The Young and the Restless’ Laur Allen (Juliet) swept into Genoa City as Juliet, broke up a marriage, and then died, all in quick succession. Her character’s stay was brief, but the actress is memorable. Get to know more about her.
Get to know this fresh face with these nine fab facts.
1. A Multi-Cultural Woman
Allen’s has a unique heritage. She’s part Chinese, British, and Hungarian. This not only provides her with a broad view of different cultures, but gives her an entirely unique look!
2. The Acting Bug Caught Her Young!
It was while performing in the play “Through the Looking-Glass” that Allen began to realize her fate. There was no going back after feeling the excitement of entertaining a crowd.
3. A Little White Lie Changed Her Life!
Getting into show biz is hard, especially for a young actress. To help things along, Allen fibbed about her age to study with an acting studio.
4. Sorority Sister!
Allen was a sorority girl during her time at Vanderbilt University. She graduated Phi Beta Kappa and Magna Cum Laude with a double major.
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5. Pageant Queen!
After college, the actress donned glittery gowns and became a beauty queen. Not only did Allen win the title of Miss Los Angeles Chinatown, but she went on to win the title of Miss Friendship in the Miss Chinese International Pageant in Hong Kong!
6. Geeking Out!
Getting in good with the nerds is a great way to claim some fame, and Allen’s got that down pat. Her role as Alina in the short film Black Tiger: Hunter Haunted brought her some popularity with the Comic-Con crowd!
7. Her Other Name…
If you’re looking for some of her old work you may not find it under Laur Allen. Try searching Lauren Weinberger to see her old roles and check out her time on Stevie TV!
8. Upcoming Gigs!
The next few years are going to be busy. Outside of her recurring role as Juliet, she has two other projects in the works! She’ll have a role on the TV show Moto Nostra: GR224 and in the movie A Family’s Fury!
9. Moving Into Production!
Allen’s work in the entertainment world is also moving behind the camera. She’s wrapping up her work as an associate producer in the thriller Odious!
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