Lana Young

Lana Young

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Lana comes from the beautiful island of Bermuda where her love for acting began. As a little girl sitting in the movie theater watching ORCA, she thought, I want to be up on that screen. But making a living as an actor in a small Island like Bermuda is not an option. So, she got caught up in the corporate world and found herself navigating the challenges of being a 20 something woman working on a trading desk at an investment company full of men. She sought out sanity and solace in the local theatre world and her love for acting bloomed. At 28 the universe intervened and decided it was time to change course and she found herself in Boston. There she was cast in her first film, a one woman show and an adaptation of Checkov's "The Lady With The Pet Dog" at the Leland Center all while still working in the corporate world. But these life changing acting opportunities set her on the path of acting as a career. After a life changing event, she decided that she had the gift of a fresh, new start and decided that this was the time to pursue acting for real. At 33 she moved to London where she received her Masters in Acting at the Arts Educational School of London. Some of her performances while there include Phyllis in Bernard Shaw's "The Philanderer", Lady 'you know who' in that Scottish Play by Shakespeare, Lona Hessel in an adaptation of Iben's "Pillars of The Community" and "The Graduate" at The New Vic Theatre with Charity Wakefield. She then moved to Los Angeles where she fell into the arms of the Classical Theatre Lab and spread her wings. It was a difficult time in her fledgling career. It was early 2000s and casting wasn't very representative of what the world actually looked like and as a mixed race actress in her 30s, auditions were very few and far between. In her 5 years there, she managed to book her first TV gig on Zoey 101, her first National commercial (Cricket Wireless with Jessica Sanchez) and an exciting supporting role in the independent film "Beginners" with Christopher Plummer and Ewan McGregor. But it wasn't enough to keep her fire alive and it was time to take a break and regroup. She moved to Charlottesville VA and opened an acting school for kids and adults called the Hollywood Theatre Lab (teaching life skills through acting). It was an exciting time. Charlottesville welcomed her with open arms and the school grew rapidly with so much support. She was able to keep the machine well oiled by working on indie films shot there.

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Lana Young

参加作品

ジャズマンズ・ブルース
Ethel
A tale of forbidden love and family drama unravels 40 years of secrets and lies against a soundtrack of juke joint blues in the Deep South.
Turducken
Karen Miller
When a passionless family man eats turducken for the first time, he becomes dangerously obsessed with putting objects into progressively larger objects.
コスメティック・ウォー わたしたちがbossよ!
Shay Whittmore
長年の親友同士で化粧品会社を共同経営しているミアとメル。だが、大手コスメ企業に買収されることになり、2人の友情もビジネスも大ピンチを迎えてしまう。
ウェアド・ユー・ゴー、バーナデット
Elaine
When architect-turned-recluse Bernadette Fox goes missing prior to a family trip to Antarctica, her 15-year-old daughter Bee goes on a quest with Bernadette's husband to find her.
The Bobby Debarge Story
Iris Gordy
The tumultuous life of Bobby DeBarge, the former lead singer of 70's R&B/Funk Band Switch, and the eldest sibling of the world-famous pop group DeBarge. Despite his success in music, the iconic falsetto found his life in peril as he struggled with fame and fortune while coping with the memories of his dysfunctional childhood.
Bentley's Will
Bentley
A mother and son are forced to confront a strained relationship and begin the slow journey of healing while searching for their missing dog.
Three's Complicated
Vivian
A 42-year-old divorcee has a whirlwind weekend fling with a man 10 years her junior. Things return to normal until she suspects she might be pregnant and discovers that her weekend lover may be her daughter's new boyfriend.
Monsters and Men
Sandra
After capturing an illegal act of police violence on his cellphone, a Brooklyn street hustler sets off a series of events that alter the lives of a local police officer and a star high-school athlete.
ガール・オン・ザ・トレイン
Doctor
職を失ったレイチェル・ワトソンはあてもなく電車に乗り続ける日々を送っていた。レイチェルは電車の窓から別れた元夫、トムの新しい生活や近所のヒップウェル夫妻の暮らしぶりをのぞき見ていた。レイチェルにとって、ヒップウェル夫妻は理想の夫婦に見えた。 トムと結婚生活を営んでいた頃、なかなか妊娠できないことへの焦りから、レイチェルは酒浸りになってしまった。過度のアルコールを摂取し続けた結果、レイチェルは自覚のないままに暴れるようになってしまった。さらに酷いことに、レイチェルはトムの上司の家で大暴れしてしまい、トムが解雇されるに至った。 ある日、電車から覗き見を続けるレイチェルは、メガンの不倫現場を目撃した。「ヒップウェル夫妻は完璧な結婚生活を営んでいる」という幻想を打ち砕かれたレイチェルは、メガンに対して並々ならぬ怒りを感じた。酒を浴びるように飲んだ後、レイチェルはメガンを叱責しに向かったが、途中で意識を失ってしまった。数時間後に意識を取り戻したとき、レイチェルは自宅にいた。しかも、身に覚えのない傷を負っていた。そんなレイチェルの元に、ライリー刑事が訪ねてきた。メガンが失踪したのだという。刑事は近所での聞き込み調査から、レイチェルが事件に関与していると疑っていた。一方、レイチェルは電車に乗っていたスーツ姿の男が犯人なのではないかと思い始める。実際、意識を失っている間に彼を見たような記憶が残っていたのだが、レイチェルは全てを思い出すことが出来なかった。
サウスポー
Gloria
怒りを力に変える過激な戦闘スタイルのボクサー、ビリー・ホープは、試合にまつわるいざこざが原因で妻を亡くす。生きる気力をなくした彼は世界チャンピオンの座から転落し、まな娘とも離れ離れになってしまう。全てをなくしたビリーはアマチュアボクサーのトレーナーを務めるティックの協力を得て、栄光と娘の信頼を取り返すため再起を図る。
Plan 9
Edith
Plan 9 is the story of Nilbog, a small town with a big story. The beginning of an invasion! However, instead of lasers, space ships, and epic force, these aliens have a different plan for the inhabitants of Earth. To resurrect their dead as their own army set with but one goal… To wipe out all mankind! Only the townsfolk on this Halloween night stand in the way of total domination. From the police department, to those trapped in a convenient store, and even those trying to stay alive in the streets, this night will decide the fates of all who walk the planet and thought they were the top of the food chain.
人生はビギナーズ
ICU Nurse #2
息子のオリヴァーに、ゲイであることをカミングアウトしたハル。妻に先立たれ、自身もガンを宣告されるが、父は75歳にして新たな人生をスタートさせる。一方、オリヴァーは38歳になっても、内気な性格からなかなか恋をすることができない。しかし父が亡くなった後に仲間から呼び出されたパーティーで、運命の女性アナと出会い……。<同性愛をカミングアウトした父親と初めて恋をした38歳の息子の姿を通して、人はいつでも新たなスタートが切れることを感動的にうたい上げる人生賛歌。マイク・ミルズ監督が、自身と父との体験を基に脚本を書き上げ映画化。ユアン・マクレガーとクリストファー・プラマーが父子を演じ、メラニー・ロランが共演する。殻を破ることで幸せをつかむ登場人物たちを生き生きと好演し、観る者の共感を呼ぶ。>
Killer Flood: The Day the Dam Broke
Jeanine Mackey
When the dam in the town of Rutland starts to show signs of wear. David Powell, the architect who originally worked on the dam but was removed and who left town after he was black balled by Walker, the man who only cares about making a profit; returns. He insists that the dam be drained and inspected but Walker claims it would take too long and would be too costly. David goes to the dam and notices a few anomalies. He then tries to warn the deputy mayor who happens to be his estranged wife but out of anger she refuses to listen. Also David tries to reconnect with his son who resents his desertion.