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An impressive career can conceal some of the darkest stories beneath. Lolo got her current position after much struggle and patience. Jones was the sole child of a large family with five children as well as grew up in a slum. She grew up with her mother in the basement of a local church. This nomadic life forced Jones to move to a new school every year, until she began high school. Jones had an interest in the track events that took place at Theodore Roosevelt high school, was able to live away from her mom to follow her passion. She lived with four different families during her time in high school to study together in a single location. Jones won her the Gatorade Iowa Track and Field Athlete of the Year award while at school. She was a part of the school orchestra as cellist. Since her college days, Jones proved to be one of the most skilled hurdlers. At the 2002 NCAA Track & Field Championships, Jones won the 100-meters hurdles. Also, she was among athletes on the runner-up team in the relay race of 100 meters. Jones won the NCAA Indoor Hurdles tournament in the years 2003 and 2004. Professional Career Following her graduation in 2005, Jones started to train hard in pursuit of a track career. The following year she also won at the Torino Memorial event, and in the year 2206 she took home the Ostrava track race as along with the Heusden track event.

Brandt was born within Cape Town South Africa with her parents and siblings and immigrated to Auckland New Zealand when she was in her teens. The local casting directors discovered her. Brandt assumed the character of Naevia as Naevia in Starz hit series Spartacus: Blood and Sand and Spartacus: Gods of the Arena. In collaboration with the producers Steven S. D Knight and Sam Raimi she captivated audiences through her performances and was one of the show's breakout performers. The actress starred on the smash Netflix show Lucifer that ran for a six season run. Her character was the beloved comic book character from DC/Vertigo Mazikeen. Lucifer went on the break binge records and was named one of the most watched shows in the year 2021 according to Forbes. Brandt is set to appear in the role of Andrew Lincoln and Danai Gurira in the 6 episode limited Walking Dead spin-off which airs in 2024. Other Netflix projects include the animated adult show Captain Fall starring Jason Ritter and Anthony Carrigan. Chris Meloni. This will be aired in the month of July in 2023. Lesley Ann Brandt was a South African-born native of the country born on 2nd December 1981. She is an New Zealand actress with a large amount of talent. Lesley Brandt, along with her entire family moved in Auckland New Zealand back in 1999. In Auckland she started her career in retail and later become a manager of IT consultant. Following a couple of modeling projects, Lesley appeared in countless commercials. She earned her degree with a specialization of acting in 2008. She graduated in 2009. continued her training using the Meisner method of learning. The first time she had a major performance was as an actor in New Zealand's TV show Diplomatic Immunity. Lesley Brandt appeared in the New Zealand drama Shortland Street, as a visitor supporting role. In addition, she was a part of This Is Not My Life, which was based on the fictional city of Waimoana. Lesley Brandt played Naevia in the TV show Spartacus: Blood and Sand. The character was later reprised as the character in the Spartacus: Gods of the Arena.