Lauren LaVera Biography: Husband, Age, Net Worth, Career, Movies, Awards

Lauren LaVera is an American actress, stunt performer, martial artist, and writer who has become increasingly known for her leading role as Sienna Shaw in the horror franchise Terrifier.

Her performance in Terrifier 2 (2022) brought her into greater prominence, and she has since reprised the role in Terrifier 3 (2024).

She combines physical skill (including martial arts and stunt work) with solid acting in genre films, especially horror, which has earned her recognition among fans and critics alike.

Profile

• Full name: Lauren LaVera
• Date of birth: June 14, 1994
• Age: 31 years old
• Gender: Female
• Place of birth: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
• Nationality: American
• Profession: Actress, stunt performer, martial artist, writer
• Parents: N/A
• Siblings: N/A
• Spouse: Married (2014)
• Children: N/A
• Relationship status: Married
• Net worth: $2 million

Early Life and Education

Lauren LaVera (31 years old) was born on June 14, 1994, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She spent part of her early education at Temple University, where she originally intended to study law (for a Juris Doctor degree), but later switched to English with a minor in Italian.

Before committing to acting, she worked as an optician. Her decision to pursue acting full-time came after the death of her grandmother, who had aspirations in dance and acting herself.

Personal Life

Lauren LaVera married in 2014; she met her husband while travelling in Europe. She has spoken about buying her first home in 2021.

She has trained in multiple martial arts disciplines from a young age (Taekwon-Do, Kun Khmer, Wushu, etc.) and also practices dance (ballet, ballroom) alongside stunt-work and performance training.

Career

Lauren’s early work in acting began with stunt doubling: one of her first experiences was serving as a body double for Anya Taylor-Joy (and other actors) in Split (2016). She then appeared in smaller roles and television appearances including Netflix’s Iron Fist (2017), MacGyver, Dispatches from Elsewhere, and the TV film A Taste of Christmas.

Her breakthrough came with Terrifier 2 (2022), where she played the lead role of Sienna Shaw. The performance earned her acclaim within horror-movie circles. She reprised that role in Terrifier 3 (2024), and is set to appear as Sienna Shaw again in Terrifier 4.

Other film roles include Wetlands (2017), Clinton Road (2019), Not for Nothing (2022), The Well (2024), and The Life of Chuck (2024). On television she has had guest parts in shows such as Law & Order: Organized Crime.

Awards

• Fangoria Chainsaw Award — The Editor’s Eyeball Award for Terrifier 2 – won

Net Worth

Lauren LaVera’s net worth is estimated at approximately $2 million, accrued from acting, stunt performance, writing among others.

Social Media

• Instagram: @laurenlavera

Filmography

• Wetlands (2017)
• Clinton Road (2019)
• Terrifier 2 (2022)
• Not for Nothing (2022)
• The Well (2024)
• Terrifier 3 (2024)
• The Life of Chuck (2024)

Television roles:

• Iron Fist (2017)
• A Taste of Christmas (TV film)
• Dispatches from Elsewhere
• MacGyver
• Law & Order: Organized Crime