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There are times when a career that is glittering hides some of the most heartbreaking stories. Lolo is in her current post after a lot of struggle and perseverance. Jones was born to a single mother and had five children living in poverty and hardship in her early years, went through an incredibly difficult childhood. She was constantly moving around and even lived in a basement church for a short length of time. This nomadic life forced Jones to change schools and attend a new school every year, until she began high school. Jones loved to participate in the track events at Theodore Roosevelt high school, had to leave her mom in order to follow her interest. Jones was a resident of four places during her high school time to pursue her education at one site. Jones was a member of The Iowa School Orchestra and the Gatorade Track and Field Award. She also won this award in school. As she began college, Jones proved to be one of the greatest hurdlers. At the 2002 NCAA Track & Field Championship in the hurdles 100 meters. In addition, she was in the team that placed second in the 100-meter Relay event. Jones won the NCAA Indoor Hurdles competition in the years 2003 as well as 2004. Jones began her track career after she completed her college studies. The same year, she took home in the Torino Memorial event, and two years later, she won the Ostrava track event, as well as the Heusden track event.

Raised from Cape Town South Africa Brandt was able to move with her family Auckland New Zealand in her teenage years. She was discovered by local casting directors. Brandt played the part as Naevia in the Starz hits Spartacus: Blood and Sand as well as Spartacus: Gods of the Arena. She was among the most prominent actors in the show, collaborating with Steven S. D Knight and Sam Raimi. Mazikeen was a well-loved comic book character on Vertigo/DC, and she appeared on the Netflix show that was a huge success Lucifer for a period of six years. Forbes declared Lucifer the show that was most watched in 2021. 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. Brandt will also be starring alongside Jason Ritter Anthony Carrigan and Chris Meloni in the adult animated comedy Captain Fall which airs July 2023 on Netflix. Lesley-Ann Brandt is a South African actress who was born at Cape Town 2nd December 1981. She is an New Zealand actress with a great talent. Lesley Brandt and her family relocated to Auckland in New Zealand in 1999. In Auckland she was employed in retail and later was promoted to the position of IT management consultant. Lesley is a part of numerous commercials following a couple of modeling projects. In 2008, she graduated from her acting major and further trained in Meisner methods of studying. The first time she was a prominent actor, her job was in the TV drama series Diplomatic Immunity in New Zealand. Lesley Brandt made a guest appearance on New Zealand's TV drama Shortland Street with the character of second actor. She also appeared on a sci-fi drama arrangement This Is Not My Life inspired by the anecdotal Waimoana city of Waimoana. Lesley Brandt starred in the show Spartacus: Blood and Sand as Naevia the hostage. She later appeared in the Spartacus: Gods of the Arena miniseries.