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==Career==
==Career==
London began her career making appearances in music videos by artists such as [[Tyrese]], [[Ludacris]], [[Pharrell Williams|Pharrell]], and [[Snoop Dogg]].<ref name="LLIMDBBio">{{cite news|url=http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1988575/bio|title=Lauren London - Biography|accessdate=2009-03-28|work=[[Internet Movie Database]]}}</ref> Her breakout year came in 2006, where she made her television debut in the "[[Everybody Hates Chris (Season 1)|Everybody Hates Funerals]]" episode of the sitcom ''[[Everybody Hates Chris]]''.<ref name="LLIMDBBio" /> That same year, London landed her first film role as well, playing hip hop artist [[T.I.]]'s romantic lead in the film ''[[ATL (film)|ATL]]''. For her work, London was nominated for Best Supporting Actress at the year's Black Movie Awards.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.imdb.com/Sections/Awards/Black_Movie_Awards/2006|title=IMDb: Black Movie Awards: 2006|accessdate=2009-03-28|work=Internet Movie Database}}</ref> In 2007, London landed a role on the [[HBO]] comedy series ''[[Entourage (TV series)|Entourage]]'', playing the character Turtle's ([[Jerry Ferrara]]) love interest.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.blackfilm.com/20060915/features/laurenlondonnews.shtml|title=September 2006 : blackfilm : LAUREN LONDON news|accessdate=2009-03-28|work=BlackFilm.com}}</ref> Later, based on her performance in ''ATL'', London was given her role in 2007's ''[[This Christmas (film)|This Christmas]]'' without having to audition.<ref name="LLIMDBBio" /> London, along with [[Pop music|pop]]/[[Contemporary R&B|R&B]] singers [[Cassie (singer)|Cassie]] and [[Asia Nitollano]], became one of the spokesmodels for the [[Sean John]] women's collection in 2007 as well.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://concreteloop.com/2007/08/lauren-london-cassie-for-sean-john|title=>> LAUREN LONDON & CASSIE FOR SEAN JOHN // 'CONCRETELOOP.COM' - QUALITY NOT QUANTITY|accessdate=2009-03-28|work=ConcreteLoop.com}}</ref> In 2008, London landed the role of the character Christina in the first season of the show ''[[90210 (TV series)|90210]]''.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://theybf.com/index.php/2008/10/31/ybf-exclusive-lauren-london-heads-to-90210|title=YBF Exclusive: Lauren London Heads To "90210"|accessdate=2009-03-28|work=The Young, Black, and Fabulous}}</ref> Originally thought to be a possible romantic interest of [[Tristan Wilds]]' character [[Characters of 90210#Dixon Wilson|Dixon Wilson]].London's next film role was the character Ivy in the 2009 release ''[[Next Day Air]]''.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2009/01/24/see-next-day-air-trailer-with-donald-faison-and-lauren-lauren|title=See 'Next Day Air' Trailer With Donald Faison And Lauren London - Black Voices Blogs|accessdate=2009-03-28|work=BlackVoices.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1988575|title=Lauren London|accessdate=2009-03-28|work=Internet Movie Database}}</ref> The same year, she played the character Cammy Alcott in the [[Chris Columbus (filmmaker)|Chris Columbus]]-helmed film ''[[I Love You, Beth Cooper (film)|I Love You Beth Cooper]]''.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1032815|title=I Love You, Beth Cooper (2009)|accessdate=2009-03-28|work=Internet Movie Database}}</ref> London has appeared on the cover of such magazines as ''Jewel'' and ''[[King (magazine)|King]]'' as well. <ref>{{cite news|url=http://brownsista.com/lauren-londons-jewel-magazine-photo-shoot|title=Brown Sista >> Lauren London Jewel Magazine Photo Shoot|accessdate=2009-03-31|work=BrownSista.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://concreteloop.com/2006/04/lauren-london-covers-king-mag|title=Lauren London covers King mag|accessdate=2009-03-31|work=ConcreteLoop.com}}</ref>
London began her career making appearances in music videos by artists such as [[Tyrese]], [[Ludacris]], [[Pharrell Williams|Pharrell]], and [[Snoop Dogg]].<ref name="LLIMDBBio">{{cite news|url=http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1988575/bio|title=Lauren London - Biography|accessdate=2009-03-28|work=[[Internet Movie Database]]}}</ref> Her breakout year came in 2006, where she made her television debut in the "[[Everybody Hates Chris (Season 1)|Everybody Hates Funerals]]" episode of the sitcom ''[[Everybody Hates Chris]]''.<ref name="LLIMDBBio" /> That same year, London landed her first film role as well, playing hip hop artist [[T.I.]]'s romantic lead in the film ''[[ATL (film)|ATL]]''. For her work, London was nominated for Best Supporting Actress at the year's Black Movie Awards.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.imdb.com/Sections/Awards/Black_Movie_Awards/2006|title=IMDb: Black Movie Awards: 2006|accessdate=2009-03-28|work=Internet Movie Database}}</ref> In 2007, London landed a role on the [[HBO]] comedy series ''[[Entourage (TV series)|Entourage]]'', playing the character Turtle's ([[Jerry Ferrara]]) love interest.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.blackfilm.com/20060915/features/laurenlondonnews.shtml|title=September 2006 : blackfilm : LAUREN LONDON news|accessdate=2009-03-28|work=BlackFilm.com}}</ref> Later, based on her performance in ''ATL'', London was given her role in 2007's ''[[This Christmas (film)|This Christmas]]'' without having to audition.<ref name="LLIMDBBio" /> London, along with [[Pop music|pop]]/[[Contemporary R&B|R&B]] singers [[Cassie (singer)|Cassie]] and [[Asia Nitollano]], became one of the spokesmodels for the [[Sean John]] women's collection in 2007 as well.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://concreteloop.com/2007/08/lauren-london-cassie-for-sean-john|title=>> LAUREN LONDON & CASSIE FOR SEAN JOHN // 'CONCRETELOOP.COM' - QUALITY NOT QUANTITY|accessdate=2009-03-28|work=ConcreteLoop.com}}</ref> In 2008, London landed the role of the character Christina in the first season of the show ''[[90210 (TV series)|90210]]''.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://theybf.com/index.php/2008/10/31/ybf-exclusive-lauren-london-heads-to-90210|title=YBF Exclusive: Lauren London Heads To "90210"|accessdate=2009-03-28|work=The Young, Black, and Fabulous}}</ref> Originally thought to be a possible romantic interest of [[Tristan Wilds]]' character [[Characters of 90210#Dixon Wilson|Dixon Wilson]].London's next film role was the character Ivy in the 2009 release ''[[Next Day Air]]''.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2009/01/24/see-next-day-air-trailer-with-donald-faison-and-lauren-lauren|title=See 'Next Day Air' Trailer With Donald Faison And Lauren London - Black Voices Blogs|accessdate=2009-03-28|work=BlackVoices.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1988575|title=Lauren London|accessdate=2009-03-28|work=Internet Movie Database}}</ref> The same year, she played the character Cammy Alcott in the [[Chris Columbus (filmmaker)|Chris Columbus]]-helmed film ''[[I Love You, Beth Cooper (film)|I Love You Beth Cooper]]''.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1032815|title=I Love You, Beth Cooper (2009)|accessdate=2009-03-28|work=Internet Movie Database}}</ref> London has appeared on the cover of such magazines as ''Jewel'' and ''[[King (magazine)|King]]'' as well. <ref>{{cite news|url=http://brownsista.com/lauren-londons-jewel-magazine-photo-shoot|title=Brown Sista >> Lauren London Jewel Magazine Photo Shoot|accessdate=2009-03-31|work=BrownSista.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://concreteloop.com/2006/04/lauren-london-covers-king-mag|title=Lauren London covers King mag|accessdate=2009-03-31|work=ConcreteLoop.com}}</ref>
She is a dirty whore b/c she had a baby by Lil Wayne sloppy Ass


==Filmography==
==Filmography==

Revision as of 18:36, 17 May 2010

Lauren London
London at the BET Hip Hop Awards in Atlanta, Georgia, October 14, 2007
Born
Lauren Nicole London
Occupation(s)Actress, model
Years active2002-present

Lauren Nicole London (born December 5, 1984) is an American film and television actress, model, and occasional music video actress. Beginning her career in music videos and later transitioning into film and television, London earned recognition for her performances in the film ATL as well as the television shows 90210 and Entourage. Along with her acting career, London is also a spokesmodel for the Sean John women's collection.

Personal life

London was born in Los Angeles, California to an African American mother and a Jewish American father.[1] London's love for acting began to develop while she was still in junior high, though she was homeschooled from her sophomore to senior years in high school.[2] She gave birth to her first child, a son, on September 9, 2009; the father is rapper Lil Wayne.

Career

London began her career making appearances in music videos by artists such as Tyrese, Ludacris, Pharrell, and Snoop Dogg.[3] Her breakout year came in 2006, where she made her television debut in the "Everybody Hates Funerals" episode of the sitcom Everybody Hates Chris.[3] That same year, London landed her first film role as well, playing hip hop artist T.I.'s romantic lead in the film ATL. For her work, London was nominated for Best Supporting Actress at the year's Black Movie Awards.[4] In 2007, London landed a role on the HBO comedy series Entourage, playing the character Turtle's (Jerry Ferrara) love interest.[5] Later, based on her performance in ATL, London was given her role in 2007's This Christmas without having to audition.[3] London, along with pop/R&B singers Cassie and Asia Nitollano, became one of the spokesmodels for the Sean John women's collection in 2007 as well.[6] In 2008, London landed the role of the character Christina in the first season of the show 90210.[7] Originally thought to be a possible romantic interest of Tristan Wilds' character Dixon Wilson.London's next film role was the character Ivy in the 2009 release Next Day Air.[8][9] The same year, she played the character Cammy Alcott in the Chris Columbus-helmed film I Love You Beth Cooper.[10] London has appeared on the cover of such magazines as Jewel and King as well. [11][12] She is a dirty whore b/c she had a baby by Lil Wayne sloppy Ass

Filmography

Year Film Role
2004 Soul Plane Woman in chair (in deleted scene only; found on the DVD)
2006 ATL Erin "New New" Garnett
2007 This Christmas Melanie 'Mel' Whitfield
2009 I Love You, Beth Cooper Cameron "Cammy" Alcott
2009 Next Day Air Ivy
2009 Good Hair herself

Television appearances

In her acting career, London has performed in relatively small roles in episodes for a number of television shows. This list includes appearances in various episodes of shows, while excluding appearances as herself on talk shows, interview shows, ceremonies, and the like.

Year Film Role Notes
2006 Everybody Hates Chris Monay 1 episode
2007 Entourage Kelly 2 episodes
2008–2009 90210 Christina Whitney 3 episodes

Music videos

Year Song Artists
2002 "From tha Chuuuch to da Palace" Snoop Dogg feat. Pharrell
"Frontin" Pharrell
"Signs of Love Makin'" Tyrese
2003 "Stand Up" Ludacris feat. Shawnna
2004 "Drop It Like It's Hot" Snoop Dogg feat. Pharrell
2006 "That Girl" Pharrell feat. Charlie Wilson and Snoop Dogg
"What You Know" T.I.
2007 "Drivin' Me Wild" Common feat. Lily Allen
2008 "Miss Independent" Ne-Yo

Awards and nominations

Year Organization Award Film Result
2006 Black Movie Awards Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role ATL Nominated

References

  1. ^ Scott, Damien (2009). "Lauren London". Complex Magazine. Retrieved 2009-05-05. {{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  2. ^ "Lauren London - Interview". AALBC.com. Retrieved 2009-03-28.
  3. ^ a b c "Lauren London - Biography". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 2009-03-28.
  4. ^ "IMDb: Black Movie Awards: 2006". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 2009-03-28.
  5. ^ "September 2006 : blackfilm : LAUREN LONDON news". BlackFilm.com. Retrieved 2009-03-28.
  6. ^ ">> LAUREN LONDON & CASSIE FOR SEAN JOHN // 'CONCRETELOOP.COM' - QUALITY NOT QUANTITY". ConcreteLoop.com. Retrieved 2009-03-28.
  7. ^ "YBF Exclusive: Lauren London Heads To "90210"". The Young, Black, and Fabulous. Retrieved 2009-03-28.
  8. ^ "See 'Next Day Air' Trailer With Donald Faison And Lauren London - Black Voices Blogs". BlackVoices.com. Retrieved 2009-03-28.
  9. ^ "Lauren London". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 2009-03-28.
  10. ^ "I Love You, Beth Cooper (2009)". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 2009-03-28.
  11. ^ "Brown Sista >> Lauren London Jewel Magazine Photo Shoot". BrownSista.com. Retrieved 2009-03-31.
  12. ^ "Lauren London covers King mag". ConcreteLoop.com. Retrieved 2009-03-31.

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