Read more about Lolo Jones and Lesley Ann Brandt

Sometimes a glittering career hides many of the most tragic stories. Lolo has achieved her present post after a lot of struggle and patience. Born to a single mother within a household of five children, Jones had a difficult and impoverished childhood. Her mother lived on the street and was even living in the cellar of a local church in the past. Jones was required to go to a new high school each year due to her nomadic upbringing. Jones was forced to move away from mother in Theodore Roosevelt School in order to pursue her interest in track. She stayed in four homes during her time in high school so that she could complete her studies in the same place. Jones also performed as a cellist for the school orchestra. While at school, she was awarded the Gatorade Athlete of the Year Award in Iowa Track And Field. Jones was one of the college's top hurdlers when she entered. She was the winner of the 100-meter hurdles at the 2002 NCAA Track & Field Championship. She also was part of the team that won the 100-meter relay. Jones has won hurdles in the indoor section at NCAA Championships both in 2003 and 2004. Jones started her career in 2005 after she completed her education. She started training for a successful track career. In 2005, she was first in the Torino Memorial race, in 2006 she took the Heusden and Ostrava athletes.

Brandt was born in Auckland New Zealand after moving from Cape Town South Africa in late the adolescent years. Brandt was identified by local casting agencies, took the lead role of Naevia in the Starz blockbusters Spartacus Blood and Sand and Spartacus Gods of the Arena. She was one of the breakout stars for this show, working with Steven S. D Knight and Sam Raimi. Mazikeen was a popular fan favorite Vertigo/DC character from comic books and Vertigo/DC series Lucifer was her character on the cult Netflix show. Forbes has ranked Lucifer the top-rated show in 2021. Brandt will be next in a six-episode Walking Dead limited spin-off starring Andrew Lincoln and Danai Giurira that will premiere in 2024. She also stars alongside Jason Ritter Anthony Carrigan Chris Meloni and Chris Meloni as Captain Fall in an adult animated film to be released by Netflix the 20th of July in 2023. Lesley Ann Brandt, born on December 2, 1981, from Cape Town South Africa. She's a very talented New Zealand actor. Lesley Brandt moved with her whole family from New Zealand to Auckland in the year 1999. After a few years of working in the retail sector, she was promoted to the position of IT manager consultant. After a few modelling projects, Lesley appeared in many commercials. Her graduation was with a degree in acting in the year 2008. In 2009 she began studying in Meisner methods of study. Her first major acting job was in the TV drama series Diplomatic Immunity in New Zealand. Lesley Brandt is a supporting guest on New Zealand television drama Shortland Street. She then appeared in This Is Not My Life. The show is based on the actual tale of Waimoana. Lesley Brandt played Naevia in the TV series Spartacus: Blood and Sand. Later, she played the role in Spartacus: Gods of the Arena.