We had the good fortune of connecting with Lunden De’Leon and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Lunden, what led you to pursuing a creative path professionally?
I grew up in a small tobacco town in South Carolina. My dad was the lead singer in a gospel band. I knew I wanted to be in the entertainment industry the first time I saw him on stage. After graduating high school, I left South Carolina for Los Angeles. Times were tough and I was homeless for a while but I kept going. I soon found a roommate who worked as an actress/model. As luck would have it, she went on a tv audition and asked me to come with her. The role was for a young South African woman trying to make it in the United States. I auditioned for it, booked it and soon signed with an agent. That role opened doors to other opportunities and I went on to star in over 50 movies and television shows.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
I grew up in a small tobacco town in South Carolina. My dad was the lead singer in a gospel band. I knew I wanted to be in the entertainment industry the first time I saw him on stage. I was mesmerized! After graduating high school, I left South Carolina for Los Angeles. Times were tough and I was homeless for a little while but I kept going. I soon found a roommate who worked as an actress/model. As luck would have it, she went on an audition for a tv show and asked me to come with her to audition for the role of a South African woman trying to make it in the United States. I auditioned for the role, booked it and soon signed with an agent. That role opened doors to other opportunities and now I have starred in over 50 movies and television shows.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
I would take my friend to a place called Broadway at the Beach down in Myrtle Beach, SC. We’d enjoy a fun boat ride, catch a movie and eat a delicious meal at one of the best restaurants in the city.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
Shoutout to everyone who believed in me on this journey

Website: https://Actresslunden.com

Instagram: @lundendeleon

Facebook: @cynthiafurnace-lundendeleon

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