Balancing her diverse roles, from the intricate characters in Bad Monkey, Florida Man to the soulful narrative of A Jazzman’s Blues, and recently as Vanessa McBride in CBS Studio’s Beyond the Gates, Hollywood actress Lauren Buglioli has mastered the art of immersing herself in different lives while never losing sight of her own. Lauren’s story is one of defiant hope, a reminder that the path to success is often paved with personal trials that shape us into the people we are meant to be.

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