About Lauren
Lauren Chavez-Myers is a born-and-bred Burqueña, which means she savors watermelon mountains, endless blue skies, has an incredibly high tolerance for spicy food, and is proud of her Spanish heritage. She also began performing at an early age, landing her first film role in Terence Hill’s spaghetti western The Troublemakers when she was only eight years old, followed by her television debut on The Lazarus Man just a few months later. Around this same time, Chavez-Myers discovered her love of the stage, and continued to pursue both mediums throughout her childhood.
After receiving her BFA in Theatre Performance from Chapman University in Orange, California, Chavez-Myers moved back to New Mexico for a few years. She immediately immersed herself in both the independent and professional film world, acting in numerous indie shorts and features, and soon booked many recurring and co-starring roles in television, webisodes, and features. She is best known as the WAC Jeannie in WGN's atomic hit Manhattan, playing opposite Michael Chernus (Orange Is The New Black), as well as the ever-so-slightly insane girlfriend Fiona on the hit web series Enter the Dojo.
It didn't take long for Chavez-Myers to find her passion for producing and directing. She is the co-creator, producer, and star of the feature-length film Dead Billy--a passion project now available on VOD! She produced and directed the award-winning short "Imagining Vera" with co-producer/writer Elizabeth Dwyer. It swept the 2014 Albuquerque 48 Hour Film Project, taking home "Best Film," "Best Director," "Best Male Actor - Frank Taylor Green," "Best Sound Design - Cody Conner," and "Best Use of Prop." Other award-winning directing work includes "Frankie & Jude: Star Wars - ANOTHER Star Wars Story" and "Frankie & Jude: Star Wars - Situation Normal" by writer, co-producer, and all around fantastic human Amy Baklini. For more information on Chavez-Myers' work as a director, writer, and producer, please visit her production company Room of Req Productions. She currently has several projects in development.
In 2010, Chavez-Myers had the life-changing experience of teaming up with Artistic Director Amelia Ampuero when Ms. Ampuero founded Duke City Repertory Theatre. Chavez-Myers was a member of their Resident Acting Company and the Director of Media & Marketing with the award-winning DCRT for 5 years (“Best Theatre Troupe” since 2011; Albuquerque The Magazine). She is positively in love with this small-but-mighty group, their mission to serve the audience, and the incredible work they are doing to change the cultural landscape of Albuquerque, New Mexico, and the Southwest--so she encourages you to visit their website and see one of their productions in order to find out why DCRT is just so darn extraordinary (hint: there's LOTS of reasons!).
Chavez-Myers lives in Los Angeles with her filmmaker husband/partner in crime Rick Galli (whose work you should visit at Plasma Pictures) and their rambunctious pup Marty McFly. She is an avid runner and yogi, a lover of ferrets, cookies, and Art History, and is an unabashed Harry Potter nerd.
"And now, Harry, let us step out into the night and pursue that flighty temptress, adventure."
After receiving her BFA in Theatre Performance from Chapman University in Orange, California, Chavez-Myers moved back to New Mexico for a few years. She immediately immersed herself in both the independent and professional film world, acting in numerous indie shorts and features, and soon booked many recurring and co-starring roles in television, webisodes, and features. She is best known as the WAC Jeannie in WGN's atomic hit Manhattan, playing opposite Michael Chernus (Orange Is The New Black), as well as the ever-so-slightly insane girlfriend Fiona on the hit web series Enter the Dojo.
It didn't take long for Chavez-Myers to find her passion for producing and directing. She is the co-creator, producer, and star of the feature-length film Dead Billy--a passion project now available on VOD! She produced and directed the award-winning short "Imagining Vera" with co-producer/writer Elizabeth Dwyer. It swept the 2014 Albuquerque 48 Hour Film Project, taking home "Best Film," "Best Director," "Best Male Actor - Frank Taylor Green," "Best Sound Design - Cody Conner," and "Best Use of Prop." Other award-winning directing work includes "Frankie & Jude: Star Wars - ANOTHER Star Wars Story" and "Frankie & Jude: Star Wars - Situation Normal" by writer, co-producer, and all around fantastic human Amy Baklini. For more information on Chavez-Myers' work as a director, writer, and producer, please visit her production company Room of Req Productions. She currently has several projects in development.
In 2010, Chavez-Myers had the life-changing experience of teaming up with Artistic Director Amelia Ampuero when Ms. Ampuero founded Duke City Repertory Theatre. Chavez-Myers was a member of their Resident Acting Company and the Director of Media & Marketing with the award-winning DCRT for 5 years (“Best Theatre Troupe” since 2011; Albuquerque The Magazine). She is positively in love with this small-but-mighty group, their mission to serve the audience, and the incredible work they are doing to change the cultural landscape of Albuquerque, New Mexico, and the Southwest--so she encourages you to visit their website and see one of their productions in order to find out why DCRT is just so darn extraordinary (hint: there's LOTS of reasons!).
Chavez-Myers lives in Los Angeles with her filmmaker husband/partner in crime Rick Galli (whose work you should visit at Plasma Pictures) and their rambunctious pup Marty McFly. She is an avid runner and yogi, a lover of ferrets, cookies, and Art History, and is an unabashed Harry Potter nerd.
"And now, Harry, let us step out into the night and pursue that flighty temptress, adventure."
Reviews"Lauren! You are so good in THE SPACE BETWEEN US...Often heard in the edit room: 'Cut to Lauren, she's always worth it.""
-Peter Chelsom tweet, Director of The Space Between Us "Lauren Myers and John Hardy play off each other so well as Calliope and Billy that it is easy to accept and grasp the intricacies of their dysfunctional relationship while truly feeling appalled by their actions..." -Film Fervor review of Dead Billy "With one of the most potently fascinating performances on TV this week, Lauren Myers is showcasing to the world her undeniable acting finesse. From having to deal with the uncertainty of having children with her new husband to uncovering a spy in her midst which puts her life at risk, Lauren navigates every nuance of her character Jeannie with riveting ease in Season 2 of “Manhattan”. -Haren Yong, Actress & Life Obsession "(Myers) gives a wonderful portrayal of a woman on the brink, and it's one of the best performances I've seen this year." -Dean Yannias, Talkin' Broadway (Gaslight) "My focus was on Lauren Myers who I felt was the standout on the acting front. Laura was a completely believable character, cute and funny, and just fun to watch." -Ryan's Reviews (Missing You) "Lauren Myers captures the capricious 'whatever' attitude of their pot-smoking daughter Jean..." -Talkin' Broadway (August: Osage County) "Lauren Myers blasts each scene with a palpable energy that both demonstrates and explains exactly who party girl Holly is..." -Talkin' Broadway (Trust) "Lauren Myers cross-dresses her way into the part of the evil Jafar, playing the scheming would-be ruler with an enjoyably arch sense of comic villainly." -The Bohemian (Aladdin, Jr.) |
AwardsBest Actor - The New Normal
Home Alone Film Challenge Best Director - Frankie & Jude: ANOTHER Star Wars story NMWIF Fiesta Best Narrative - Frankie & Jude: ANOTHER Star Wars story NMWIF Fiesta Best Actress - Welcomematt NYC Indie Film Awards Best Drama - Dead Billy New Mexico Filmmakers Showcase Best Film, Best Director, Best Male Actor, Best Sound Design, Best Use of Prop - Imagining Vera 2014 Albuquerque 48 Hour Film Project Top 5 "Best Local Actor" Albuquerque the Magazine, 2014, 2015, 2016 Best Female Actor - Retina 2012 Albuquerque 48 Hour Film Project Best Acting Ensemble - Halfway House 2013 Albuquerque 48 Hour Horror Film Project Best Acting Ensemble - Retina 2012 Albuquerque 48 Hour Film Project Best Choreography - The Neighborhood: Part Three 2013 Albuquerque 48 Hour Film Project Grand Jury Winner - Click. Flash. National Film Challenge Best Acting Ensemble - Mindless 2011 Albuquerque 48 Hour Film Project Best Femme Fatal - Return to Marshall's Bayou Siren Audio Studios Outstanding Performance in Theatre - Our Country's Good Chapman University Irene Ryan Nomination - Our Country's Good Chapman University Ron Thronson Award for Outstanding Student-Directed One-Act PLay - LIfe Under Water Chapman University Renaissance Award St. Pius X High School |