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Lioness Star's Hidden Hollywood Past Revealed
26 Aug
Summary
- Laysla De Oliveira balances CIA missions with personal life.
- She previously played Glow in Marvel's 'The Gifted'.
- De Oliveira starred in the indie film 'Code 8' as Maddy.
Laysla De Oliveira, the actress portraying CIA agent Cruz Manuelos in Paramount+'s 'Lioness', has a decade-long acting career with notable roles beyond the popular series. Since joining the Lioness Engagement Team, De Oliveira has adeptly balanced intense missions with her character's intricate personal life.
Her previous work includes a guest spot on 'Covert Affairs' and a significant role as the super-powered mutant Glow in the second season of Fox's Marvel series 'The Gifted'. She reprised the role of Glow multiple times in subsequent years.
Further showcasing her range, De Oliveira starred as Maddy in the 2019 independent film 'Code 8', a performance that garnered critical praise. She also appeared in Netflix's 'In the Tall Grass' and the psychological drama 'Guest of Honour' in the same year, with the latter performance being hailed as a breakout by Streets of Toronto.
