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Lunden De’Leon has built a solid career in the music industry. After spending a number of years as a successful
model, she seamlessly transitioned
into the world of acting, and hasn’t
looked back since. De’Leon has boasted starring roles in a number of television and film productions, and her
reign in entertainment continues with
her latest television role. She will star
in the new Bravo TV series, True Fiction, which will hit the tube later this
year. We caught up with Lunden to
discuss the new show, as well as the
many other projects she has going on
right now.
UG Digital Mag: This is amazing, and I know we’ve been working to connect for quite some time. It’s great to connect and be
able to talk about your different projects. Thank you for taking
the time out, especially, on a Sunday.
Lunden De’Leon: Thank you so much for the opportunity.
UG Digital Mag: The first thing I want to get into is True Fiction.
It seems really awesome.
Lunden De’Leon: It’s actually a pilot that we filmed in Atlanta
for Bravo TV. I play the role of Mutoni. She’s a lady from west
Africa. Her family was killed in front of her, so she came to the
states. Have you seen any shows on Bravo?
UG Digital Mag: I’ve seen a few, but not many though.
Lunden De’Leon: There’s a show called Girlfriend’s Guide to Divorce. It’s doing extremely well, and these are the same writers
from that show. It has been picked up, and will air in the Fall.
UG Digital Mag: For the role you’re playing, how do you go in
and prepare for that type of role?
Lunden De’Leon: Just drawing from personal experience and
training. I read up on the women there and the things they go
through, and just become that person. You have to let yourself
go and become that character.
UG Digital Mag: Was there any difficulty considering the nature
of the role, in terms of digging into it?
Lunden De’Leon: Absolutely not. I’m from the deep south, so
growing up, I went through so much. I didn’t experience those
things in particular as far as my family, but growing up in poverty
and being surrounded by crime, my personal experiences allowed me to get into it.
UG Digital Mag: You’re among some really awesome cast members. What was the experience working with the crew?
Lunden De’Leon: They were phenomenal. You would think with
their background, they would be stand-offish, but they were
quite the opposite. Some directors want things their way, but this
director allowed me to develop my character and bring as much
to the table as possible.
UG Digital Mag: One of the things I’m excited about with your
feature is the fact that people are beginning to recognize your
many talents. Everyone’s hasn’t been fully aware of the things
you done over the years. You’ve acted among so many brilliant
people. You did the movie, “Somebody’s Child” with Lynn Whitfield, and you did “We’re the Millers” with Jennifer Aniston. I love
these movies, and so many things you been in, and this is giving
an opportunity for people to see your depth.
Lunden De’Leon: Thank you so much. I’ve been working at it for
a long time. I left the Carolinas at a young age, going to L.A., and
funny enough, I get more work in the southeast. There’s so much
going on in Atlanta, and I’m just so blessed to be here to have
the opportunities I have.
UG Digital Mag: Atlanta has always been booming, but there’s
so many things current-day that people can take advantage of. I