Lesley-Ann Brandt

Born and raised in Cape Town, South Africa, Lesley-Ann Brandt is fast becoming one of the hottest South African exports via New Zealand. Starting her career as a model, she soon drew the attention of local casting directors who encouraged her to pursue the craft of acting. In 2008, after working with various NZ and international acting coaches, Lesley-Ann landed her first lead role in the hit comedy series 'Diplomatic Immunity', starring opposite Craig Parker (of Spartacus, Lord of the Rings and Underworld: Rise of the Lycans), quickly moving her into the hearts of the nation. Brandt is now commanding the world take notice with her role as "Naevia" in the breakout Starz hit, Spartacus: Blood and Sand (2010). Working with Producers Sam Raimi (Writer Spiderman 3 2007 feature), Rob Tapert (producer of The Grudge, 30 Days of Night and Xena series) and actors John Hannah (of The Mummy and Four Weddings and a Funeral), Peter Mensah (of 300 and Avatar), Lucy Lawless (of Xena, Bedtime Stories with Adam Sandler), Lesley-Ann captivated audiences with her performance, and has become one of the shows break out stars. Brandt continued to worked on back to back projects, two of which airs on US television. A guest role on "This is not My Life" (2010), which has been picked up by Lionsgate, a guest role on ABC's "Legend of the Seeker" (2010) and her film debut in the feature "Hopes and Dreams" (2010). In as little as two years, Lesley-Ann has sky rocketed onto international television as Spartacus launches in Europe in May 2010.