Hanna Mangan Lawrence

Hanna Mangan-Lawrence, born on March 5, 1991, in London, England, is a talented actress with dual Australian and British heritage. She gained recognition in Australia for her portrayal of Holly in the acclaimed drama series *Bed of Roses*, earning nominations for both the AFI Award in 2008 and the Logie Award in 2009. Mangan-Lawrence also garnered international attention for her role as Seppia in the Starz historical series *Spartacus: Vengeance*.

Her acting journey began in 2005 with her appearances in the short films *Simulation 1201* and *Galore*, followed by a standout performance in the short film *Sexy Thing*, which showcased at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival. In 2008, she starred in the horror film *Acolytes*, directed by John Hewitt, which premiered at the Toronto Film Festival. Mangan-Lawrence's role as Chasely, a naive high school student, further established her talent, leading to a nomination for the Filmink award for 'Best Australian Newcomer'.

In addition to her work in *Lucky Country* (2009), she achieved recognition for her recurring role in *Spartacus: Vengeance* and starred in the 2012 film *Thirst*. Outside of acting, Mangan-Lawrence has an impressive background in gymnastics, having represented Australia internationally and winning "Acrobat of the Year – International – Senior" in 2005. She completed her education at the Newtown High School of the Performing Arts in 2009.