Lauren Mayhew

Lauren Courtney Mayhew (born 27 November 1985) is an American singer, actress, and former ring announcer.

In 2012, she played Melanie Garrett, a bartender and victim of Ray Speltzer, on Showtime’s series DEXTER.

Appearances
Season Seven:
 * “Buck the System”

Career
Film

Her film credits include roles in Skate God (pre-production, as of 2019); The Initiation (2019); Among the Shadows (2019, voice); Eternal Salvation (2016); What Happened Last Night (2016); People You May Know (2016); Diva Diaries (2016); Searching for Katie (2014); Blood Lines (2014); Ashley (2013); Pageant vs. Playmate (2011); Burned Soul (2011); Frat Party (2009); Private High Musical (2008); American Pie Presents: Band Camp (2005 Video); and Raise Your Voice (2004).

TV Movies

Her TV movie credits include Nuns with Guns (2019).

Shorts

Her shorts include Meet Michael (2017); and Good Times and Pick Up Lines (2015).

Television

Her TV credits include appearances on 9-1-1; Musica Mundana (Mini-Series); Classic Alice; Escorts; Fascinating Fights; Static; WWE Superstars; E.C.W.; Valley Peaks; CSI: Miami; CSI: Crime Scene Investigation; Joan of Arcadia; Medical Investigation; American Dreams; Law Order; and Guiding Light.

Video Games Ring Announcer
 * 2018: Red Dead Redemption II
 * 2016: Uncharted 4: A Thief's End

Mayhew began working for the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) professional wrestling promotion as a ring announcer for its ECW brand during the October 6, 2009 episode of ECW. Lauren's short term contract with WWE expired and was not renewed, as the two parties could not come to an agreement for a longer-term  contract.

Music

She signed with Sony Records to be part of PYT, a girl group composed of Mayhew and three of her childhood friends. They released an album and toured with several prominent groups. After PYT broke up, she joined her former band mate, Lydia Bell, in a new group called Turning Point.

In 2001, Mayhew performed at the preshow for the Super Bowl.

Mayhew writes and licenses her music to film and TV. She has had songs on NBC's The Voice, Lifetime's Dance Moms, MTV's The Hills, E Network's Giulianna and Bill, Universal's Bring It On: In It to Win It, a national commercial for Klondike Bar, and assorted other works.

In 2014, she released a song called "What Is Love." The music video features UFC celebrity athletes.

Personal Life
She was born in Tampa, Florida, and has a younger sister, Briana. At age eight, she had her first acting role. She graduated from UCLA in Los Angeles.

Trivia

 * Her nickname is Laur Laur.
 * Lauren is involved with The Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness, a charitable organization that helps prevent eating disorders.