C. J. Perry is an American actress, singer, dancer,
model, and manager best known for her professional wrestling persona, Lana,
under the WWE SmackDown Brand. In addition to wrestling TV series and specials,
Perry has appeared in the box office hit Pitch Perfect (2012) and the follow-up
2015 sequel, starred as Alexis in 2016 crime-thriller Soul, played Gwyneth in
Other Versions of You, and also held roles in TV shows The Game and Big Time
Rush. She has also taken on the title of producer with fellow actress Rene
Lovit, writing and starring in a web series, Sisters the Series, which has
garnered over 50,000 views on YouTube. From 2009 to 2010, Perry was a member of
girl group No Means Yes before going on to work as a backup dancer for
superstars like Usher, Pink, and Keri Hilson, then joining WWE as a manager
then performer. She has since appeared in several big matches and tournaments.
Born in Florida, Perry resided in Latvia for several
years before returning to the states to study dance and acting. After catching
the attention of a sporting commentator at a huge game aired on NBC ABC, she
secured several modelling and spokesmodel opportunities which she HAS used to
grow her personal brand. Most recently, Perry has appeared on the hit reality
shows Total Divas and Total Bellas.
Fans can keep up with Perry on her social media, which
is frequently updated and showcases her adventures in fashion, makeup, and
travel. Her Instagram and Twitter have close to 4.5 million followers.