Love in the Time of Cholera (2007) as Sara Noriega
Gossip Girl (2009-2010) as Elizabeth Fisher
Who is Laura Harring?
Born Laura Elena Marinez Herring on the 3rd March 1964, in Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico, she is an actress, model, and a former beauty pageant contestant, probably best known to the world for her double role of Camilla Rhodes/Rita in the mystery film “Mulholland Drive”, directed by David Lynch. She has also come to prominence for becoming the first Hispanic woman crowned Miss USA, when she won the Miss USA pageant in 1985.
Laura Harring Bio: Early Life, Parents, and Education
The daughter of Raymond Herring, a developer and organic farmer, and his ex-wife Maria Elena Martinez-Cairo, a spiritual teacher, real estate investor and a secretary as well, Laura’s parents divorced when she was only seven years old, and she lived in Mexico until she turned ten, then moved to the USA, settling in San Antonio, Texas. Two years later, Laura was involved in a drive-by shooting and suffered a shot to her head, but luckily the bullet missed her brain just by a millimeter. She fully recovered eventually and was ready for high school, but when she turned 16, Laura managed to persuade her parents to send her to Switzerland to study at Aiglon College. After acquiring a degree from the prestigious educational institution, Laura returned to the US, and started a life on her own, away from her parents’ influence, settling in El Paso, Texas, and it was at that time that Laura launched her career.
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Career Beginnings
Laura soon started entering beauty pageants, and ultimately became Miss USA for the 1985 year, so progressing to the Miss Universe pageant, where she finished in the top ten. Thanks to her newfound fame, Laura signed contracts with several exclusive modeling agencies, which led to her travelling across Asia and Europe, and in India where she was a social worker. Upon returning from her trip around the world, Laura started studying theatre at the London Academy of Performing Arts, and also trained in the Italian Commedia dell’arte, subsequently joining in Latin dances too, primarily the Argentine tango.
Laura made her acting debut in the television film “The Alamo: Thirteen Days to Glory” in 1987, and slowly built a name for herself in a number of projects, including the horror film “Silent Night, Deadly Night 3: Better Watch Out!” in 1989, and the soap opera “General Hospital” (1990-1991). She felt the first rays of real success in the TV drama series “Sunset Beach” in 1997, appearing in over 140 episodes of the award-winning series.
Thinking of my Sunset Beach days!!!????? #summervibes #sunsetbeach #actress #california #love #waves
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In the next few years, Laura’s name became more popular, and as a result she was chosen for the double role of Rita/Camilla Rhodes in one of David Lynch’s films that stunned the world – “Mulholland Drive” – alongside Naomi Watts and Justin Theroux, winning the hearts of critics for her staggering performance, and as well as the American Latino Media Arts (ALMA) Award for Outstanding Actress in a Feature Film for her performance. Laura continued in the same rhythm, starring in the film “John Q” as Gina Palumbo, then next to Jean Claude Van Damme in the film “Derailed”, before collaborating again with David Lynch, this time on the film “Rabbits”, all in 2002. Laura enjoyed success all through the 2000s, starring in a number of successful films – in 2003 she starred next to Crispin Glover and R. Lee Ermey in the thriller film “Willard”, then two years later appeared with Gael Garcia Bernal and William Hurt in the drama film “The King”, while from 2009 to 2010, Laura had a guest starring role in the highly-acclaimed TV series “Gossip Girl”.
Nothing changed for Laura during the present decade; she has continued to feature in high-profile films and TV series, showcasing her acting talent even in her sixth decade in such as the romantic comedy film “Sex Ed” in 2014, and then starring alongside Rachel Nichols in the horror film “Inside” in 2016. The same year she had the role of Georgina Preston in the film “The Thinning”, a role she reprised in the sequel “The Thinning: New World Order” in 2018.
Do You Know How Rich Laura Harring Is?
Since launching her acting career, Laura has appeared in over 60 film and TV titles and is still pretty much active on the entertainment scene. Some of her most commercially successful projects include “Mulholland Drive”, then her part in the series “Gossip Girl”, and her lead role in the film “Derailed”, among many others. So, have you ever wondered how rich Laura Harring is, as of mid- 2018? According to authoritative sources, it has been estimated that Laura’s net worth is as high as $5 million. Pretty impressive, don’t you think?
Now when I stress, I take a 5 (minute meditation break) whenever I can. #meditation #happiness #naturemedicine #tuesdaythoughts ????♂️???
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Do You Know About Laura’s Personal Life, Affairs, Marriage, Divorce?
When it comes to her love life, Laura has been quite open about it; back in 1987, she married Count Carl-Eduard von Bismarck-Schönhausen, great-great-grandson of German Chancellor Otto von Bismarck, but the two divorced just two years later, but Laura retained the title of Countess von Bismarck-Schönhausen. Since then, Laura has had couple of romantic connections, but all failed the test of time.
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She was in a relationship with with Francois Graff from 1988 to 1990, the heir to Graff Diamonds, then with film producer Brian Quintana from 1996 to 1998. She is still single, and apparently unattached.
Internet Popularity
Laura is popular on social media platforms, especially Facebook and Instagram, though she can also be found on Twitter. Her official Facebook page has over 55,000 followers, with whom she has shared details from her personal life, including her frequent trips around the world. Laura is also quite active on Instagram, on which she has around 17,000 followers, who have enjoyed pictures of Laura from her daily life, focusing on her time away from film sets. She can also be found on Twitter, however, her fan base is just over 5,000 strong. Anyways, if you aren’t already a fan of this prominent actress, then this is a perfect opportunity for you to become one, just skip over to her official pages.
General Info
Full Name
Laura Harring
Date Of Birth
March 3, 1964
Height
1.68 m
Profession
Social Worker, Actor, Dancer, Model
Family
Spouse
Carl-Eduard von Bismarck
Parents
Raymond Herring, María Elena Cairo
Siblings
Ana María Lima, Rita Harring
Accomplishments
Awards
ALMA Award for Outstanding Actress in a Feature Film
Nominations
ALMA Award for Outstanding Actress in a Daytime Soap Opera
Movies
Mulholland Drive, The Punisher, Sex Ed, Nancy Drew, John Q., Love in the Time of Cholera, Ghost Son, Silent Night, Deadly Night 3: Better Watch Out!, Little Nicky, The Forbidden Dance, Black Scorpion II, Rio Diablo, Willard, Loco Love, Dead Women in Lingerie, Drool, Return to Babylon, All Souls Day,…
TV Shows
Flipper, Sunset Beach, General Hospital
Social profile links
Quotes
#
Quote
1
Extremes? The Hermetic Philosophy says that you can master yourself and find the Center. When I do I’ll give you a call.
2
We are all perfect and imperfect at the same time.
3
You can see beauty in everything.
4
Life is wonderful beautiful journey. Every episode of my life is like a dream and I am at peace and happy with what life has given me.
5
Some may think fashion is frivolous, but the way I see it, when you dress well, you add beauty to the world. And there’s nothing wrong with that, right?
6
It is important to know the difference between the hard work of acting and play-acting at events like this. The only difference between me and some other actresses is that I don’t mind playing the game.
7
In private, I’m a hippie who follows Buddhism, does yoga, meditates and loves to dance wildly. But when I’m on show, I become a different person. Some actors do not understand that difference, and resent it. I say, ‘Let them give you the jewels, go around with your bodyguard, let them dress you. If you are promoting a film, don’t be afraid of glamor.’
8
Unless you have a real passion for making movies, then don’t bother. I had to carry energy and light into every meeting, only to be told, ‘We don’t want you.’ I couldn’t take it personally. You just have to wait, and live for those moments when the casting director likes you. Those words – ‘You’re hired’ – are the best. I would try to remember what I learned in India – everything that happens is a mirror of how you are feeling. If you don’t feel good about yourself, people don’t feel good about you either. When you feel good, people see that and want to help you.
Facts
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Fact
1
She has German-Austrian (father) and Spanish-Mexican (mother) ancestry.
2
Daughter of Raymond Harring and wife María Martínez and sister of Rita Harring. Her mother subsequently married Gastón Lima and had a daughter Ana María Lima.
3
Former great-great-granddaughter-in-law of Otto von Bismarck.
4
Former niece by marriage of Gunilla Gräfin v. Bismarck.
5
Former sister-in-law of Gottfried von Bismarck.
6
Was shot in the head at the age of twelve while riding in her parents car in a parking lot when the two cars behind them got into a gunfight. The bullet missed hitting her brain by one millimeter.
7
She wore a $25,000,000 dollar necklace and $1,000,000 dollar heels to the 2002 Academy Awards, surrounded by four bodyguards. [2002]
8
Former professional tango dancer. Was also a social worker in India at 18 years old.
9
Grandfather Isauro Cairo was a Mexican equestrian and fencing champion (1954).
10
Prior to entering show business, Laura thought about becoming a gemologist.
11
She was married civilly in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, on 12 February 1987 and religiously in Carejes, Mexico, on 27 February 1987 to Carl-Edward Otto Wolfgang Jayme Anders, Graf von Bismark-Schönhausen, and although they divorced, she still retains the title of Gräfin.
12
Miss USA 1985. She became the first Latina to win the Miss USA title, and at only 21 years of age. She was the first of five consecutive Miss Texases who, from 1985 through 1989, went on to become Miss USA.
Pictures
Movies
Actress
Title
Year
Status
Character
Taco Shop
2017
completed
Ice Scream
2016
completed
Wendy
NCIS: Los Angeles
2012-2016
TV Series
Julia Feldman
Inside
2016/I
The Woman
The Loner
2016
Lola
Love Kills
2016
Chasing Life
2015
TV Series
Olivia Ortiz
Sex Ed
2014
Lupe
Elwood
2014
Short
Julie Jacobs
Return to Babylon
2013
Alla Nazimova
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
2010
TV Series
Marta Caldera
Gossip Girl
2009-2010
TV Series
Elizabeth Fisher
Kluge
2010
Drool
2009
Anora Fleece
The Caller
2008
Eileen
One Missed Call
2008
Beth’s Mom (uncredited)
Love in the Time of Cholera
2007
Sara Noriega
My Neighbor’s Keeper
2007
TV Movie
Kate Powell
Nancy Drew
2007
Dehlia Draycott (as Laura Elena Harring)
Ghost Son
2007
Stacey
Inland Empire
2006
Jane Rabbit
The Shield
2006
TV Series
Rebecca Doyle
Walkout
2006
TV Movie
Francis Crisostomo
The King
2005
Twyla
All Souls Day: Dia de los Muertos
2005
Martia
The Punisher
2004
Livia Saint
The Poet
2003
Paula (as Laura Elena Harring)
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
2003
TV Series
Joan Quentin
Loco Love
2003
Catalina (as Laura Elena Harring)
Willard
2003
Cathryn (as Laura Elena Harring)
Rabbits
2002
Jane (as Laura Elena Harring)
Derailed
2002
Galina Konstantin (as Laura Elena Harring)
John Q
2002
Gina Palumbo (as Laura Elena Harring)
Feather Pimento
2001
Short
Woman in Red (as Laura Elena Harring)
Mulholland Dr.
2001
Rita
Camilla Rhodes (as Laura Elena Harring)
Final Payback
2001
Gina Carrillo
Black Scorpion
2001
TV Series
Ariana
Little Nicky
2000
Mrs. Dunleavy
A Family in Crisis: The Elian Gonzales Story
2000
TV Movie
Marisleysis Gonzalez (as Laura Elena Harring)
Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction
1999
TV Series
Mystery Woman
Silk Stalkings
1996-1999
TV Series
Yvette / Paula Houston
Mulholland Dr.
1999
TV Movie
Rita
Frasier
1998
TV Series
Rebecca Wendell
California
1997
TV Series
Christina Guevara (1997)
Sunset Beach
1997
TV Series
Paula Stevens
Hoover Park
1997
Black Scorpion II: Aftershock
1997
Babette the Mayor’s Girl
Baywatch Nights
1996
TV Series
Charlie McBride
Flipper
1995-1996
TV Series
Garcia
Empire
1995
TV Movie
Gabriella Cochrane
Exit to Eden
1994
M.C. Kindra
Blossom
1993
TV Series
Nurse
Rio Diablo
1993
TV Movie
Maria Benjamin
Baywatch
1992
TV Series
Princess Catherine Randenberg
Dead Women in Lingerie
1991
Marcia (as Laura Herring)
General Hospital
1990-1991
TV Series
Carla Greco
The Forbidden Dance
1990
Nisa (as Laura Herring)
Silent Night, Deadly Night 3: Better Watch Out!
1989
Video
Jerri (as Laura Herring)
Alien Nation
1989
TV Series
Female Newcomer
Desperado: Avalanche at Devil’s Ridge
1988
TV Movie as Laura Martinez Herring
Beauty and the Beast
1988
TV Series
Carmen
The Alamo: Thirteen Days to Glory
1987
TV Movie
Santa Anna’s bride (as Laura Martinez Harring)
Thanks
Title
Year
Status
Character
The Year of the Rat
2003
Video documentary very special thanks – as Laura Elena Harring
