Mariana Klaveno
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Mariana Klaveno is an American actress best known for her role as Lorena Ball (Krasiki) in HBO's True Blood
. She became a credited regular in season 2 and 3, playing the part of the "maker" of the main character Bill Compton. She also starred in the feature film While the Children Sleep
(released as The Sitter on DVD) in the role of Abby Read. She's guest starred in TV show episodes of Standoff
, ER
, the fifth episode of the sixth season of Dexter
, acting as "Professor Porter", and others.
. She graduated from the University of Washington
in Seattle with a B.A. in Theater, studying there with Jon Jory
.
She was nominated with the starring cast for the "Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series" at the 16th Screen Actors Guild Awards
in January 2010.
She and her costar Stephen Moyer
were awarded the "Holy Shit Scene of the Year" award at the Spike 2010 Scream Awards
for their scene in season three where Bill turns Lorena's head around 180 degrees while having sex.
True Blood
True Blood is an American television series created and produced by Alan Ball. It is based on The Southern Vampire Mysteries series of novels by Charlaine Harris, detailing the co-existence of vampires and humans in Bon Temps, a fictional, small town in the state of Louisiana...
. She became a credited regular in season 2 and 3, playing the part of the "maker" of the main character Bill Compton. She also starred in the feature film While the Children Sleep
While the Children Sleep
While the Children Sleep is a 2007 made-for-television film released on the Lifetime Movie Network. The film is about a couple who hires a live-in nanny who inserts herself increasingly into the family routine...
(released as The Sitter on DVD) in the role of Abby Read. She's guest starred in TV show episodes of Standoff
Standoff (TV series)
Standoff is an American drama series that premiered on the Fox network on September 5, 2006. Created by Craig Silverstein, the series focused on an FBI Crisis Negotiation Unit whose members negotiated hostage situations and shared relationships. The show was produced by 20th Century Fox Television...
, ER
ER (TV series)
ER is an American medical drama television series created by novelist Michael Crichton that aired on NBC from September 19, 1994 to April 2, 2009. It was produced by Constant c Productions and Amblin Entertainment, in association with Warner Bros. Television...
, the fifth episode of the sixth season of Dexter
Dexter (TV series)
Dexter is an American television drama series, which debuted on Showtime on October 1, 2006. The sixth season premiered on October 2, 2011. The series centers on Dexter Morgan , a bloodstain pattern analyst for the Miami Metro Police Department who moonlights as a serial killer...
, acting as "Professor Porter", and others.
Early life
Klaveno grew up with three siblings on a family owned and operated farm in Endicott, WashingtonEndicott, Washington
Endicott is a town in Whitman County, Washington, United States. The population was 289 at the 2010 census.-History:Endicott was platted in 1882 and named for William Endicott Jr of the Oregon Improvement Company. Endicott was officially incorporated on February 11, 1905.-Population:The population...
. She graduated from the University of Washington
University of Washington
University of Washington is a public research university, founded in 1861 in Seattle, Washington, United States. The UW is the largest university in the Northwest and the oldest public university on the West Coast. The university has three campuses, with its largest campus in the University...
in Seattle with a B.A. in Theater, studying there with Jon Jory
Jon Jory
Jon Jory is a theatrical director instrumental in the development of the Actors Theatre of Louisville; he is also widely rumored to be the writer behind the pseudonym Jane Martin....
.
True Blood
Klaveno first appeared in the fifth episode of season one as the vampire Lorena, who turned Bill Compton into a vampire. Her character became a regular with starring credits in the second half of season two.She was nominated with the starring cast for the "Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series" at the 16th Screen Actors Guild Awards
16th Screen Actors Guild Awards
----Best Cast - Motion Picture: Inglourious Basterds----Best Cast - Drama Series: Mad Men Best Cast - Comedy Series: Glee ...
in January 2010.
She and her costar Stephen Moyer
Stephen Moyer
Stephen Moyer is an English actor who has starred as vampire Bill Compton in the HBO series True Blood since 2008.-Early life and career:Moyer was born in Brentwood, Essex...
were awarded the "Holy Shit Scene of the Year" award at the Spike 2010 Scream Awards
2010 Scream Awards
The Scream Awards is an award show dedicated to the horror, sci-fi, and fantasy genres of feature films, hosted and sponsored by Spike TV. The show was created by executive producers Michael Levitt, Cindy Levitt, and Casey Patterson...
for their scene in season three where Bill turns Lorena's head around 180 degrees while having sex.