History Creator / LesleyAnnBrandt

* ActorInspiredElement: She had a lot of input into Mazikeen's wardrobe and makeup on ''{{Series/Lucifer}}''.

* ''Untitled Rick and Michonne series'' (2024) as Pearl Thorne

* AmbiguouslyBrown: She is Cape Coloured, an ethnic group descended from various different immigrants and local Africans who intermingled with each other in South Africa. As a result of this, she doesn't quite fit with any single look and can be [[PlaysGreatEthnics whatever casting directors want her to be]]. In fact her complete ethnic background is Indian, German, Dutch, Spanish, British and Khoisan (an indigenous tribe in South Africa).
--> "In Thailand, I'm mistaken as Thai, in New Zealand I've been told I look Polynesian, Indians can see my Indian heritage and in America, I've been told I look African American or Latin American. I like it that way."

** She auditioned to play Spartacus's wife Sura, but producers felt she was a better fit for Naevia.

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* ''{{Series/Lucifer}}'' (2016 - present) - Mazikeen

When she was seven, Lesley moved to New Zealand, which is where she got her start as an actress. Her first major role was as Princess Leilani on the short-lived sitcom ''Series/DiplomaticImmunity''. Despite the show not making it past one season, bigger fame came her way when she got to be part of ''Series/SpartacusBloodAndSand'' as Naevia -- one half of the BetaCouple. She reprised her role in the prequel season ''Gods of the Arena'', but did not return for the second and third seasons. During this time she moved to America and is working there currently. In 2016 she took on the role of Mazikeen on the TV show ''{{Series/Lucifer}}''.

Lesley-Ann Brandt (born 2 December 1981 in Cape Town, South Africa) is a South African actress and model, though due to her AmbiguouslyBrown appearance she can be [[PlaysGreatEthnics whatever casting directors want her to be]]. In fact her complete ethnic background is Indian, German, Dutch, Spanish, British and Khoisan (an indigenous tribe in South Africa).

Lesley moved to New Zealand, which is where she got her start as an actress. Her first major role was as Princess Leilani on the short-lived sitcom ''Series/DiplomaticImmunity''. Despite the show not making it past one season, bigger fame came her way when she got to be part of ''Series/SpartacusBloodAndSand'' as Naevia -- one half of the BetaCouple. She reprised her role in the prequel season ''Gods of the Arena'', but did not return for the second and third seasons. During this time she moved to America and is working there currently. In 2016 she took on the role of Mazikeen on the TV show ''{{Series/Lucifer}}''.

* ''A Beautiful Soul'' (2012) - Angela Barry
* ''Drift'' (2013) - Lani
* ''Single Ladies'' (2014) - Naomi Cox
* ''[[Series/TheLibrarians2014 The Librarians]]'' (2014-2015) - Lamia

* ''{{Series/Lucifer}}'' (2015-present) - Mazikeen

* IWantYouToMeetAnOldFriendOfMine: Odd example. She has been in ''{{Series/CSINY}}'' with Cynthia Addai Robinson. However the two were in different seasons.

--> "In Thailand, I'm mistaken as Thai, in New Zealand I've been told I look Polynesian, Indians can see my Indian heritage and in America, I've been told I look African American or Latin American. I like it that way."

Lesley-Ann Brandt (born 2 December 1981) is a South African actress and model, though due to her AmbiguouslyBrown appearance she can be [[PlaysGreatEthnics whatever casting directors want her to be]]. In fact her complete ethnic background is Indian, German, Dutch, Spanish, British and Khoisan (an indigenous tribe in South Africa).

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Lesley moved to New Zealand, which is where she got her start as an actress. Her first major role was as Princess Leilani on the short-lived sitcom ''Series/DiplomaticImmunity''. Despite the show not making it past one season, bigger fame came her way when she got to be part of ''Series/SpartacusBloodAndSand'' as Naevia -- one half of the BetaCouple. She reprised her role in the prequel season ''Gods of the Arena'', but did not return for the second and third seasons. During this time she moved to America and is working there currently. Right now she stars as Mazikeen on the TV show ''{{Series/Lucifer}}''.

** She auditioned to play Spartacus's wife Sura, but producers felt she was a better fit for Naevia.

'''Lesley-Ann Brandt''' (born 2 December 1981) is a South African actress and model, though due to her AmbiguouslyBrown appearance she can be [[PlaysGreatEthnics whatever casting directors want her to be]]. In fact her complete ethnic background is Indian, German, Dutch, Spanish, British and Khoisan.[[note]]An indigenous tribe in South Africa.[[/note]]

Lesley moved to New Zealand, which is where she got her start as an actress. Her first major role was as Princess Leilani on the short-lived sitcom ''Series/DiplomaticImmunity''. Despite the show not making it past one season, bigger fame came her way when she got to be part of ''Series/SpartacusBloodAndSand'' as Naevia - one half of the BetaCouple. She reprised her role in the prequel season ''Gods of the Arena'', but did not return for the second and third seasons. During this time she moved to America and is working there currently. Right now she stars as Mazikeen on the TV show ''{{Series/Lucifer}}''.

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* ''{{Series/Lucifer}}'' (2015-present) - Mazikeen

'''Lesley-Ann Brandt''' (born 2 December 1981) is a South African actress and model, though due to her AmbiguouslyBrown appearance she can be [[PlaysGreatEthnics whatever casting directors want her to be]]. In fact her complete ethnic background is East-Indian, German, Dutch, Spanish, British and Khoisan.[[note]]An indigenous tribe in South Africa[[/note]]

'''Lesley-Ann Brandt''' (born 2 December 1981) is a South African actress and model, though due to her AmbiguouslyBrown appearance she can be [[PlaysGreatEthnics whatever casting directors want her to be]]. In fact her complete ethnic background is East-Indian, German, Dutch, Spanish, British and Khoisan[[note]]An indigenous tribe in South Africa[[/note]]

'''Lesley-Ann Brandt''' is a South African actress and model, though due to her AmbiguouslyBrown appearance she can be [[PlaysGreatEthnics whatever casting directors want her to be]]. In fact her complete ethnic background is East-Indian, German, Dutch, Spanish, British and Khoisan[[note]]An indigenous tribe in South Africa[[/note]]