Laura Harring is a Mexican actress renowned for her captivating portrayal of Rita, a mysterious amnesiac, in the enigmatic film Mulholland Drive, which has been voted the best film of the 21st century in multiple polls.
Upon completing her studies at the prestigious Aiglon College, one of Switzerland's exclusive private boarding schools, Laura embarked on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth, traveling to the foothills of the Himalayas, where she worked as a social worker, transporting heavy rocks, planting gardens, building schools, and performing other manual tasks to improve the quality of life for the villagers.
Following her social work, Laura devoted a year to backpacking through Asia and Europe, often sleeping beside the ocean in a sleeping bag, an experience that profoundly changed her life. She spent time living in various countries, meeting new people, and learning about different cultures, which had a profound impact on her life.
Years later, Laura had the opportunity to work alongside extraordinary actors such as Oscar winner Javier Bardem in the adaptation of Nobel Peace Prize winner Garcia Marquez's Love in the Time of Cholera, Oscar winner Denzel Washington in John Q, and Oscar winner William Hurt in The King. She also starred opposite John Travolta in Marvel's The Punisher.
For the small screen, Laura starred opposite Forest Whitaker in the critically acclaimed television show The Shield, a show that revolutionized the cop genre and won multiple awards. Later, she starred as Ed Westwick's mom in the super-hit TV show Gossip Girl. Her early career began as a series regular on Aaron Spelling's Sunset Beach on NBC.
Laura credits her grandfather, an extraordinary athlete who was due to compete in the Olympics in 1948, for her equestrian and fencing skills. Her philosophy in life is unique, believing that we are all one human family meant to enjoy the trip of life.
