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Lunden De'Leon is a highly accomplished actress, entrepreneur, and philanthropist who has made a significant impact in the entertainment industry. Born in Barbados, she was raised in South Carolina and began her career in the entertainment industry after seeing her gospel-singer father perform.
De'Leon's early life was marked by struggles, including a brief stint as a Burger King employee as a teenager and being homeless in Hollywood with only $200 to her name. However, she persevered and found success through a modeling contract and subsequent small screen debut on the hit series Vital Signs.
She continued to make a name for herself with a host of movie and television appearances, including the NBC sitcom Just Shoot Me! De'Leon's biggest break came in 2003 when she launched her own record label, Dirrty Records, which became a success and led to the establishment of a second branch in South Carolina.
As an entrepreneur, De'Leon has demonstrated her innovative spirit by signing eclectic artists to her label, including Seattle-based punk band The Slumps and the British indie rock quartet The Fades. Her music has been featured on popular TV shows such as "Life" and "Friday Night Lights."
De'Leon's achievements have been recognized with numerous accolades, including a mention in The Ave, a New York-based hip hop magazine, and an induction into the Caribbean Hall of Fame alongside reggae legend Bob Marley and acting great Sidney Poitier.
In addition to her entertainment career, De'Leon is also a philanthropist who has started her own movie production company, Palmetto Film Studios, and the Lunden De'Leon Foundation, which encourages young children to follow their dreams.
