Lauren Hammersley

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Lauren Hammersley (born January 8, 1981)[ citation needed ] is a Canadian actress. She is best known for her roles as Lisa Mason on the CBC Television sitcom Mr. D [1] and Charmaine on the Netflix romantic drama Virgin River. [2]

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Early life

Hammersley was born in Campbell River, British Columbia [3] in 1981.

She was raised in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada.

Career

Hammersley started acting at age 12 in an ad for Fantastic Sand Surprises. In addition to acting, she worked as a photographer until working full time as an actor on Mr. D . in 2012 [4] where she played Lisa Mason: who over the eight seasons, moves from a competent and responsible teacher, to principal, to step mother and PTA member with a vengeance, to guidance counselor.

In 2016, Hammersley played Adele in eight episodes of Orphan Black . [5] She later starred in Virgin River (2019–present) as Charmaine Roberts, [6] and in 2023 portrayed Connie Boyle in Sullivan's Crossing . [7]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2006 Bloody Mary Mary
2009Child WildCarmella ApplesVideo
2013StagSarah
2023Christmas IslandMaggie HighesHallmark

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2002 John Doe Officer FitzmauriceEpisode: "Idaho"
2011 Single White Spenny BrookeEpisode: "Open Relationship"
2012–2018 Mr. D Lisa MasonMain role
2013 Saving Hope ArielEpisode: "Defense"
2016–17 Orphan Black AdeleRecurring role (seasons 4–5)
2019–present Virgin River Charmaine RobertsMain role (seasons 1–4); recurring (seasons 5-6)
2023–present Sullivan's Crossing Connie BoyleRecurring role

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