Lorena Andrea was born in London, to Spanish and Colombian parents. She developed a love for acting very early on, attending several Youth Theatre groups including the prestigious Anna Scher Theatre School. It was at this school where she embarked on her passion for performance which eventually lead to landing her first role in CBBC show The Pod (2007). Lorena has a strong background in sports and dance, she was in one of the top swimming teams in the country and won numerous competitions. A big martial arts enthusiast she practices MMA and teaches Body Combat. Fluent in both English and Spanish.