Lena Cardwell joins the cast of Passions as Simone Russell, the sweet, curious and loveable youngest daughter of T.C. and Eve, and sister of Whitney.
When her mother told her that she could not afford acting or singing lessons, Lena Cardwell, who was then only nine years old, began singing for money at Detroit's Eastern Market to help pay the bills. Realizing that her daughter had serious talent, and a desire to be near Broadway, Lena's mother took her to New York, where Lena enrolled at the Professional Performing Arts School. Unable to pay for continuing classes, or books and materials, Lena and her mother were homeless and lived on the streets of New York, while Lena sang on the subway platforms and in Times Square to support them. Her talent shone through and Lena was "discovered."
At 14 years old, Lena has appeared in numerous television series and films including New York Undercover and The Object of My Affection with Jennifer Aniston. Upon audition, Passions producers thought she was "perfect" for the role of Simone and immediately signed her to her first television series contract.
Cardwell's other interests include martial arts, singing, ballet, jazz, hip hop and gymnastics. Her birthday is February 28.
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