Laquarn Lewis
Acting
Biography
Laquarn Lewis is a Nottingham-born actor recognised for his warmth, charisma and emotionally grounded performances. He began his training at Nottingham’s Television Workshop, where he developed a passion for both stage and screen. Inspired in part by his mother’s own career in acting (The Girl With Brains in Her Feet, Casualty), Laquarn grew up with a deep connection to storytelling. He first appeared on screen in the CBBC drama Jamie Johnson, playing Elliot in a multi-episode arc. He went on to earn wider recognition for his portrayal of Lady Die in the BBC series What It Feels Like for a Girl, adapted from Paris Lees’s acclaimed memoir. As Byron’s loyal and flamboyant confidant, his performance explored themes of identity, friendship and self-discovery with authenticity and flair. Dedicated to telling stories that uplift underrepresented voices, Laquarn continues to build a career defined by versatility, heart and a commitment to truthful character work.
Known For
Jamie Johnson is a boy with a dream. A boy who lives and breathes football. Join Jamie with his struggle to settle into a new school, search for his absent father and make the all-important football team.
Jamie Johnson
To find yourself, sometimes you need to lose yourself. It's Y2K, and Byron's flirting with discovery and destruction, love and anarchy. Inspired by Paris Lees's raw, riotous memoir.