Lauretta grew up in West-Hampstead, London in an Italian family. She graduated from The London Academy of Performing Arts with a DIPLOMA in classical acting and joined The Impulse Theatre Company creating new theatre with Scott Williams. A Meisner Trained Actress, Lauretta is fluent in Italian.

Professionals who have worked with Lauretta have made the following references:

“Lauretta is there for the work. She listens to you and gives you what you want. As a Director, that makes my job much easier. She’s dedicated, professional and committed. Her energy is positive and that’s a bonus to have on set”. Karen Fraser (Film Director)

“Her presence explodes on screen. Watching her work gave me goose-bumps. In an emotionally intense scene she had the whole room in tears. When an actor's work touches you that much, nothing more needs to be said…” Luana De Pasquale (Film Director)

“Lauretta Lewis is a gifted versatile actress. She brings a truthfulness to her work which makes her compelling to watch both on screen and stage. I have worked with Lauretta on a number of projects and will continue to do so” Helen Grace (Film/Theatre Director)

“Very Talented. A natural actress. Relaxed and easy to watch. Lauretta has a professional attitude towards her work and an excellent showreel. Definitely a career in TV and Film, just a matter of being seen.” Jan Younger (Casting)

“Lauretta combines dedication to finding truth in her work. A generous actress and wonderful to work with.” Barbara Hatwell (Tv actress/Brookside)

“A Professional. Making new discoveries all the time within her character. It was refreshing to work with someone so open and willing to be vunerable and take risks. A Director's Actor!” Kevin Exley (Theatre Director)

“Laurettas flexibility as an actress is admirable. She can play innocent ingénue through to woman of experience. She is very professional and I highly recommend her” Catherine Arton (Casting Director)

“Lauretta is a joy to work with. She brings such truthfulness to her character” Scott Williams (Theatre Director)