Lesley Ann Brandt and Maria Bartiromo

Born on the 2nd of December, 1981 in Cape Town South Africa Lesley-Ann Brandt is an actress and model well known for her appearances in both film and TV series. Her acting career began with the New Zealand sitcom Diplomatic Immunity Brandt's American debut came with her second role, playing Naevia in the historical drama Spartacus: Blood and Sand. The actress appeared in numerous television series during the last decade including Spartacus: Gods of the Arena CSI: NY Single Ladies as well as The Librarians. Brandt is the character Mazikeen in the urban fantasy show Lucifer with Tom Ellis Lauren German Kevin Alejandro. Brandt was born in the city of Cape Town in South African. She moved to Auckland, New Zealand with her family in her late teens. Her professional career began when she was model for print ads and commercial advertisements. Before her rise to recognition as a model, she worked in the field of retail sales as well as working as an information technology recruitment consultant. In 2009, she landed her first role in Leilani on the New Zealand comedy Diplomatic Immunity. Her first appearance was as a character in Spartacus Blood and Sand in 2021. She was Naevia who was a slave in the show. In addition, she reprised the Naevia character in the prequel Miniseries Spartacus Gods of the Arena. She co-starred with Craig Parker. Craig Parker in three different TV shows: Diplomatic Immunity (2009) Spartacus (2010) and Legend of the Seeker (2008). The role she was playing first came to her in Mazikeen, a demon who is a bounty hunter in Netflix's hit show Lucifer. The role she played in Lucifer was the most prestigious to date. She co-stars in the show with Tom Ellis Lauren Germany Kevin Alejandro, and D. B. Woodside.

Maria Bartiromo was the first American journalist to broadcast live at the New York Stock Exchange. Her reputation has been recognized for her many extremely successful programs. An experienced broadcaster who has more than two decades' experience writing about business and economics, she was instrumental in assisting CNBC to become one of the top channels for business and economics. Her exceptionally successful journalism career can be said to suggest that the woman was meant to be in the field. However, as a young lady Maria was unsure of which career path to choose. In the beginning, Maria was aspired to become a performer. Then she switched to interior designer. Once she discovered the pleasures of journalism, she never ever looked back. Not only is she a fantastic reporter, her fiery persona also serves as an example to other women who wish to achieve an enviable position in the male-dominated profession. The first female journalist to be named as one of fifty Faces who Shaped this Decade. Also, she is an author and journalist.