“Xena is the Queen of Warriors” is a cult series to which many actors owe their popularity. Among those who woke up famous after the release of the show, the charming American Hudson Lake is also listed. The actress and model did not become the star of one role, having managed to create other interesting images in films and television projects. What fascinating facts are known about the past and present of the 46-year-old movie star?
Hudson Lake: biography of a star
A future celebrity was born in the US state of Ohio, a joyful event occurred in May 1969. Parents of Heidi Hudson Lake are ordinary people who are completely unfamiliar with the world of show business. Nevertheless, an attractive appearance allowed the girl from almost the first years of her life to attract the attention of others. Not surprisingly, she signed a contract with a modeling agency, while still remaining a high school student.
When Hudson Lake is asked to talk about what her teenage years were like, the star talks about an endless series of travels. In various parts of the world, the girl found herself participating in fashion shows and starring for magazines. It is interesting that, having left her modeling career, the American did not lose her passion for changing places, devoting a lot of time to visiting foreign countries.
Interestingly, until around the age of 17, Hudson Lake suffered from complexes associated with high growth. Classmates even awarded the girl an offensive nickname.
Bright debut
For fans of the star, the first and most famous role that Hudson Lake received is not a secret. Callisto is the heroine whose image the girl created in the famous show "Xena - the Queen of Warriors." The very first appearance on the screen as a brave warrior, demonstrating manic inclinations, gave the aspiring actress many fans. Callisto is a complex character, endowed with qualities such as imbalance, impulsiveness, ruthlessness. The role can not be called simple, but the girl, who did not have a serious experience in acting, coped with it perfectly.
Hudson is pleased to recall filming Xena, the Warrior Queen. It was the image of the cruel and fearless Callisto that helped her to leave children's complexes forever. Playing a warrior, the actress, according to her words, imagined her offenders, mentally cracking down on them. After this role, Lake left a successful career as a model.
Other interesting roles
Callisto is far from the only bright character played by the talented American Hudson Lake. The filmography of the star, having acquired the first successful television project, began to actively replenish. Her other known role was radically different from the image of a warrior. Surprisingly, almost immediately after the ruthless demon, the actress managed to play a fragile angel.
The role of a cherub by the name of Celeste Hudson received in the television novel "Touch of an Angel." The creation of this image did not at all cause difficulties for the star, who easily showed another facet of her nature. Celeste performed by Lake turned out to be gentle, romantic, full of compassion. However, the role of the angel did not make her forget about the image of the "demon". Callisto appeared in the series "The Amazing Wanderings of Hercules."
Hudson Lake fans can see in other popular television projects. The actress participated in the filming of such famous shows as "Parts of the body", "Return from the Dead", "Shark".
Hudson lake now
Unfortunately or fortunately, the talented American did not want to give her life to the acting profession. At the moment, the woman is focused on yoga, having achieved significant success in this area. After completing a crash course in Nepal, she became a coach. The actress perceives yoga not only as a medicine for the human body, she has no doubt that exercises heal the soul.
Teaching yoga did not make the star completely part with the past. She can now be seen at meetings with fans of the series "Xena - the Queen of Warriors." The “warrior Callisto” talks reluctantly about her personal life, carefully protecting her family from the press and annoying fans. It is only known that she has been legally married for many years, she is raising a child with her husband. Los Angeles is the city Hudson Lake has chosen for permanent residence. Everyone will be able to see photos of the celebrity in this article.