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Lauren Tanner

Played by Cassie Scerbo

Character Bio

Take-no-prisoners Lauren has a humbling experience when she chokes during the meet in China. It shakes her famous confidence - but not for long. She attacks her training like never before, and yet something - or someone - distracts her. Namely Carter.

Lauren gives Carter a place to stay when he has no place else to go -- even though she risks losing Kaylie's friendship forever. Lauren desperately wants to be Kaylie's best friend again, but she can't help but reach out to Carter. As time goes by, Lauren wins back Kaylie's friendship, only to jeopardize it again when Kaylie finds out about Carter's living arrangement.

Things begin looking up when Lauren snags a bronze medal at the rematch against the Chinese team. And when Carter kisses her, it seems Lauren finally has what she's always wanted.

But will she have to lose something in return?

Actor Bio

ABC Family fans know Cassie Scerbo from her starring role as Brooke in "Bring It On: In It to Win It." What they may not know is, Cassie did all of her own stunts in the movie which means that when Brooke nailed a move, it really was Cassie who brought it. Big time.Cassie also brought her acting, singing, and dancing talents she won the 2001 Hip Hop World Championships to the small screen as a Slumber Party Girl in "Dance Revolution." After that came a role in the indie film "Soccer Mom." Next up for Cassie are the features "Not Another Not Another Movie" and "Bleachers." (Films not yet rated.)