CJ Perry Barnyashev, a multifaceted individual, has spent the past decade captivating audiences as the renowned WWE Superstar "Lana". Beyond her wrestling career, Perry has made a name for herself in the entertainment industry, recently appearing alongside Hollywood heavy-hitters Bruce Willis and Frank Grillo in the Netflix sci-fi feature Cosmic Sin. Her upcoming projects include the Paramount+ thriller Wifelike, opposite Jonathan Rhys Meyers and Elena Kampouris.
Born and raised in the former Soviet Union, Perry's upbringing in Latvia and Moscow instilled in her a strong work ethic and discipline. As a Jewish Russian with Swedish, Portuguese, Bulgarian, and American heritage, she embodies a rich cultural tapestry. Perry splits her time between living in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, Riga, Latvia, Hollywood, and Nashville, Tennessee.
Perry's love for adventure, storytelling, and the arts began at a young age. She started dancing professionally at the tender age of 10 with the Latvian National Ballet. At 17, she relocated to New York City to hone her craft with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, Ballet Hispanico, and Broadway Dance Center.
Her extensive feature film credits include Interrogation for Lionsgate, Another Version of You on Amazon Prime, Pitch Perfect 1 & 2 for Universal, and the lead role in the indie SOUL. Perry has also made appearances on various television shows, including Banshee for Cinemax, The Game for BET, and Adam Devine's House Party for Comedy Central.
A polyglot, Perry speaks fluent Russian and Bulgarian, and has amassed a significant following across social media platforms, boasting over 4 million followers on Instagram, 1.6 million on TikTok, and 1.2 million on Twitter.
