Bianca Lawson
Bianca Lawson is an American actress recognized for her roles in several popular television series. She has been a regular in “Saved by the Bell: The New Class,” “Goode Behavior,” “Pretty Little Liars,” and “Rogue.” Lawson’s career also includes recurring roles in “Sister, Sister,” “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” “The Steve Harvey Show,” “Dawson’s Creek,” “The Secret Life of the American Teenager,” “The Vampire Diaries,” “Teen Wolf,” and “Witches of East End.” In 2016, she began starring in the Oprah Winfrey Network drama series, “Queen Sugar.”
Lawson’s career in television began with her role in “Saved by the Bell: The New Class” as Megan Jones. She also appeared in “Sister, Sister” as Rhonda Coley and “The Steve Harvey Show” as Rosalind. In 1996, she co-starred in the UPN sitcom “Goode Behavior.” Her role as vampire slayer Kendra Young in “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” in 1997 and as Nikki Green in “Dawson’s Creek” in 1999 were notable. More recent roles include Shawna in “The Secret Life of the American Teenager,” Emily Bennett in “The Vampire Diaries,” Maya St. Germain in “Pretty Little Liars,” Ms. Morell in “Teen Wolf,” and Eva in “Witches of East End.” In addition to television, Lawson has appeared in films such as “Primary Colors” (1998), “Save the Last Dance” (2001), “Bones” (2001), and “Breakin’ All the Rules” (2004).
Lawson’s collaborations with other celebrities include working with a diverse array of actors and creators. In “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” she shared the screen with Sarah Michelle Gellar and Alyson Hannigan. In “Dawson’s Creek,” she worked alongside James Van Der Beek and Katie Holmes. Her role in “The Secret Life of the American Teenager” saw her acting with Shailene Woodley and Molly Ringwald. In “The Vampire Diaries,” she collaborated with Nina Dobrev and Paul Wesley. Her time on “Pretty Little Liars” involved working with Troian Bellisario and Ashley Benson. On “Teen Wolf,” she appeared alongside Tyler Posey and Dylan O’Brien. In “Witches of East End,” she worked with Julia Ormond and Jenna Dewan. Her role in “Queen Sugar” has her acting alongside Rutina Wesley and Dawn-Lyen Gardner.