Alura Jenson (Acting)

Alura was born in Florence, Italy, where her parents were stationed while serving in the U.S. armed forces. A few years later, the family returned to the United States and settled down in a small New Jersey township located near Philadelphia. While growing up, Alura began to struggle with her body image. As she explained in a 2012 interview: ‘I grew up really ugly. No kidding. I used to get beat up by boys for being so unattractive. Consequently, I had to learn to appreciate the goodness in people and the beauty in life.’ Reflecting on this treatment, Alura believes that these early experiences have endowed her with a deep sense of humility. After graduating from high school, Alura enlisted in the U.S. armed services and spent more than a decade working as a physical rehabilitation specialist for both the Navy and Army....Read More