Lacey Katena
Lacey is an accomplished, award-winning performer with over 7 years of extensive experience in the entertainment industry. Her journey includes serving as a mini mascot at the French-Star game in Paris, taking on the role of NBC Kid Reporter for Supercross LIVE and NASCAR, and starring in the Hallmark Hall of Fame film, A CHRISTMAS LOVE STORY, alongside Kristin Chenoweth and Scott Wolf.
Her numerous accolades include being the first youth to win Best Actress at both the 2021 Made in Carolinas Film Contest and the 2023 LA Under the Stars Film Festival Additionally, she was honored with the 2021 Blaine Miller Filmmaker of the Year award for her significant contributions to the Carolina Film Community. Currently, the trailer for her highly anticipated independent project, SUGARCANE, is available, with the film set to be distributed by Buffalo8 and released in 2025.
Working with Lacey was an absolutely blessing! Nothing short of amazing. We worked full days, high temperatures, dealt with bees, dust and rain, and none of this stopped Lacey from giving her all. She truly knows how to be committed and collaborative with myself and the entire crew. No doubt, I would work with her again!
- Austin Smith, Writer/Director/Editor, WORM RADIO
Lacey is a joy to work with, and an incredible asset to any team. She is always present, and brings her own playfulness to her characters. Great energy, prompt and professional -- looking forward to working with Lacey again!
- Brooke Trantor, Director, UGLY STIK
Lacey is by far one of the most brilliant actors I've worked with. She understands the translation from page to screen and from director to actor. She deeply understands the universal language of emotion and that can be felt in every frame she's on-screen.
- Cameron McCormack, Writer/Director, BEYOND THE YARD, Quiet Frame Productions and Director, ON THE LAM, UNC School of the Arts
Lacey's ability and optimism shined throughout all of production, and in spite of the tougher subject matter in SUGARCANE and the emotional toll being Phoebe had on her, she never lost her poise.
- Pat Baker, Director, SUGARCANE
Lacey was a joy to have on set. Prior to setting foot on set, we connected over the phone to talk through character and delivery. She heard what I needed from her as a director and delivered the heart, warmth, and complexities on set. She's not just an actor, but a collaborator on character and a great person! I trusted her with the role because of the care and commitment that was obvious on her end. Lacey is a professional through and through while also having fun on set and bringing the levity that everyone needs and enjoys.
- Ciera Thompson, Writer/Director, TAKE NOTE
