The Life of Lauren Buglioli, “A Jazzman’s Blues” Actress

Lauren Buglioli has lived an incredibly diverse life. She was born in Los Angeles, where she started her acting career as a toddler, raised in London for most of her adolescent life, and now resides in Atlanta. She has a past as a successful equestrian, a degree in early childhood education (which utilized to teach for a few years), and is now full steam ahead as a successful actress. 

She has starred in ABC’s “Queens,” “Dynasty,” “First Wives Club,” etc. and now you can catch her playing Margaret in Tyler Perry’s upcoming new film “A Jazzman’s Blues,” releasing on Netflix September 23rd. Beyond that you can catch her in Netflix’s “Florida Man” (opposite Edgar Ramirez), as well as Apple TV+ “Bad Monkey,” with Vince Vaughn. 

We had the lovely opportunity to sit down with Lauren to chat about her career, A Jazzman’s Blues, and so much more.

Thanks so much for chatting with us! You play Margaret in the upcoming film “A Jazzman’s Blues”. What can you tell us about your role and the film as a whole?

I’m so grateful to be a part of A Jazzman’s Blues. It’s a deeply moving and heartbreaking film about forbidden love. The story explores the obstacles that prevent the main characters (played by Solea Pfeiffer and Joshua Boone) from being together, and without giving away too much, my character is one of those obstacles. It’s an incredible story and this film’s ensemble delivers beautiful performances that I can’t wait for the world to see. This was the first feature Mr. Perry ever wrote, and he was waiting for the right time to make it, so I’m honored to be a part of a film that means so much to him. Mr. Perry and his team at Tyler Perry Studios are such an inspiration. 

You also star in upcoming projects, such as “Florida Man” and “Bad Monkey” opposite some pretty heavy hitters in the industry. How was it filming alongside such talented actors? 

I had an amazing experience on both of those sets and I was struck by the kindness and willingness to collaborate that I encountered. It was refreshing to see heavy hitters at the top of their game so passionate about their craft while lacking ego. It’s wonderful when people you admire and respect exceed your expectations as both artists and human beings. 

You were born in LA, where you began acting as a toddler, raised in London, and now live in Atlanta. How has living in each of these large hubs for the industry shaped you as an actress?

Experiencing a variety of markets, and challenges in those markets, makes me really appreciate everything. I also lived in New York for 10 years, and it was both wonderful and grueling but taught me so much. I’m now travelling between New York, Los Angeles and Atlanta and I’m acutely aware that your experience of a city is a reflection of where you are at a given time so it’s been really nice to have such great experiences in New York and Los Angeles lately. It’s a good reminder that nothing is permanent, and a lot of growth comes from those challenging times. 

In this digital age how do you feel social media has negatively or positively impacted the way we view ourselves?

I try to be very conscious of what I consume on social media and have recently discovered the power of the mute feature. We run the risk of comparing ourselves to someone else’s edited and curated feed on social media, and forget that it’s not the whole picture. I try to follow accounts that inspire me, bring me joy and hope to put the same kind of content into the world. I try to remind myself it’s a tool, and I can shape my experience interfacing with it. 

You have a degree in early childhood education. Are there any lessons you’ve learned in your stint teaching that you’ve rolled over into your acting career?

When I was a teacher, celebrating wins went a long way with my students. The same is true for ourselves, and our loved ones. My education and experience in the classroom taught me to celebrate and acknowledge what I love about people. I am still working on encouraging myself in that way. A willingness to improvise and adapt is also critical in the classroom and I’ve found the same is true in almost any other profession. What I learned as a teacher, that still rings true, is everything works out. Zooming out and reminding myself of the big picture, and that all things come together, helps me when I start to overthink or worry. 

As we are approaching the end of 2022 (CRAZY!) are there any final goals or achievements you want to accomplish?

I’m always working to hone my craft and am excited about future career opportunities, but I’m working on scheduling time for more experiences. I’m looking forward to time at the beach with my family, a trip to visit a friend, and time off to enjoy the holidays. I’m finding the more full my life is as I work towards those career goals, the more I’m able to enjoy the process and let go of the little things I used to beat myself up over. I love setting goals and then have to remind myself to give myself grace and trust the timing of my life. 

Where can our readers keep up with all of your exciting new projects?

I’m most active on Instagram at: lauren_buglioli!

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