- Sometimes Credited As: Laura Harring, Laura Elena Herring, Laura Herring
- Was Miss USA 1985
- Was married to Count Carl Edward Von Bismark and although they divorced, she still retains the title of countess.
- Became the first Latina to win the Miss USA title, and at only 21 years of age.
- Prior to entering show business, Laura thought about becoming a gemologist.
- Grandfather Isauro Cairo, Mexican champion in Equestrian and Fencing 1954.
- Professional Tango dancer.
- Social Worker in India at 18 years old.
- Wore a $25,000,000 dollar necklace and $1,000,000 dollar heels to the 2002 Oscars (Academy Awards) and was surrounded by 4 bodyguards. (2002)
- Was shot in the head at the age of twelve while riding in her parents car in a parking lot when the two cars behind them got into a gunfight. The bullet missed hitting her brain by one millimeter.
Quotes- On MULHOLLAND DRIVE: "I believe the [lesbian] scenes were needed in the film to show the obsession between the two characters, but I was terrified at first, a little watery eyed before doing the scene. David made it very comfortable. It wasn't technical. He just let the cameras roll. There was a lot of respect on the set."
Awards- ALMA Awards: Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture, MULHOLLAND DR. (2002)
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