Biographie
Paula Lauzon is an actor, director, casting director, and producer whose work spans independent film, true crime docudramas, and elevated genre storytelling. Born Maria Paula Lauzon in Fall River, Massachusetts, she credits her late mother, Maria A. Lauzon-born on São Miguel Island in the Azores-for inspiring her deep love of cinema. She also acknowledges the quiet influence of her late father, Paul Lauzon, who often encouraged her to join the Army as a path to stability, structure, and opportunity-though she instead found her purpose in the arts. Her creative roots were shaped by classic Hollywood films, local theater, and an unshakable instinct for reinvention.
She has appeared in over 40 productions, including recurring roles in acclaimed true crime series such as People Magazine Investigates, Fatal Attraction, A Lie to Die For, and Evil Lives Here, with credits on major platforms including Netflix, ID Discovery, and Oxygen.
Behind the camera, Paula is the founder of San Gabriel Films (formerly HarLau Productions), where she directs and produces character-driven stories with emotional weight and social relevance. Her short film Consequences is currently in post-production and slated for festival submissions in 2025. She also recently optioned the horror feature Cell Block Z, written by L.A.-based screenwriter and executive producer Joe McGarvey. The film combines sharp social commentary with genre thrills, exploring a zombie outbreak inside a Texas prison and the uneasy alliances that emerge between inmates and guards.
Now based in Austin, Texas, Paula is expanding her creative reach through San Gabriel Talent, offering boutique casting and talent representation services. Her hybrid model champions independent artists across development, production, and distribution.
Paula is a proud member of the Television Academy and has served as a judge for both the Daytime Emmy Awards and the Burbank International Film Festival. Across all facets of her work, she is driven by authenticity, collaboration, and resilience-the same qualities that have carried her through personal trials and artistic triumphs alike.
