Lana Lanetta Research Paper

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Lana Lanetta was born and grew up in the quaint town of Ogre, Latvia. Coming from a blue-collar family, she marches to the beat of her own drum and has achieved the American dream and beyond. Don’t let her certification in gardening fool you, she is anything but a girly girl and She had no time to try to conform to anyone’s standards, early on she began to shape her own future, working her way up from a street janitor to becoming an adept artist. In her youth she was incredibly active, contributing to her amazing figure that she still maintains today, getting great aerobic workouts from soccer and gymnastics. Extracurricular activities aside, sewing has always been an enduring passion that has stayed near and dear to her heart. Despite her …show more content…

Her father is Russian her mother is Latvian, she moved around a lot when she was younger. From the age of 16 until 21 Lana had resided in over 25 different countries, each unique and impressive in their own way. Language is also another barrier which has not contained her, being fluent in English, Russian, Lativan, and Italian, Lana can communicate and express ideas to a wide audience. When she turned 21 she made what is perhaps the most important decision of her life and moved to America to live the American Dream. America is a land ripe with opportunities, and Lana is the living proof that you can achieve anything you set your mind to. You cannot sit idly by and wait for success to come to you. Her first taste of American culture was Chicago, Illinois. She has been based there for 16 years now, eternally grateful that she followed her instincts and relocated, it served as the beginning of a new and wonderful chapter in her life! In 2005 she graduated from Chicago Independent Film School with 3 diplomas. Her time in her school production class has helped her become efficient with Final Cut Pro, and

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