Meet Laysla De Oliveira, who plays Cruz in Taylor Sheridan’s Lioness

South China Morning Post - Sep 21, 2026

Taylor Sheridan’s spy thriller show Lioness has wrapped up its third season with a shocking finale twist. Inspired by a real-life unit of undercover female agents fighting terrorist organisations, the show boasts an A-list cast led by Zoe Saldaña, Nicole Kidman and Morgan Freeman. The final minutes of Season 3’s last episode spotlight Cruz Manuelos, a young Marine and CIA operative played by Laysla De Oliveira. In a dramatic turn, it is revealed that the multiple attempts to abduct Lioness team...

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