Catherine Joy "C. J." Perry (born March 24, 1985) is an American actress and professional wrestler. Catherine Joy "CJ" Perry’s journey from the runway to the wrestling ring and back again is a masterclass in reinvention. Before she became known to WWE fans as the “Ravishing Russian” Lana, Perry was already making waves in the modeling world. Her early exposure came as part of the FSU Cowgirls, a group of spirited Florida State University students who gained national attention during college football broadcasts. That visibility opened doors to modeling gigs with brands like Red Bull and RIDGID Tools and eventually led her to Los Angeles to pursue acting and entertainment full-time.