Samantha Lorraine (born May 11, 2007, in Los Angeles, California) was born into a Cuban family and grew up in Miami, Florida. Her parents, Mat and Candy Lorraine, recognized her passion for acting early on and supported her with theater workshops and acting lessons.

In the AMC series The Walking Dead: World Beyond (2020), she took on the role of young Hope Bennett. This first series role brought her international attention and laid the foundation for her future career.