Louis Lay is an international actor and former competitive athlete known for his roles in popular network television series and genre films. Born in Singapore to a Chinese mother and a French sailor father, he spent his childhood traveling globally before settling in Canada. Because of his multicultural upbringing, he speaks fluent English, French, and Mandarin. Before transitioning full-time into acting, Lay was a top-10 ranked competitive swimmer in Canada and a certified PADI Scuba Diving Instructor.