On the new Melrose Place, Lauren Yung is played by Stephanie Jacobsen. She's a medical student at UCLA that has trouble paying her tuition.

As a result - spoiler alert! - Lauren turns to the oldest profession on the planet. Against her better initial judgment, she becomes a high-priced prostitute.

This decision will lead to a worl of trouble for the character, as well as to the appearance of Kelly Carlson in the role of Lauren's madame.

How else is Yung connected to the show and its various characters/events? The video below sheds light on the answer:

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