Knight Squad's Lexi DiBenedetto Is Actually Learning To Throw Knives & We're Seriously Impressed (Exclusive)

Lexi DiBenedetto is one of the breakout stars of Nickelodeon’s new series, Knight Squad – but you probably don’t know a lot about her.

Good thing that JJJ has 10 Fun Facts about the 19-year-old actress!

“I play Prudence who is 1/4th giant on her mother’s side giving her giant-like strength and a giant heart to go with it,” Lexi told us about her character on the series. “Prudence is also extremely loyal and very caring.”

If you don’t know, Knight Squad centers on a group of kids training to become knights and protect the magical kingdom of Astoria.

Check out 10 Fun Facts about Lexi below!

• I have two rescue dogs that I’m in love with.
• I grew up on an island off the coast of North Carolina.
• I use organic makeup and body care products as well as eating organic.
• My favorite movies are Shawshank Redemption and Legally Blonde.
• I grew up horseback riding. I rode English/jumpers and did vaulting. Which is kind of like gymnastics on a horse.
• Seafood and popcorn are my go to meals, although, not together. And yes, popcorn is a full meal.
• My favorite genres of music are Classic Rock and Reggae. But the song “Down Under” by Men at Work always puts me in a good mood.
• I had a pet chicken when I was 8. Her name was Diamond and she would let me paint her toe nails.
• I’m currently learning to throw knives.
• I was born on a full moon and I’m still waiting to turn into a werewolf.