Portrait of Cassie Ventura

Cassie Ventura

Acting

Biography

Casandra Ventura (born August 26, 1986), known professionally as Cassie, is a half Filipino and half black singer, model, and dancer. After being introduced to music producer Ryan Leslie, she was signed to his music-media company, NextSelection Lifestyle Group. Leslie wrote and produced Cassie's first single, "Me & U", which became a major hit in 2006. He convinced Sean "Diddy" Combs to partner his Bad Boy Records with Leslie's NextSelection imprint for the release of her debut album, Cassie, which was released in August 2006. Her second album, Electro Love, has yet to be released.

Born: August 26, 1986

Place of Birth: New London, Connecticut, USA

Filmography

2024
TMZ Presents: The Downfall of Diddy

as Self (archive footage)

2020
Spenser Confidential

as Elise (uncredited)

2016
Honey 3: Dare to Dance

as Melea Martin

2015
Empire

as Haven Quinn

2008
Step Up 2: The Streets

as Sophie Donovan

2003
Barbarian

as Harem

2001
1994