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.
Movies & TV Shows
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Spenser Confidential (2020) — Elise (uncredited)
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Step Up 2: The Streets (2008) — Sophie Donovan
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Empire (2015) — Haven Quinn
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Honey 3: Dare to Dance (2016) — Melea Martin
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The Perfect Match (2016) — Eva
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Sean Combs: The Reckoning (2025) — Self (archive footage)
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TMZ Presents: The Downfall of Diddy (2024) — Self (archive footage)
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Kocktails With Khloé (2016) — Self
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Star Academy (2001) — Self
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Barbarian (2003) — Harem
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TMZ Presents | The Downfall of Diddy 2: The Indictment (2024) — Self (archive footage)
- DJ SWB Volume 6 | This Is How We Do (2009) — Self
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Hip Hop Family Christmas Wedding (2022) — Jai Turner
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The Lemonade Files: An Untold Story of the Missing Shoes — Flapper Dancer #1
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IMPACT x Nightline: Diddy: Drugs, Lies, & Freak Offs (2024) — Self (archive footage)
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Hit Machine (1994) — Self