Pisay Pao

Pisay Pao (born November 1, 1984) is an American actress. She is best known for her role as Cassandra in the Syfy series Z Nation.

Pisay Pao
Born
Pisay Pao

(1984-11-01) November 1, 1984[1]
Thailand
OccupationActress
Years active2005–present

Early life

Pao was born on November 1, 1984 in Thailand, at a refugee camp where her Cambodian parents were placed to escape political persecution during the Cambodian Civil War.[1] Her parents were granted political asylum in the United States in 1986, and settled in Seattle, Washington, where she was raised.[2][3][4][1][5] Pao stated that she was attracted to the arts from an early age, and began painting, drawing, dancing, and performing as a child. She obliged her parents' wishes to focus on an academic career instead, earning a scholarship to attend the University of Washington.[2] However, she left her university course to instead pursue a career in fashion and the performing arts.[2]

Career

Pao was introduced to a talent agent through a friend that was a model.[2] Pao stated that she exercised several times per week to prepare for her role in the TV series Z Nation.[6][7] Pao reportedly often attends comic book conventions to meet fans, and has expressed her wish to portray Marvel Comics super hero Storm.[5][6]

Personal life

Pao has stated that her parents' struggle to escape the Cambodian civil war is an inspiration for her work.[7][7]

Pao is also a Christian.[8]

Pao has travelled to Cambodia to visit her family members who remained there. Her first trip was in 2001.[5]

Pao is a self-professed advocate for women's rights. She has stated that she "wants to find a way to bring justice for all women who are victims of sexual violence."[2][5]

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role Notes
2005 Simply Fobulous Chantavy
2009 The Whole Truth Inona Kim
2010 Your Lucky Day Wife
2012 Door to Door Dee
2018 Bitter Melons Sophia
2019 Velvet Buzzsaw Attorney
2019 We Take the Low Road Hospice Worker

Television
Year Title Role Notes
2014–2016 Z Nation Cassandra Main role
2016 NCIS: Los Angeles Jamie Patterson Episode: "Core Values"
2019–2020 Doom Patrol Oyewah 2 episodes

Video games
Year Title Role Notes
2018 State of Decay 2 Lynne (Medical Nurse) Live action role
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    References
    1. Pisay Pao (November 1, 2016). "Pisay Pao Twitter". Twitter. Retrieved December 17, 2017.
    2. Naluda (January 1, 2016). "Pisay Pao". Naluda Interviews. Retrieved December 17, 2017.
    3. CHAW, KENNETH (10 March 2016). "Meet Cambodian-American actress Pisay Pao". Star2.com. Retrieved 4 April 2019.
    4. Katie Sauro (March 31, 2015). "Pisay's Power Play". Media Inc. Retrieved December 17, 2017.
    5. Darcy Tharp (June 9, 2016). "Z Nation star Pisay Pao talks acting and staying in shape". Most Magazine. Retrieved January 10, 2018.
    6. Amrie (September 11, 2015). "Previewing Z NATION Season 2 with Pisay Pao". My Take On... Retrieved December 17, 2017.
    7. Bianca Teixeira (September 18, 2015). "A Woman You Should Meet: Pisay Pao". Sharp Magazine. Retrieved December 17, 2017.
    8. Pisay Pao (December 11, 2017). "Pisay Pao Twitter". Twitter. Retrieved December 17, 2017.
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