Sandra McCoy

Sandra Christina McCoy[1] (born August 14, 1979) is an American actress and dancer. McCoy is primarily known for being featured in the music video of NSYNC's 2001 single, "Pop" and as Vanessa in Porky's Pimpin Pee Wee.

Sandra McCoy
Born
Sandra Christina McCoy[1]

(1979-08-14) August 14, 1979
San Jose, California, U.S.
Years active2001–2014
Websitewww.sandramccoy.com

Early life and education

McCoy was born and raised in San Jose, California in a Filipino/Irish family. Her mother was a high school Physical Education teacher, tennis coach, and aerobics instructor. Her father was the director of database management at the County Sheriff's Department and a private pilot. Her parents, Madeline and Gary McCoy and her brother Scott McCoy died in late 1993 in an airplane crash in the fresno area when their plane exploded midair. Sandra did not go on the trip as she had a swimming competition. Instead her brother took a friend, Mark Guitterez (both students of Quimby Oak Jr. High School at the time of death) whom also perished in the crash.[2]

McCoy has trained in dance and gymnastics since she was eight years old and was on the cheerleading squad and soccer and diving teams at Independence High School.

Career

McCoy moved to Los Angeles, where she still resides today, to pursue a career in show business after attaining a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Santa Clara University. Though her first attempt at Hollywood success, a four-girl pop group, fell through, McCoy has continued to enjoy several other successes in the film industry as both an actress and dancer. Her first real break into the business was booking the lead role in 'N Sync's "Pop" music video. In addition, she was a cheerleader for the Los Angeles Lakers in the season of 2002–2003 and made her calendar debut in Music Video Beauties of 2004.

McCoy made many appearances in small roles on several noted television shows before landing her first lead role. She is best known for her starring role as Mercedes in 2005's Cry Wolf, where she met her long-term boyfriend Jared Padalecki; however, the two ended their relationship in 2008.[3]

In early March 2007, McCoy auditioned for the reality television series Pussycat Dolls Present: The Search for the Next Doll to become the seventh Pussycat Doll, but did not make it into the house. McCoy also guest-starred in the Supernatural episode "Bedtime Stories".[4][5]

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role Notes
2002 Orange County Dancer
2002 Scooby-Doo Waitress Uncredited
2002 Like Mike Cheerleader #8
2002 The Hot Chick Jessica Cheer Girl
2003 Down with Love Astronette #5
2004 A Cinderella Story Cheerleader / Dancer #1
2005 Wild Things: Diamonds in the Rough Elena Sandoval Direct to video
2005 Crash Landing Melanie
2005 Cry Wolf Mercedes
2005 Horror High Leslie
2006 Lost Signal Tiffany Matthews
2007 House of Fears Hailey
2010 Toxic Jaymee
2009 Nite Tales: The Movie Serena
2009 Deep in the Valley Cute Nurse
2009 Porky's Pimpin' Pee Wee Vanessa

Television
Year Title Role Notes
2001 Maybe It's Me Cheerleader Episode: "The Cheerleader Episode"
2001 Felicity Pageant Contestant Uncredited, episode: "Miss Conception"
2001 General Hospital Mandy Episode dated: December 21, 2001
2002 Power Rangers Wild Force Kendall 2 episodes
2002 Hidden Hills Miss Lily 6 episodes
2002 Sabrina the Teenage Witch Attractive Woman Episode: "It's a Hot, Hot, Hot, Hot Christmas"
2003 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Hot Chick Episode: "Lady Heather's Box"
2003 The Parkers Girl #2 Episode: "A Plot of View"
2003 Days of Our Lives Joelle Episode dated: September 25, 2003
2003 CSI: Miami Allyson Episode: "Dead Zone"
2005 Days of Our Lives Amber Episode dated: October 24, 2005
2006 CSI: NY Amber Capece Episode: "Risk"
2006 Two and a Half Men Tina Episode: "Working for Caligula"
2006 Veronica Mars Scarlett Uncredited, episode: "Of Vice and Men"
2007 The O.C. Hippie Chick Episode: "The Groundhog Day"
2007 Pussycat Dolls Present: The Search for the Next Doll Herself Episode: "The Auditions"
2007 Supernatural Crossroads Demon Episode: "Bedtime Stories"
2009 Secret Girlfriend Actress / Girl In Car Episode: "You Help Sam Have His First Wet Dream" (as Girl In Car),
Episode: "You Get a New Girlfriend" (as Actress)
2011 Rizzoli & Isles Spa Worker Episode: "Living Proof"
2012 Femme Fatales Professor Kelsey Williams Episode: "Extracurricular Activities"
2012 Vegas Monique Morel Episode: "Masquerade"
2014 Benched Lucy Episode: "Shark, Actually"

Music videos
Year Title Artist
2001 "Pop" 'N Sync
2001 "The Way You Like It" Adema
2003 "Señorita" Justin Timberlake
2003 "How Can I Live" Ill Niño
2007 "You Never Take Me Dancing" Travis Tritt
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References
  1. "Sandra Christina McCoy, Born 08/14/1979 in California". California Birth Index. Retrieved February 5, 2020.
  2. Sandra McCoy - About Sandra:: Archived July 21, 2006, at the Wayback Machine
  3. Rudolph, Ileane (November 1, 2007). "Up Close with Supernatural's Jared Padalecki: Part 1". TV Guide Interviews. TVGuide.com. Retrieved November 2, 2007.
  4. "Bedtime Stories". Supernatural. Season 3. Episode 5. November 1, 2007.
  5. Rudolph, Ileane (November 1, 2007). "Up Close with Supernatural's Jared Padalecki: Part 1". TV Guide Interviews. TVGuide.com. Retrieved November 2, 2007.
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