Cassie Ventura
Cassie Ventura | |
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Born | Casandra Elizabeth Ventura August 26, 1986 New London, Connecticut, U.S. |
Occupations |
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Years active | 2004–present |
Spouse |
Alex Fine (m. 2019) |
Children | 2 |
Modeling information | |
Height | 1.69 m (5 ft 7 in)[1] |
Eye color | Brown |
Agency | Wilhelmina |
Musical career | |
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Labels | |
Website | cassiesuper |
Casandra Elizabeth Ventura (born August 26, 1986), known
With "Me & U" issued as its lead single, Ventura's self-titled debut studio album was released in August 2006, peaking at number four on the Billboard 200.[6] In 2008, Ventura released the single "Official Girl" (featuring Lil Wayne). The following year, she released the singles "Must Be Love" (featuring Diddy) and "Let's Get Crazy" (featuring Akon); she signed with Interscope Records to release her debut mixtape RockaByeBaby (2013), which was promoted by the music videos for its singles "Numb" (featuring Rick Ross) and "Paradise" (featuring Wiz Khalifa).[7]
Ventura signed with modeling agency Wilhelmina Models early in her career, and later One Management. She has modeled for Calvin Klein[8] and has been featured in magazines including GQ, Seventeen,[9] and Bust, also becoming the public face of ASOS's 2013 spring collection.[10] Ventura has starred in advertising for Delia's, Adidas, Abercrombie & Fitch, and Clean & Clear.[11] Furthermore, she has appeared in films such as Step Up 2: The Streets (2008) and The Perfect Match (2016).
Early life
Casandra Elizabeth Ventura was born on August 26, 1986, in
Career
2004–2007: Cassie
Ryan Leslie spotted Cassie at clubs and parties in late 2004 frequently.[15][19] The two wrote a duet called "Kiss Me", and after recording the track, Leslie played the song for music executive Tommy Mottola.[15][19] Mottola offered Cassie a management deal, and Leslie signed her to NextSelection Lifestyle Group.[20][21] Leslie wrote and produced Cassie's first single, "Me & U", in 2005. The song became a club hit in Germany.[13] During this time, Diddy heard "Me & U" in a club, and Leslie convinced him to partner his Bad Boy Records with Leslie's NextSelection imprint for the release of Cassie's debut album.[13]
2008–2013: Acting debut and RockaByeBaby
In 2008, Ventura made her film debut as Sophie Donovan in the dance film
After several delays, it was announced in December 2009 that Ventura had signed a new record deal with Interscope Records.[36] She is featured in a spread in the August/September issue of Bust in which she said a new single will be released in the fall. At the time of an October 2010 interview with HitQuarters, A&R Daniel 'Skid' Mitchell said that Ventura had already recorded around fifty songs for the album. Mitchell said that she was taking her time over the album because she is keen for "it to be something that people are going to respect".[29] She appeared in rapper Wiz Khalifa's "Roll Up" music video as his love interest.
Ventura released the single "
In July 2012, Ventura announced that she had been working simultaneously on her album and a new
2016–2019: Second studio album and other endeavors
In March 2015, Ventura's boyfriend, rapper-producer Combs announced he would return to producing and revealed he would be producing songs for Ventura's second studio album.[51] In 2016 it was announced Ventura would return to acting, playing the lead role in the romantic comedy The Perfect Match. It was released on March 11, 2016.[52] In late 2017, she released the singles "Love a Loser" featuring American rapper G-Eazy[53] and "Don't Play It Safe".[54]
In January 2019, after ending her relationship with Combs and leaving Bad Boy Records, Ventura worked with producers Chris n Teeb and singer-songwriter Ro James.[55] Throughout Summer 2019, Ventura released several singles via her own Ventura Music label::"Moments" with The Code, "Excuses," "Hungover", "Don't Let Go", "Speaking Of", "Rollercoaster" featuring Ro James, "Teach Me" and "Simple Things". The series of releases was dubbed "Free Fridays" by Ventura and serve as a teaser ahead of the release of her second album.[56][57][58][59][60][61][62]
Artistry and public image
Cassie's music is described as
Ventura is considered a style icon due to her "edgy style"[68] and "feminine" and "sophisticated" fashion. Ventura is accredited with setting the trend among women of shaving their hair, after Ventura shaved hers in 2009 influenced by punk.[69] She has cited Kate Moss as her style influence.[47]
Personal life
Ventura was in a long-term relationship with
Ventura began a relationship with Alex Fine in late 2018.[75] In June 2019, she and Fine announced that they were expecting their first child together.[76] In August 2019, they announced their engagement,[77] and the following month they married.[78][79][80] In October 2019, their wedding photos were published on Vogue's official website.[81] In December 2019, the couple's first child was born: a daughter.[82] The couple's second daughter was born in March 2021.[83]
Discography
- Cassie (2006)
Filmography
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2003 | Barbarian | Harem | Direct-to-video |
2008 | Step Up 2: The Streets | Sophie | |
2016 | The Perfect Match | Eva | |
2016 | Honey 3: Dare to Dance | Melea Martin | Direct-to-video |
2020 | Spenser Confidential | Elise | Uncredited |
TBA | The Lemonade Files: An Untold Story of the Missing Shoes | Flapper Girl 2 | Post-production |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2018 | Empire | Haven Quinn | 2 episodes |
2022 | Hip Hop Family Christmas Wedding | Jai Turner | Television film |
Awards and nominations
Year | Organization | Award | Work | Result |
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2007 | NRJ Music Awards
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International Revelation of the Year[84] | Herself | Nominated |
2007 | ASCAP Pop Music Awards | Most Performed Songs[85] | "Me & U" | Won |
2012 | MVPA Awards | Best Direction of a Female Artist[86] | "King of Hearts" | Nominated |
2012 | MVPA Awards | Best R&B Video[87] | "King of Hearts" | Won |
2013 | MVPA Awards | Best Art Direction[88] | "The Boys" | Nominated |
2017 | Toyota Bold Awards | Beauty Bombshell of the Year[89] | Herself | Won |
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Further reading
- Beaumont-Thomas, Ben (January 6, 2011). "The growing cult of Cassie". The Guardian. Retrieved August 6, 2013.
External links
- Official website
- Cassie Ventura at IMDb