Cassie Scerbo facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Cassie Scerbo
Scerbo in January 2009
Born	Long Island, New York, U.S.
Occupation	Actress, singer, dancer
Years active	2005–present

Cassandra Lynn Scerbo, known as Cassie Scerbo, is an American actress, singer, and dancer. She was part of the pop group Slumber Party Girls. They were featured on the CBS children's show Dance Revolution. Cassie is famous for her roles in movies like Bring It On: In It to Win It. She also starred in the TV series Make It or Break It as Lauren Tanner. Later, she became well-known as Nova Clarke in the Sharknado movie series.

Cassie Scerbo's Early Life and Career Beginnings

Cassie Scerbo was born on Long Island, New York. Her family has Italian roots. She grew up in Parkland, Florida. While living there, she played soccer for the Parkland Soccer Club. She attended Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.

Joining the Slumber Party Girls

In 2006, Cassie successfully tried out for a music group called Slumber Party Girls. She was chosen as one of five members from over 1,000 people who auditioned. In September 2006, the group hosted a children's music show called Dance Revolution. This show encouraged kids to eat healthy and stay fit.

The Slumber Party Girls' songs were a big part of the series. Their first album, Dance Revolution, was released. However, the TV show was not continued for a second season. In mid-2007, the group decided to go their separate ways.

Cassie's Solo Music and Early Acting Roles

After the group split, Cassie Scerbo signed a solo music deal with Geffen Records. In 2008, she released three of her own songs on iTunes. These songs were "Betcha Don't Know," "Sugar and Spice," and "Top Of The World."

In 2007, Cassie starred in the fourth Bring It On movie, Bring It On: In It to Win It. She played Brooke, the captain of a cheerleading team. This movie was released directly to DVD in December 2007. That same year, Cassie also appeared in a TV pilot for Disney Channel called Arwin!. However, Disney Channel did not pick up the show.

Becoming a TV Star: Make It or Break It and Beyond

In September 2008, Cassie Scerbo appeared in the movie Soccer Mom. This film was released directly to DVD.

Starring in Make It or Break It

In June 2009, Cassie was cast in the ABC Family TV series Make It or Break It. The show was very popular, with 2.5 million viewers for its first episode. Cassie played Lauren Tanner, a talented gymnast who dreamed of going to the Olympic Games.

Because the show was so successful, ABC Family ordered more episodes. The series was renewed for a third and final season in January 2012. The last episode aired in May 2012. In April 2010, Cassie also appeared in an episode of CSI: Miami called "Spring Breakdown."

Other Roles and Sharknado Fame

In 2011, Cassie Scerbo starred in the ABC Family original movie Teen Spirit. She played a popular high school girl who passes away. To enter Heaven, she must help the school's least popular girl become prom queen. The movie premiered on August 7, 2011.

In 2013, Cassie starred in the Syfy original movie Sharknado. She played a bartender named Nova Clarke. She returned to play Nova in several more Sharknado movies. These included Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No! (2015), Sharknado 5: Global Swarming (2017), and the final movie, The Last Sharknado: It's About Time (2018). In these films, her character became a tough fighter against sharknados.

Cassie Scerbo's Film and Television Work

Movies

Television Shows

Albums Released

• 2006: Dance Revolution

See also

In Spanish: Cassie Scerbo para niños