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Pisay Pao
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Pisay Pao

(1984-11-01) November 1, 1984 (age 40)
Occupation Actress
Years active 2005 to Present

Pisay Pao (born November 1, 1984) is an American actress. She is well-known for playing Cassandra in the TV show Z Nation on Syfy.

Early Life and Dreams

Pisay Pao was born on November 1, 1984, in Thailand. She was born in a refugee camp because her parents had to leave their home in Cambodia. They left during the Cambodian Civil War to find safety.

In 1986, her family was allowed to live in the United States. They settled in Seattle, Washington, where Pisay grew up. From a young age, Pisay loved art. She enjoyed painting, drawing, dancing, and acting.

Her parents wanted her to focus on her studies. She even earned a scholarship to attend the University of Washington. However, Pisay decided to follow her passion for fashion and acting instead.

Acting Career

Pisay Pao has shared that the movie The Motel inspired her. It showed her that stories about Asian Americans could be told in movies and TV.

A friend who was a model helped Pisay meet a talent agent. This helped her start her acting journey. Pisay worked hard to prepare for her role in the TV series Z Nation. She often exercised many times a week.

Pisay enjoys meeting her fans at comic book conventions. She has also said she would love to play the Marvel Comics super hero Storm. Besides movies and TV, she has also acted in a play called what you are now in New York.

Personal Life

Pisay Pao finds inspiration in her parents' journey. Their struggle to escape the Cambodian civil war motivates her work.

Pisay is also a Christian. She has visited her family in Cambodia several times. Her first trip there was in 2001. Pisay is also a strong supporter of women's rights.

Film and TV Roles

Pisay Pao has appeared in several movies and television shows.

Movies

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 Shows

Year Title Role Notes
2014–2016 Z Nation Cassandra Main role in seasons 1 and 2, guest in season 3
2016 NCIS: Los Angeles Jamie Patterson Episode: "Core Values"
2019–2020 Doom Patrol Oyewah Appeared in 7 episodes

Video Games

Year Title Role Notes
2018 State of Decay 2 Lynne (Medical Nurse) Live action role
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