Cassandra Sanchez Navarro
Cassandra Sanchez Navarro, Miss Mexico 2017 and Top 10 Miss Universe 2017, advocates for women's empowerment in Mexico.
Movie Actress
July 3, 1991
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Cassandra Sanchez Navarro, born on January 30, 1994, in Mexico City, Mexico, is a talented actress, dancer, and singer. She is the daughter of renowned Mexican actor Sergio Mayer and actress Bárbara Mori. Growing up in a family with a strong background in the entertainment industry, Cassandra was exposed to acting and dancing from a young age. She has two younger half-siblings, Sergio Mayer Mori and Natália Subtil.
Cassandra attended the prestigious Edron Academy in Mexico City, where she honed her skills in acting and various dance styles, including ballet, jazz, and hip-hop. She later pursued further studies at the New York Film Academy in Los Angeles, California.
Her acting career began with appearances in several Mexican television shows and films, making her feature film debut in the 2007 film “Niñas Mal”. In 2010, she starred in the Mexican telenovela “Camaleones”, which earned her the TVyNovelas Award for Best Young Actress in 2011. Cassandra continued to make a name for herself in the Mexican entertainment industry with roles in “El Señor de los Cielos” (2013), “La Doña” (2016), and “El Dragón” (2019). She also ventured into American films, appearing in “The 33” (2015) and “Sicario: Day of the Soldado” (2018).
In 2023, Cassandra starred in the Netflix series “Rebelde”, a reboot of the popular Mexican telenovela of the same name. Her performance in this series further solidified her status as a talented actress, earning her the Premios Juventud Award for Best Actress in a Telenovela in 2017. She also appeared in the film “The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent”, starring Nicolas Cage.
Apart from her acting career, Cassandra is a gifted singer and has released several songs. She is also a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, using her platform to raise awareness of children’s rights and advocate for women’s empowerment.
Cassandra has been in a relationship with Mexican actor Diego Luna since 2017. Together, they continue to make waves in the entertainment industry while also working towards making a positive impact on society.