Pisay Pao

Pisay Pao is an American actress known for her role as Cassandra in the Syfy series Z Nation. Born on November 1, 1984, in a Thai refugee camp, Pao's Cambodian parents sought political asylum in the United States and settled in Seattle. While she initially pursued an academic career with a scholarship at the University of Washington, Pao decided to follow her passion for fashion and the performing arts. After being introduced to a talent agent, she landed her breakout role in Z Nation. Pao dedicated herself to physical training for the role and remains committed to her craft.