Cassandra Gava, a ravishing Filipino-American brunette beauty, was born Cassandra Gaviola on April 28, 1959, in the vibrant city of San Francisco, California. This captivating actress had a memorable role as a sultry and seductive witch who shared a romantic encounter with Arnold Schwarzenegger in the iconic 1982 film Conan the Barbarian.
Gava's impressive acting skills were also showcased in the offbeat and original horror vampire sleeper, The Black Room (1982),where she played the role of the provocative Bridget. Her performance as the enticing stripper Amber in the underrated cop thriller Dead Aim further demonstrated her range as an actress.
In addition to her film work, Cassandra Gava made guest appearances on several popular TV shows, including Vega$ (1978),Fantasy Island (1977),Taxi (1978),Amazing Stories (1985),and China Beach (1988). She also had a recurring role on the popular daytime TV soap opera General Hospital.
Beyond her acting career, Cassandra Gava has also ventured into modeling, gracing the cover of the Jefferson Starship album Spitfire. More recently, she has produced and served as a casting assistant on the acclaimed independent feature Last Goodbye.