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Jean competed in the Miss Texas Teen USA pageant from 2002 to 2004. |
Jean competed in the [[Miss Texas Teen USA]] pageant from 2002 to 2004. She was a semifinalist in both 2003 and 2004 and held the local title of Miss Houston Teen USA in 2003.<ref>http://www.pageantupdate.info/miss-texas-usa-teen-usa-pageant-results.html</ref><ref>https://misshoustonpageant.com/results/</ref> In these pageants, she competed alongside future [[Miss Texas USA]] Lauren Lanning (2006) and Magen Ellis (2007). Jean (as Cassandra Whitehead) won Miss Corpus Christi 2004,<ref name=caller>{{cite news | first = Cassandra | last = Hinojosa | title = Will ''Miss Corpus Christi'' be America's top model? | date = September 20, 2005 | url = http://www.caller.com/ccct/ladies_only/article/0,1641,CCCT_19665_4094651,00.html | work = [[Corpus Christi Caller-Times]] | archivedate = November 29, 2005 | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20051129180526/http://www.caller.com/ccct/ladies_only/article/0%2C1641%2CCCCT_19665_4094651%2C00.html | url-status = dead }}</ref> a title held by [[Eva Longoria]] in 1998. She made the top 10 at [[Miss Texas USA]] 2005.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://tftj.com/db/preliminary.htm?year=2005&pag_id=3&prelim_id=32 |title=Miss Texas USA 2005 pageant information |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070310214327/http://tftj.com/db/preliminary.htm?year=2005&pag_id=3&prelim_id=32 |archivedate=2007-03-10 }}</ref> <!--Jean is a cousin of Nicole O'Brian, a former Miss Texas Teen USA and Miss Texas USA.--> |
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Whitehead competed in the [[Miss California USA]] 2008 pageant but was disqualified due to her appearance on [[America's Next Top Model]].<ref>https://shadowproof.com/2009/06/02/trump-altering-miss-ca-contract-to-her-benefit/</ref> The Miss Universe Organization did change the rules, as future ANTM finalist [[Natalie Pack]] later won the title of Miss California USA 2012<ref>https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2084453/First-lesbian-contestants-fail-reach-finals-Miss-California-Americas-Next-Top-Model-contestant-takes-crown.html</ref> and [[The Voice (American season 8)|The Voice]] contestant DeAnna Johnson would go on to win the title of [[Miss Georgia USA]] 2017. |
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In 2008, Whitehead was a judge for the Miss Newport Beach pageant.<ref name=newportbeachpageant>{{cite web |publisher=Miss Newport Beach |title=2008 Judges - Cassandra Whitehead |url=http://www.newportbeachpageant.com/2008/judges-2008/cassandra-jean/ |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080509092000/http://www.newportbeachpageant.com/2008/judges-2008/cassandra-jean/ |archivedate=2008-05-09 }}</ref> Whitehead was a 19-year-old student at [[Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi]] while participating in ''[[America's Next Top Model]]''.<ref name=caller /> |
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==''America's Next Top Model''== |
==''America's Next Top Model''== |
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Revision as of 23:08, 16 March 2020
Cassandra Jean | |
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| Born | Cassandra Jean Whitehead October 5, 1985 |
| Alma mater | Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi |
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| Children | 1 |
Cassandra Jean Whitehead (born October 5, 1985), also known as Cassandra Jean Amell,[1][2] is an American actress, model, and beauty pageant queen from Houston, Texas. Jean attended Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi.
Beauty pageants
Jean competed in the Miss Texas Teen USA pageant from 2002 to 2004. She was a semifinalist in both 2003 and 2004 and held the local title of Miss Houston Teen USA in 2003.[3][4] In these pageants, she competed alongside future Miss Texas USA Lauren Lanning (2006) and Magen Ellis (2007). Jean (as Cassandra Whitehead) won Miss Corpus Christi 2004,[5] a title held by Eva Longoria in 1998. She made the top 10 at Miss Texas USA 2005.[6]
Whitehead competed in the Miss California USA 2008 pageant but was disqualified due to her appearance on America's Next Top Model.[7] The Miss Universe Organization did change the rules, as future ANTM finalist Natalie Pack later won the title of Miss California USA 2012[8] and The Voice contestant DeAnna Johnson would go on to win the title of Miss Georgia USA 2017.
In 2008, Whitehead was a judge for the Miss Newport Beach pageant.[9] Whitehead was a 19-year-old student at Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi while participating in America's Next Top Model.[5]
America's Next Top Model
Jean was the first girl chosen for the top 13 to compete on the UPN reality television show America's Next Top Model, Cycle 5 however quit the competition outside of judging panel during the fourth episode. She became very emotional during the makeovers in episode three, wherein her long, dark brown hair was cut extremely short and dyed blond. During the next judging round, host Tyra Banks was still not pleased with Jean's haircut, wanting to make it even shorter and scheduling a time to have it redone but Jean refused.[10] Claiming that the producers gave her one night to consider her options, she walked out the following morning.[11] During her time on Top Model, Jean took two photos and received one third call-out and one first call-out. Jean made an appearance in The Cycle 5 Reunion, America's Next Top Model: Where the Girls Are, and America's Next Top Model: Exposed.[12] In 2009, she was voted one of the most memorable contestants by AOL Canada entertainment.[13]
Acting career
Jean appears in the film 2 Dudes and a Dream (2009).[14] She has had guest roles on several TV shows including One Tree Hill,[15] The Middleman, CSI: Miami, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Las Vegas, Hannah Montana, Twenty-Four Seven (MTV), America's Next Producer (TV Guide Network), and a speaking role on Mad Men.[9]
Jean hosted Lucky Strike's Bowl for a Cause, MySpace and Tommy Lee's Super Bowl XL Event, Miss Corpus Christi 2006, America's Next Top Model Diva Dish along with "Red Carpet Makeovers" for the Tyra Banks Show.[9] She also appeared on the game show 1 vs. 100 on February 15, 2008, winning $500,000.[12]
Jean played the character of Nora Fries in Elseworlds, the 2018 Arrowverse crossover event between The CW series The Flash, Supergirl, and Arrow.[1]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 2 Dudes and a Dream | Hot girl | Direct-to-video |
| 2010 | Kill Katie Malone | Ellen | |
| 2012 | Yellow | Becky | |
| 2013 | Love and Skin | Stephanie | Short film |
| 2017 | Rice on White | Izabella |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | America's Next Top Model | Herself | Contestant (4 episodes) |
| 2007 | CSI: Miami | Murder victim | Uncredited role (Episode: "Born to Kill") |
| 2007 | Hannah Montana | Pretty girl | Uncredited role (Episode: "Sleepwalk This Way") |
| 2007 | Las Vegas | Bikini contestant | Uncredited role (Episode: "Head Games") |
| 2007 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Pola Chesterwood | Episode: "The Chick Chop Flick Shop" |
| 2008 | The Middleman | Dana Barrett | Episode: "The Ectoplasmic Panhellenic Investigation" |
| 2009 | One Tree Hill | Missy | 2 episodes |
| 2010 | Passenger | Cherub Zoon / Sarah | 1 episode |
| 2010 | Mad Men | Carolyn Jones | Episode: "Tomorrowland" |
| 2010 | NCIS: Los Angeles | Receptionist | Episode: "Anonymous" |
| 2011 | CSI: NY | Olivia Prescott | Episode: "Do or Die" |
| 2013 | Hart of Dixie | Claudette | Episode: "The Gambler" |
| 2018 | Arrow | Nora Fries | Episode: "Elseworlds, Part 2" |
| 2018 | Supergirl | Nora Fries | Episode: "Elseworlds, Part 3" |
Personal life
Jean married actor Stephen Amell on December 25, 2012, while they were on a vacation in the Caribbean. They have a daughter, born in 2013.[16]
References
- ^ a b Gelman, Vlada (September 14, 2018). "Cassandra Jean Amell Joins Arrowverse Crossover as Mr. Freeze's Wife". TVLine. Retrieved September 14, 2018.
- ^ "Free Family Tree, Genealogy and Family History – MyHeritage". www.familytreelegends.com.
- ^ http://www.pageantupdate.info/miss-texas-usa-teen-usa-pageant-results.html
- ^ https://misshoustonpageant.com/results/
- ^ a b Hinojosa, Cassandra (September 20, 2005). "Will Miss Corpus Christi be America's top model?". Corpus Christi Caller-Times. Archived from the original on November 29, 2005.
- ^ "Miss Texas USA 2005 pageant information". Archived from the original on 2007-03-10.
- ^ https://shadowproof.com/2009/06/02/trump-altering-miss-ca-contract-to-her-benefit/
- ^ https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2084453/First-lesbian-contestants-fail-reach-finals-Miss-California-Americas-Next-Top-Model-contestant-takes-crown.html
- ^ a b c "2008 Judges - Cassandra Whitehead". Miss Newport Beach. Archived from the original on 2008-05-09.
- ^ "Role Model". Houston Press. October 13, 2005.
- ^ Bark, Ed (November 9, 2005). "Over the Top". The Dallas Morning News.
- ^ a b "Cassandra Whitehead". Where are the models of ANTM now?. Retrieved 29 April 2014.
- ^ Jancelewicz, Chris. "Top Model Contestants We Can't Forget, II". AOL entertainment. Archived from the original on 2008-03-10.
- ^ GoToMyCollection[permanent dead link] Review 2 Dudes and a Dream 2009
- ^ "One Tree Hill blog". Archived from the original on 2009-04-20. Retrieved 2009-04-09.
- ^ "Mavi Alexandra Jean Amell: Stephen Amell's Baby Girl". Huffington Post. 2013-10-20.
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