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Quick Info

Date of birth26 August 1986

Age38 Years

BirthplaceNew London, Connecticut, USA

ProfessionSinger, Dancer, Actress, Model

NationalityAmerican

Marital statusMarried

SpouseAlex Fine

FamilyTwo daughters (Sunny Cinco Fine, Frankie Stone Fine); expecting third child (announced February 2025)

Cassie Ventura, Biography

Cassie Ventura is an American singer, model, dancer and actress who rose to prominence with her 2006 single "Me & U." Over the years she has worked in film

Early life and background

Casandra Elizabeth Ventura was born on August 26, 1986, in New London, Connecticut, and grew up with ties to New York, which is listed as her hometown. She attended The Williams School in New London and later studied at the Interdistrict School for Arts and Communication (ISAAC) in Connecticut, graduating as part of one of the first cohorts. Her multicultural family background includes Filipino ancestry on her father's side and Mexican and West Indian roots on her mother's side.

Ventura began modeling as a teenager, booking print and catalogue work for local retailers and appearing in Seventeen magazine. She later moved to New York City to pursue modeling and dance training, studying at the Broadway Dance Centre and signing with Wilhelmina Models. Early exposure to performing arts and encouragement from industry professionals helped her add singing and choreography to her skill set.

Career

Cassie's recording career accelerated after she connected with songwriter-producer Ryan Leslie. Together they wrote music that led to management and label interest, and Leslie produced her breakout single, "Me & U." The song became a global hit in 2006 and helped establish her as a recording artist. Her self-titled debut album was released on August 8, 2006, and sold roughly 300,000 copies in the United States at the time of its release. "Me & U" reached the top three on the Billboard Hot 100.

Following the success of her debut, Cassie released additional singles and continued to work with a range of collaborators. She recorded a mixtape titled RockaByeBaby, released in 2013, which received critical recognition and was named the best mixtape of the year by Dazed & Confused. Over the years she has released singles such as "Is It You," "Official Girl," "Must Be Love," and "Let's Get Crazy." Some of the later singles did not match the chart performance of her initial hit, but she maintained a presence in music through new releases and collaborations.

Ventura has also worked in film and television. She made her acting debut in 2008 with a supporting role in the dance film Step Up 2: The Streets, and later appeared in projects including the 2016 romantic comedy The Perfect Match. On television she had a role on the series Empire in 2018, credited as Haven Quinn. Her work across music, modeling and acting has contributed to a public image that blends fashion-forward style with performance.

Public profile

Cassie has been recognized with industry awards, including an ASCAP Pop Music Award for Most Performed Songs for "Me & U" and an MVPA Award for Best R&B Video for "King of Hearts." She has served as a face for fashion campaigns, modeled for brands such as Adidas and Abercrombie & Fitch, and was featured in a 2013 Forever 21 campaign. Her personal style—often edgy and fashion-forward—has been noted in media coverage, and she has identified Janet Jackson and Kate Moss as influences.

Her public life has also included well-documented personal and legal matters. Ventura was in a long-term relationship with music producer Sean "Diddy" Combs from 2007 to 2018. In 2023 she filed a lawsuit against him alleging abuse over more than a decade; the parties announced a private resolution to that suit shortly after it was filed. Ventura later confirmed she received a $20 million settlement related to that litigation. In May 2025 she began testifying in a federal case involving allegations against Combs, which included charges of sex trafficking, racketeering and prostitution.

Personal life

Cassie married Alex Fine, a fitness entrepreneur and actor, on August 28, 2019. The couple have two daughters, Sunny Cinco Fine and Frankie Stone Fine, and in February 2025 announced a third pregnancy. Tattoos and personal style choices have been part of her public image, with several visible designs noted in media profiles.

Latest updates

In 2025 Cassie continues to be involved in legal proceedings related to the federal case in which she is a witness. Her public activity also includes ongoing projects across music, fashion and media that reflect the varied stages of her career since breaking through in the mid-2000s.

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Recent Work

RockaByeBaby (mixtape)

Mixtape named best mixtape of the year by Dazed & Confused; released in 2013.

2013
The Perfect Match

Lead role in the 2016 romantic comedy.

2016
Empire

Television role as Haven Quinn in 2018.

2018
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Career Highlights

  1. Breakout single "Me & U" reached number three on the Billboard Hot 100 (2006).
  2. Self-titled debut album released in August 2006, selling approximately 300,000 copies in the U.S. at that time.
  3. Acting debut in Step Up 2: The Streets (2008).
  4. Mixtape RockaByeBaby named best mixtape of the year by Dazed & Confused (2013).
  5. Awards include an ASCAP Pop Music Award and an MVPA Award.
Reviewed by F4U Editorial Desk

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cassie Ventura, born?

Cassie Ventura, was born on 26 August 1986.

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Cassie Ventura, is publicly listed as married to Alex Fine.