Biografia
Cassandre Girard is a dynamic and internationally based actor working across London, Sydney, and Paris. Known for her versatility, presence, and dedication to craft, she has worked across stage, screen, voice, and commercial platforms with an emphasis on character-driven storytelling and physical performance.
She trained at Sydney Theatre School, Action Acting Academy, and Sydney Acting Studio, developing a strong foundation in classical and contemporary performance. Her stage experience includes leading roles, most notably in Waking Darkly, a surreal and thought-provoking theatre piece inspired by Waking Life, where she was praised for her emotional depth and ability to ground abstract material in authentic, human connection.
On screen, she has brought memorable performances to the horror genre, including Puzzle Box, where she played the Screaming Woman, and After She Died, in which she portrayed the enigmatic Woman in White. These roles demonstrated her strength in psychological and physical storytelling, as well as her ability to convey emotion through silence, movement, and stillness-essential qualities in genre film. In addition to her feature work, she has acted in a wide range of short films that span genres and styles, deepening her screen experience and range as a performer.
She also brings valuable experience from major productions, having worked with internationally renowned directors George Miller and Taika Waititi. These experiences have helped shape her deep understanding of high-level set dynamics and the demands of large-scale storytelling.
In the commercial world, she is a confident and adaptable actor with a strong on-camera presence. Her ease in front of the lens, combined with her expressive abilities, has made her a trusted choice for a variety of campaigns, helping brands connect with authenticity and emotion.
A trained and experienced voice actor, she has worked across narrative, commercial, and character voice-over, bringing clarity, versatility, and subtle emotional shifts to her vocal performances. Her voice work is supported by her formal acting training and multilingual fluency.
Physically, she brings a unique and valuable skill set. She is a certified yoga teacher, giving her exceptional body awareness, control, and breath discipline. She also has advanced training in stage combat and historical weaponry, including sword, staff, and dagger-making her particularly suited to action-heavy, fantasy, or historical productions. These physical skills form a strong foundation for her growing involvement in motion capture, where her precision, adaptability, and physical storytelling are key assets. She is actively developing her work in the performance technology space and is excited by the evolving creative possibilities in mocap and digital performance.
She is fluent in English and French, speaks conversational Spanish, and is currently learning Egyptian Arabic-a testament to her commitment to cross-cultural collaboration and expanding her range as an international performer.
Beyond her acting career, she is recognized by French audiences for her appearances as a contestant on the hit reality series Koh Lanta (the French adaptation of Survivor), where she competed twice and became a fan favorite for her strength, charisma, and resilience. Her time on the show highlighted her determination, spirit, and natural ability to connect with audiences beyond the stage or screen.
With her multicultural background, dedication to craft, and rich combination of physical, vocal, and linguistic skills, Cassandre continues to seek out bold, complex roles and collaborations that push creative boundaries and tell powerful stories.
