General Hospital Cassandra James who plays Dr. Terry Randolph, on the popular ABC Soap is celebrating a birthday today. (Wednesday, July 17) In celebration of her birthday, we composed 5 things you need to know about Cassandra!
Enjoy the list and make sure to head over to twitter, RIGHT HERE and wish Cassandra a very Happy Birthday!
5 Things to Know About Cassandra James!
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She’s a Groundbreaker: Cassandra James is best known for playing Dr. Terry Randolph on General Hospital.
This role holds significance because Cassandra James herself is transgender, making Dr. Terry the first transgender character on a soap opera to be portrayed by a trans actress.
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More Than Her Role: While Dr. Terry is an important part of her career, Cassandra James is an accomplished actress beyond General Hospital.
She has appeared in other shows like “Sort Of” and has spoken out about the importance of authentic representation [Los Angeles Blade].
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Dual Heritage: Cassandra James is both American and Canadian. Born in California to a white American father and a Chinese mother, she grew up in Vancouver [IMDb].
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Early Performer: The acting bug bit Cassandra James early on. She’s always had a passion for storytelling and performing, and that enthusiasm fueled her journey as an actress [Toronto Metropolitan University].
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Respectful Collaboration: Cassandra James has spoken about feeling valued on the set of General Hospital. She has collaborated with the writers to create a well-rounded character and contribute to positive trans representation on television [TV Insider].
Happy Birthday Cassandra!
Thank you @GeneralHospital for giving me the opportunity to represent and uplift my beautiful trans community. We need allies more than ever and I’m so grateful for the support of the entire GH community, production and fans alike. Much love and happy Pride! 🥰🏳️⚧️💖 https://t.co/6lHpMl8Vjz
— Cassandra James (@cassandrajames_) June 12, 2023
