Sandra McCoy

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Sandra McCoy
Born August 14, 1979 (1979-08-14) (age 28)
San Jose, California, United States
Years active 2001–present
Official website

Sandra Christina McCoy (born August 14, 1979) is an American actress and dancer who is best known for her role in the 2005 thriller Cry_Wolf.

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[edit] Biography

[edit] Early life

Sandra McCoy was born in San Jose, California (where she was also raised) to a Filipino/Irish family. Her mother, Madeline McCoy, was a high school P.E. teacher, tennis coach, and aerobics instructor. Her father, Gary McCoy, was the director of database management at the county Sherrif's Department and a private pilot. Her brother, who was two years her junior, enjoyed playing basketball and wrestling. All three passed away in the fall of 1993 in a tragic airplane accident that left McCoy as the sole survivor.[1]

McCoy has trained in dance and gymnastics since she was eight years old, and was on the cheerleading squad at Independence High School, as well as soccer and diving teams. During EyeCon's April run in Orlando, Florida[2], McCoy announced that she is currently engaged to Supernatural and Cry Wolf co-star Jared Padalecki. The two have been dating since 2005.

[edit] Career

McCoy moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in show business after attaining a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Santa Clara University. Though her first attempt at Hollywood success, a four-girl pop group, fell through, McCoy has continued to to enjoy several other successes in the film industry as both an actress and a dancer. Her first real break into the business was booking the lead role in 'N Sync's "Pop" music video, from which she will forever be known as the "Dirty Pop" Girl. In addition, she also cheered for the Los Angeles Lakers in the season of 2002–2003, and appeared in Music Video Beauties of 2004, her calendar debut.

McCoy made many appearances in small roles on several noted television shows before landing her first lead role. She is best known for her starring role as Mercedes in 2005's Cry Wolf, where she met her fiancé and co-star Padalecki.[3]

In early March 2007, McCoy auditioned for the reality television series Pussycat Dolls Present: The Search for the Next Doll to become the seventh Pussycat Doll, but did not make it into the house. McCoy also guest-starred in the Supernatural episode "Bedtime Stories"[4] alongside Padalecki.[5] She currently resides in Los Angeles pursuing an acting career.

[edit] Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
2001 The Wayne Brady Show Herself
Maybe It's Me Cheerleader
Felicity Pageant Contestant
General Hospital Mandy
2002 Orange County Dancer
Scooby-Doo Waitress Uncredited
Power Rangers Wild Force Kendall Reoccurring role
Like Mike Cheerleader #8
The Hot Chick Jessica Cheer Girl
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch Attractive Woman
Hidden Hills Miss Lily
2003 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Hot Chick
Down with Love Astronette #5 As Sandra C. McCoy
Days of Our Lives Joelle
The Parkers Girl #2
CSI: Miami Allyson
2004 A Cinderella Story Cheerleader/Dancer #1
2005 Wild Things: Diamonds in the Rough Elena Sandoval
Crash Landing Melanie
Cry_Wolf Mercedes
Horror High Leslie Voice-over
2006 CSI: NY Amber Capece
Two and a Half Men Tina
Veronica Mars Scarlett
2007 The Pussycat Dolls Present: The Search for the Next Doll Herself
Toxic Jaymee
The O.C. Hippie Chick
Nite Tales: The Movie
House of Fears Hailey
Supernatural Crossroads Demon
2008 Lost Signal Tiffany Matthews
Deep in the Valley Cute Nurse

[edit] References

  1. ^ :: Sandra Mccoy - About Sandra::
  2. ^ Sandray McCoy Talks About How Jared Proposed
  3. ^ Rudolph, Ileane (November 1, 2007). Up Close with Supernatural's Jared Padalecki: Part 1. TV Guide Interviews. TVGuide.com. Retrieved on 2007-11-02.
  4. ^ "Bedtime Stories". Supernatural. 2007-11-01. No. 5, season 3.
  5. ^ Rudolph, Ileane (November 1, 2007). Up Close with Supernatural's Jared Padalecki: Part 1. TV Guide Interviews. TVGuide.com. Retrieved on 2007-11-02.

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