Sandra Hess Explained

Sandra Hess
Birth Date:27 March 1968
Birth Place:Zürich, Switzerland
Occupation:Actress, model
Years Active:1992–2012

Sandra Hess (born 27 March 1968) is a Swiss former actress and fashion model. She is best known for her role as Sonya Blade in the film Mortal Kombat Annihilation, and Lieutenant Alexandra "Ice" Jensen on the television series .

Life and career

Hess began modeling and working on television commercials when she was 15. After completing high school, she entered the University of Zurich to study law but before completing her degree she came to the United States to build an acting career.

Once settled in Los Angeles, Hess started taking acting classes. Her first role was in the 1992 film Encino Man, playing a cavewoman to Brendan Fraser's caveman character. In 1997, she played the role of Sonya Blade in the film Mortal Kombat Annihilation, taking over the role played by Bridgette Wilson in the first film. In 1998, she portrayed Immortal bounty hunter Reagan Cole, a friend of Duncan MacLeod's, in the ninth episode of the sixth season of .

She also portrayed Andrea von Strucker / Viper in the TV movie Nick Fury: Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. and Alexandra "Ice" Jensen in . Her guest spots include the series , Sliders (Season 4 – Genesis), SeaQuest DSV, and .

In 2008, Hess starred as Sasha on General Hospital. In 2010, she had a guest role on Psych.

She married actor Michael Trucco in July 2009; they were wed in Mexico. She and Trucco both played the parts of lieutenants in the same unit of the Marines in the series. Hess retired from acting in 2012.

Filmography

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1992Encino ManCave Nug
1993The Big GigSandyShort film
1994EndangeredKate
1996ShadaTV film
1997NightwatchStudentUncredited
1997Mortal Kombat AnnihilationSonya Blade
1998Beach HouseAlex
1998Nick Fury: Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.Andrea von Strucker / ViperTV film
2002Face ValueCat Nelson
2004Jennifer Wells
2006One WayDr. Evelin Sage
2008Remarkable PowerCynthia West

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1994Blue SkiesTaiEpisode: "A Kiss Is Just a Mess"
1995seaQuest DSVDr. Karen SommersEpisode: "Something in the Air"
1995Lisa RockfordEpisode: "Super Mann"
1996Baywatch NightsNicki SchachterEpisode: "Takeover"
1996High TideMary McAdamsEpisode: "Big Brother"
1998ReaganEpisode: "Deadly Exposure"
1998SlidersMartaEpisode: "Genesis"
1998–2000Lieutenant Alexandra 'Ice' JensenMain role; 44 episodes
2000TitansMargo DupreeEpisode: "Secrets & Thighs"
200118 Wheels of JusticeKatie CaldwellEpisodes:
"Hot Cars, Fast Women"
"Once a Thief"
2003Mandy KlinefeldEpisodes:
"Assume Nothing"
"All for Our Country"
2003Threat MatrixSimone BenoitEpisode: "Alpha-126"
2005Commander in ChiefPatya KharkovaEpisode: "First Dance"
2006The Young and the RestlessKara Ludwig5 episodes
2006SharkWhitneyEpisode: "Déjà Vu All Over Again"
2006–2007NCISRegine SmidtEpisodes:
"Smoked"
"Driven"
"Blowback"
"Trojan Horse"
2008General HospitalSasha Donev33 episodes
2010PsychSvetlana ProgoyovicEpisode: "Think Tank"
2012Elizabeth FergusonEpisode: "Who's There?"