Sandra Hess
Swiss actress and model
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 (1997), and Lieutenant Alexandra "Ice" Jensen on the television series Pensacola: Wings of Gold (1998–2000).
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 Highlander: The Series.
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 Pensacola: Wings of Gold. Her guest spots include the series Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, Sliders (Season 4 – Genesis), SeaQuest DSV, and CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.
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