Cassandra Foster
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Cassandra Foster is a fictional character
on the ABC
soap opera
All My Children
. The character originated in March 1997 as an infant on the now-defunct series The City, in its final days before cancellation. On April 25, 2008, Yaya DaCosta began portraying the character as a teenager on All My Children. On August 25, 2008, DaCosta and the character left Pine Valley.
) and Angela Hubbard (Debbi Morgan
), and the adopted half-sister of Frankie Hubbard
(Cornelius Smith Jr.
). Abandoned by as an infant in 1997, Cassandra is discovered by Angie in a garbage dumpster in the SoHo
district of New York City
. Angie is still experiencing the loss of her foster daughter Kayla, who has been adopted by another couple. Angie falls in love with Cassandra almost immediately, and she and her then-husband Jacob adopt her.
Following her parents' divorce, Cassandra decides to spend time with her father in Paris. In 2008, Cassandra (now age 18
) returns to the United States and travels to Pine Valley, Pennsylvania
to meet her mother's first husband Jesse Hubbard (Darnell Williams
), who was erroneously believed to have died years before Cassandra's birth. In a strange coincidence, Jesse looks almost exactly like Jacob.
Cassandra has become fast friends with Colby Chandler
(the daughter of her mother's former friend from high school Liza Colby
) and local musician Dre Woods. She plans to begin studies at Pine Valley University in the fall.
Colby become quite intoxicated at her 18th birthday party. Dre was driving Colby's car when he and Cassandra decided to bring her home. He ran over someone in the road, but was unable to determine what the object was, since it was nighttime. The next day—upon learning that Richie Novak
had been struck by a car on the same road at approximately the same time—the three teenagers feared that they had inadvertently killed him. Unaware that Richie had actually been murdered earlier that evening by his sister Annie Lavery
, the teens vowed to keep the entire incident a secret.
However, Jesse later finds out that Dre, Colby, and Cassandra may had run over Richie. All three teenagers are taken in and questioned. Then Dre confesses that he was the one who ran over Richie. Cassandra, still in shock begins acting more and more insecure, blaming Jesse for everything, and treating Frankie better than her. She begins acting spoiled, and says Angie that she cannot be apart of the "little family" that she always wanted yet. She later books a flight to Paris to be with her father, Jacob, whom she claims is having a major surgery, and wants her to be there. Jesse later calls Jacob and he says that is just a minor gall bladder surgery and he explicitly told Cass not to come. Cassandra still says she is leaving, and apologizes to Angie and Jesse, saying that he was very nice to her, she just doesn't know how to fit into their lives yet, and after saying goodbye to Dre, she leaves for Paris.
Fictional character
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on the ABC
American Broadcasting Company
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soap opera
Soap opera
A soap opera, sometimes called "soap" for short, is an ongoing, episodic work of dramatic fiction presented in serial format on radio or as television programming. The name soap opera stems from the original dramatic serials broadcast on radio that had soap manufacturers, such as Procter & Gamble,...
All My Children
All My Children
All My Children is an American television soap opera that aired on ABC from January 5, 1970 to September 23, 2011. Created by Agnes Nixon, All My Children is set in Pine Valley, Pennsylvania, a fictitious suburb of Philadelphia. The show features Susan Lucci as Erica Kane, one of daytime's most...
. The character originated in March 1997 as an infant on the now-defunct series The City, in its final days before cancellation. On April 25, 2008, Yaya DaCosta began portraying the character as a teenager on All My Children. On August 25, 2008, DaCosta and the character left Pine Valley.
Character history
Cassandra Foster is the adopted daughter of Jacob Foster (Darnell WilliamsDarnell Williams
Darnell Williams is a British-born soap opera actor. He is best known for his portrayal of Jesse Hubbard on the ABC soap opera All My Children, a role which has earned him two Daytime Emmy Awards.-Biography:...
) and Angela Hubbard (Debbi Morgan
Debbi Morgan
Deborah "Debbi" Morgan is an American film and television actress. She is perhaps best known for her role as Dr. Angie Hubbard on the ABC soap opera All My Children, and for her role as The Seer in the fourth and fifth seasons of Charmed.Morgan joined the cast of The Young and the Restless as...
), and the adopted half-sister of Frankie Hubbard
Frankie Hubbard
Dr. Franklin "Frankie" Quentin Hubbard is a fictional character on the ABC soap opera, All My Children. He is the son of soap opera supercouple Jesse Hubbard and Angie Baxter.Frankie has also appeared on Loving and The City...
(Cornelius Smith Jr.
Cornelius Smith Jr.
Cornelius Smith, Jr. is an actor best known for his portrayal of Frankie Hubbard on the ABC daytime drama All My Children since December 2007. He received a Daytime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series in 2009.Smith graduated from the Class of 2000 from Cass Tech...
). Abandoned by as an infant in 1997, Cassandra is discovered by Angie in a garbage dumpster in the SoHo
SoHo
SoHo is a neighborhood in Lower Manhattan, New York City, notable for being the location of many artists' lofts and art galleries, and also, more recently, for the wide variety of stores and shops ranging from trendy boutiques to outlets of upscale national and international chain stores...
district of New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
. Angie is still experiencing the loss of her foster daughter Kayla, who has been adopted by another couple. Angie falls in love with Cassandra almost immediately, and she and her then-husband Jacob adopt her.
Following her parents' divorce, Cassandra decides to spend time with her father in Paris. In 2008, Cassandra (now age 18
Soap Opera Rapid Aging Syndrome
Soap Opera Rapid Aging Syndrome is a term used to describe the practice of accelerating the age of a television character in conflict with the timeline of a series and/or the real-world progression of time. Characters unseen on screen for a time might reappear portrayed by an actor several years...
) returns to the United States and travels to Pine Valley, Pennsylvania
Pine Valley, Pennsylvania
Pine Valley, Pennsylvania is the fictional setting for the long-running American soap opera All My Children. It is a small suburb of Philadelphia...
to meet her mother's first husband Jesse Hubbard (Darnell Williams
Darnell Williams
Darnell Williams is a British-born soap opera actor. He is best known for his portrayal of Jesse Hubbard on the ABC soap opera All My Children, a role which has earned him two Daytime Emmy Awards.-Biography:...
), who was erroneously believed to have died years before Cassandra's birth. In a strange coincidence, Jesse looks almost exactly like Jacob.
Cassandra has become fast friends with Colby Chandler
Colby Chandler (All My Children)
Colby Marian Chandler is a fictional character on the American soap opera All My Children. She was portrayed by various child actresses during her childhood, and as a teenager notably portrayed actresses Ambyr Childers from July 3, 2006 to May 6, 2008, Brianne Moncrief from May 7, 2008 to November...
(the daughter of her mother's former friend from high school Liza Colby
Liza Colby
Liza Colby is a fictional character on the American soap opera All My Children who has been played by actress Jamie Luner from April 2009 until September 2011. She was previously played by actress Marcy Walker from 1981-1984 and then again from 1995-2005, although the role was also briefly...
) and local musician Dre Woods. She plans to begin studies at Pine Valley University in the fall.
Colby become quite intoxicated at her 18th birthday party. Dre was driving Colby's car when he and Cassandra decided to bring her home. He ran over someone in the road, but was unable to determine what the object was, since it was nighttime. The next day—upon learning that Richie Novak
Richie Novak
Richard Wesley "Richie" Novak is a fictional character from the ABC daytime drama All My Children. He was portrayed by actor Billy Miller from August 30, 2007 to July 7, 2008, and until September 19, 2008 as a fabricated vision.-External links:**...
had been struck by a car on the same road at approximately the same time—the three teenagers feared that they had inadvertently killed him. Unaware that Richie had actually been murdered earlier that evening by his sister Annie Lavery
Annie Lavery
Annie Novak, more commonly known as Annie Lavery , is a fictional character on ABC's daytime drama All My Children. She has been portrayed by Melissa Claire Egan since July 10, 2006...
, the teens vowed to keep the entire incident a secret.
However, Jesse later finds out that Dre, Colby, and Cassandra may had run over Richie. All three teenagers are taken in and questioned. Then Dre confesses that he was the one who ran over Richie. Cassandra, still in shock begins acting more and more insecure, blaming Jesse for everything, and treating Frankie better than her. She begins acting spoiled, and says Angie that she cannot be apart of the "little family" that she always wanted yet. She later books a flight to Paris to be with her father, Jacob, whom she claims is having a major surgery, and wants her to be there. Jesse later calls Jacob and he says that is just a minor gall bladder surgery and he explicitly told Cass not to come. Cassandra still says she is leaving, and apologizes to Angie and Jesse, saying that he was very nice to her, she just doesn't know how to fit into their lives yet, and after saying goodbye to Dre, she leaves for Paris.