Sabrina Lassegue
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| Sabrina Lassegue | |
|---|---|
| Born | Maryland, U.S. |
| 🏳️ Nationality | American |
| 🎓 Alma mater | AMDA, Juilliard, Harvard Business School |
| 💼 Occupation | Actress, director, producer, model, activist |
| 📆 Years active | 2010–present |
| 🏢 Organization | Extinguished Youth |
| Known for | Advocacy, film direction, social impact projects |
Sabrina Lassegue is an American actress, filmmaker, model, and activist.[1] She is the founder and head of the film production company Extinguished Youth, which focuses on inclusive and socially driven storytelling.[2]
Early life and education
Lassegue was born in Maryland, United States, but grew up between Bethesda, Maryland and the Upper West Side in New York. According to her IMDb profile, she is of Haitian and Italian descent, with speculation of Chinese heritage and began in print modeling, dance and playing in the Lion King as Young Nala.[1] Public information about her early life remains limited.
She trained in the performing arts at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA) and Juilliard, later pursuing business studies at Harvard Business School.[3]
Sexual assault and advocacy
When she was fifteen years old, Lassegue was raped and beaten by three boys in Bethesda, Maryland.[4] According to her testimony before the Maryland legislature, after the assault she underwent a rape examination (rape kit), but was discouraged from pressing charges. Later, when she attempted to seek justice, she discovered the rape kit had been destroyed, meaning she was unable to prosecute her assailants. [5]
Her experience has informed her activism and her support for legislation to strengthen survivors’ rights and tracking of sexual assault evidence kits. [2]
Career
Acting and modeling
Lassegue began her career as a dancer and model before transitioning to acting at the Kennedy Center at just five and filmmaking.[6] She has modeled for brands such as Tommy Hilfiger, Levi’s, Neutrogena, and PacSun.[6]
Her acting credits include several short films and independent projects listed on her IMDb profile.[1]
Directing and producing
Lassegue founded the film company Extinguished Youth to promote diversity and social awareness in film production.[2] She has directed or produced short films and branded campaigns for Meta, Walmart, and Taco Bell. She has produced for Mercedes, Will.i.am, Snoop Dogg, Warren Burke and more.[2]
Her short film All the Men’s Hangers received attention for its portrayal of women's rights and trauma.[2] In 2024, she completed her first feature-length film, A Life Unwritten.[2]
Advocacy and activism
Lassegue is an advocate for survivors of sexual violence and for legislative reform. In 2023, she provided testimony supporting **SB 615** in Maryland, a bill to establish a tracking system for sexual assault evidence collection kits. [2] She was a co-founder for **BraveBand**, a safety-technology initiative producing wearable devices aimed at preventing assault and enhancing emergency communication, but Lassegue parted from the company in 2025 due to creative differences. [2]
Her work has been featured in media outlets including *Yahoo Finance*, *BuzzFeed*, *The Independent*, and *The Hollywood Times*. [2]
Filmography
Recognition
While Lassegue has received attention for her activism and creative work, as of 2025 there are no independently verified reports of major industry awards or honors.
External links
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Sabrina Lassegue". IMDb. Retrieved 15 October 2025.
- ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 "Sabrina Lassegue – UNICEF USA NextGen Leadership Council". UNICEF USA. 4 September 2025. Retrieved 15 October 2025.
- ↑ "My Sundaze with Sabrina Lassegue". Los Angeles Inquisitor. 27 July 2025. Retrieved 15 October 2025.
- ↑ "Sabrina Lassegue Rise 615 TESTIMONY" (PDF). Retrieved 15 October 2025.
- ↑ "Sabrina Lassegue Rise 615 TESTIMONY" (PDF). Retrieved 15 October 2025.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Sabrina Lassegue official site". Retrieved 15 October 2025.
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