Chase Masterson
USA- Biography of Chase Masterson
- Star Trek and Popularity
- Acting Career and Other Works
- Jazz Singing and Music
Biography of Chase Masterson
Chase Masterson, an American actress, was born on February 26, 1963, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Her birth name is Christiana Carafano. She began her acting career in 1984, starring in the film "Songwriter". After a small role in a low-budget horror film, Chase disappeared from the screens for eight years. However, she made a comeback in 1993, appearing in multiple film projects. She played roles in the series "General Hospital", the comedy parody "Robin Hood: Men in Tights", the drama "Married People, Single Sex", and Zbigniew Kaminski's drama "A Moment of Passion".
Star Trek and Popularity
Chase gained true popularity after portraying the Bajoran character, Leeta, in the science fiction series "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine". She was involved in the show for four years and became widely recognized by "Star Trek" fans. In fact, she was hailed as the most popular guest star in the series by fans of the franchise. However, her popularity also brought some unwarranted attention as overly zealous fans began contacting her with explicit offers and sometimes even threats. Due to an operator's mistake, her phone number and address became known, forcing Chase and her son, Jeremiah, to move. In 2003, she filed a lawsuit against a hosting company in what became known as the "Carafano vs Metrosplash.com" or the "Star Trek actress case". Unfortunately, her request was rejected by the court as she was deemed a public figure.
Acting Career and Other Works
Although Chase mainly received dividends from her involvement in "Star Trek", she also had other notable acting projects. She was invited to the Sci-Fi Channel, where she hosted various programs and participated in film projects. Some of her notable film credits include the series "Parallel Lives", the films "Cold Blooded", "Academy Boyz", "Invasion Earth", "Lightning: Fire from the Sky", and "Digital Man". In addition to her work in science fiction films, Chase Masterson also appeared in several episodes of the series "ER" and "San Francisco Hospital", as well as the drama film "Chastity" and others. Her recent works include the films "Star Trek: Of Gods and Men", "Yesterday Was a Lie", and providing the voice for Janice in the animated science fiction series "Robotech: Shadow Chronicles".
Jazz Singing and Music
In addition to her acting career, Chase Masterson is also known as a jazz singer. She released an album titled "Thrill of the Chase" and contributed to the recording of "The Crystal Anniversary" in celebration of the 15th anniversary of the "Star Trek" series.
