Camille Saviola – Kai Opaka
The 70’s are when Camille Saviola first became the lead singer of Margo Lewis Explosion, a rock band. During the late 70’s, she was then signed to a disco contract. Saviola would, over the next 25 years, work in theater, TV, and film – she is well known for her supporting roles as an Italian, Latino, or Jewish character. Moreover she appeared in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine as Kai, the Bajoran religious leader.
Cathy DeBuono – M’Pella
First of all, we have to mention that Cathy DeBuono was a really successful volleyball player – she earned two gold medals at the 1991 United States Olympic Festival. However after a serious knee injury, she chose to pursue a new career path, acting. During Star Trek: Deep Space Nine‘s last three seasons, she starred as M’Pella. Since 2011, DeBuono has also had her own radio talk show on LA Talk radio.