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Saavik
Saavik is a fictional character in the ''Star Trek'' universe. She first appeared in the film '' Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan'' (1982) played by Kirstie Alley. Robin Curtis took over the role for '' Star Trek III: The Search for Spock'' (1984) and '' Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home'' (1986). Fictional biography Saavik's background was never explored on screen. It has, however, been fleshed out in novels and comic books, though none of these sources are considered canon. According to the novels and comics, Saavik was born on Hellguard, an abandoned Romulan colony, and is half Vulcan and half Romulan. McIntyre, Vonda N. (1982). ''Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan'', Pocket Books. A line of dialogue that would have revealed this in ''The Wrath of Khan'' was edited out prior to the film's release and never restored; as a result, the canonicity of this piece of information has been debated for more than two decades. Saavik's mixed parentage is referenced often in her appearanc ...
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Robin Curtis
Robin Curtis (born ) is an American actress. She is best known for replacing Kirstie Alley in the role of Vulcan Lieutenant Saavik in the film '' Star Trek III: The Search for Spock''. Early years Curtis is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Curtis; her hometown is New York Mills, New York. She has two brothers. In 1974 she graduated from New York Mills Union Free School, where she acted in plays. She graduated from the State University of New York at Oswego in 1978, majoring in theater and communications. Career Film Curtis' first film was ''Ghost Story'' (1981). Next she starred as Vulcan Lieutenant Saavik in '' Star Trek III: The Search for Spock'' (1984). Her performance in the film drew a mixed reception from Trek fans. For ''The Search for Spock'', Curtis was paid $30,000. She reprised the role of Saavik for a brief appearance in '' Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home'' (1986). In the 1990s, Curtis was in '' Hexed'', '' The Unborn 2'', ''Babyfever'', '' Bloodfist VI: ...
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