Tora Ziyal, the Cardassian/Bajoran hybrid, is the daughter of Gul Dukat and Tora Naprem. Her birth during Dukat's command of Terok Nor during the Occupation symbolizes possible unity between Bajorans and Cardassians. As an artist, Ziyal aimed to demonstrate the shared perspectives of these two races.

Mar 9, 2024 · Three actresses portrayed Tora Ziyal on DS9 due to evolving storylines and casting choices, including Cyia Batten, Tracy Middendorf, and Melanie Smith. Ziyal's tragic arc involved being ostracized by Cardassian society, falling for Garak, and ultimately being executed as a traitor by Legate Damar.

Melanie Smith (born 16 December 1962; age 62) was the third, final, and most frequent actress to play Tora Ziyal on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. Smith has also had recurring roles on Seinfeld (1994, with Jason Alexander), Melrose Place, The Division, and As the World Turns.

For the Cause: Directed by James L. Conway. With Avery Brooks, Rene Auberjonois, Michael Dorn, Terry Farrell. Sisko must face betrayal when evidence surfaces that Kasidy is smuggling for the Maquis. Meanwhile Garak makes acquaintance with Ziyal.

Ziyal realizes what is happening and tells her father she would rather die if she cannot go with him. She hugs him affectionately, and Dukat, shaken with emotion, decides to take Ziyal home — even if it costs him everything he has.

Tracy Middendorf (born 26 January 1970; age 55) is an actress who played Tora Ziyal in the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine fourth season episode "For the Cause". As revealed in Cinefantastique (Vol. 28, No. 4/5, p. 63), Middendorf also auditioned for the role of Mardah , …

Oct 12, 2016 · And, to Star Trek fans, the former actress – more on that later – will forever be remembered for her six episodes as Tora Ziyal on Deep Space Nine. Smith was actually the third and final actress to play the character – Dukat’s artist daughter -- and appeared in the most episodes as the character.

Aug 19, 2016 · Ziyal's interactions with Dukat, Kira, and Garak were some of the show's best scenes. DS9 has gotten so good and I look forward to finishing the rest of the series, but I just wanted to make this post in tribute to one of my favorite side characters.

Tora Ziyal was the illegitimate daughter of the Cardassian Gul Dukat and the Bajoran Tora Naprem, conceived during the Occupation when Dukat was in command of Terok Nor. Although Dukat loved both Naprem and their daughter, he knew the Occupation was drawing to a close and that Ziyal would not be accepted on either Bajor or Cardassia Prime.

Tora Ziyal was the illegitimate daughter of Gul Dukat in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. She was concieved during the Cardassian Occupation of Bajor and was born to Tora Naprem, a Bajoran woman who apparently loved Dukat. Ziyal has been portrayed by three different actresses throughout DS9's run.