Kyra Santoro is an American model and actress, best known for her appearance in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. She was born on March 23, 1993, in Calabasas, California. Raised in a coastal environment, she learned to surf at a young age, taught by her father. A fan of the Los Angeles Lakers, Kyra spent her youth engaged in outdoor sports such as wakeboarding, surfing, and skateboarding.
Kyra gained widespread recognition when she was featured in the 2016 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, appearing alongside notable model and Victoria's Secret Angel Erin Heatherton. She had previously been spotlighted by Sports Illustrated as the "Lovely Lady of the Day," further boosting her public profile. In 2012, she was named Miss October by TransWorld Surf, a publication focused on surfing culture and lifestyle.
Her modeling career also includes features on The Chive, a photo-entertainment website known for its viral content. Kyra is represented by Newmark Models and Osbrink Talent Agency, both based in Los Angeles, California.
In addition to modeling, Kyra Santoro has pursued acting. She appeared in the sci-fi television series The Orville (2017), created by and starring Seth MacFarlane. Her other acting credits include the dark comedy Organics (2018), which tells the story of a naive barista, and the college-themed film #ThisIsCollege (2016), also featuring Olivia Pickren, Talia Rothenberg, and Chelsea Taylor.
Kyra has made occasional headlines in entertainment media. One such instance was her reported visit to Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, California, with actress Bella Thorne, as covered by British tabloid The Sun. Though most media attention centered on Thorne, Kyra’s association in the coverage helped increase her public visibility.
