Candace Kita's life is a fascinating tale of international influences and diverse pursuits. Born in Los Angeles, she spent her formative years in England, Belgium, and Texas, which likely contributed to her unique perspective and adaptability.
Kita's academic background is impressive, with degrees in philosophy and contemporary religion from college. She further honed her skills with postgraduate work in sociology before deciding to pursue her passion for acting.
In Los Angeles, Candace quickly landed a series regular role in the FOX-TV show "The Masked Rider", followed by appearances in other notable series such as "Son of the Beach", "Running with Scissors", and "Dance Fever".
One of her most notable recurring roles was as Misty, the ill-fated girlfriend of Mel Gibson's character, in the ABC series "Complete Savages". Her character's fate was a new and horrible death at the end of each episode.
As a guest star, Candace has appeared in a wide range of TV shows, including "Nip/Tuck", "Two and a Half Men", "The Wayans Brothers", "VIP", "Method & Red", "Smith", "Pepper Dennis", "Quintuplets", "Girlfriends", "Felicity", "Even Stevens", "Plat of the Future", "Wall to Wall Records", "Beck and Call", "The Probe", "Big Happy", "Movies at Our House", "Miriam Teitelbaum: Homicide", and "The Sweet Spot".
On the big screen, Candace has starred in films such as "I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry" alongside Adam Sandler and Kevin James, "The Bad News Bears" with Billy Bob Thornton and Greg Kinnear, "Stealing Time" with Jennifer Garner, and "Barb Wire" with Pamela Anderson.
In addition to her acting career, Candace has appeared in numerous national commercials for brands like Sprite, Coke, IBM, AIG, and MSN. She has also starred in a spot for Harvard Medical HMO that was featured on ABC-TV's "America's Funniest Commercials" and has served as an official spokesperson for several spots for the Food network, HGTV, and DIY.
As a model with prestigious print agency Wilhelmina, Candace has walked the catwalk for Diesel, XOXO, and Brighton among others.
Candace is the founder of Hotties With a Heart, an organization that brings together young women who donate their time to various charities throughout the United States. Recent events have included Read Across America, The Boys and Girls Club, The Salvation Army, and The Bob Hope USO.
Kita also hosts a weekly radio show in Los Angeles, Hottie Help with Candace Kita, a live call-in show that broadcasts each Sunday from 2-3 pm (PST) on LA Talk Radio. Each week, she discusses women's safety issues with a celebrity guest.
Furthermore, Candace is the author of "The Hottie Handbook: A Girl's Guide to Safety", a safety primer for young women.
