Kali Reis
Biography
Kali "KO" Reis is an American professional boxer and actress born on August 24, 1986, in Providence, Rhode Island. She is of Cape Verdean, Portuguese, and Seaconke Wampanoag Native American heritage and held the WBA and IBF female super lightweight championships.
Reis made her acting debut as Evangeline Navarro in True Detective: Night Country (Season 4, 2024), earning widespread acclaim for her portrayal of a detective investigating disappearances in Alaska. Her casting was groundbreaking as one of the first Native American leads in a prestige television series.
Known For
Other Notable Roles
- Catch the Fair One (2021, lead role)
- Professional boxing champion
Awards & Recognition
- 🏆 Independent Spirit Award Nomination for Catch the Fair One
- 🏆 Golden Globe Nomination for True Detective: Night Country
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, Reis is a professional boxing champion who held the WBA and IBF female super lightweight titles before transitioning to acting.
Her first major role was in the independent film Catch the Fair One (2021), followed by her breakout in True Detective: Night Country.