Patricia Kara has been working in the entertainment business for over thirty years as an actress, model, spokesperson, and television personality. As one of only two cast members (Howie Mandel) to star on every episode of all the primetime and daytime versions of the hit show “Deal or No Deal”, Patricia Kara has been afforded the notoriety and popularity that comes with being on three hit television shows. Her selection, along with her original primetime Deal or No Deal costars, as one of People’s “100 Most Beautiful People” and her starring role in Trace Adkins’ hit country music video “Marry for Money” increased her visibility. Ultimately, it is her multifaceted approach, hard work, and dedication to the entertainment industry that will keep fans tuning in to her career.In addition to Deal or No Deal, Patricia Kara worked as a special correspondent on Extra, Fox Movie Channel, and CelebTV. Her extensive hosting resume includes the workout video “Fast Fitness”, the self-titled online food and culture show “Dish with Trish”, as well as TimeLife: Pop Goes the 70’s with Donny Osmond. She was a host on HSN, for AbCoaster and many other nationally televised advertisements. Theatrically, Patricia appeared in the short film Two-Eleven, which has been in several prestigious film festivals since its release. She guest starred in hit shows such as Days of Our Lives, NBC’s Las Vegas, All of Us, Passions, Mad TV, and The Young and the Restless. She appeared in commercials for companies like Coors Light, Old Navy, Bally’s Fitness, Kohl’s, Ericsson Mobile, and V8. Patricia’s portfolio includes print ads for: AT&T, Proctor & Gamble, Johnson & Johnson, Disney, Unilever, Princess Cruise Lines, Toyota, Suave, Swiffer, 24-Hr Fitness, Reebok, and Snickers. Her images have adorned the covers and pages of Cosmopolitan, Glamour, Redbook, Shape, Fitness Magazine, Forbes, Sports Illustrated, Day Spa, Women’s Fitness, Muscle and Fitness, Fitness RX, Let’s Live, Stuff, Maxim, and the book Sculpting Her Body Perfect.Charitably, Patricia has been involved with the Trinity Children’s Foundation, Make a Wish Foundation, the Elizabeth Glazer Pediatric AIDS Foundation, the Salvation Army, the American Heart Association, Read Across America, Women for Women International, and the Tiger Woods Foundation. Born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, Patricia’s attraction to the entertainment industry began when she was a teenager. Her career has allowed her to live and travel all over the world, including her native Greece. Patricia uses her time away from work and charity to help mentor young models and actresses by educating them on the industry and their careers. She always seeks to expand her horizons into the performing arts, outdoor action sports, world travel, photography, and exercise, as just a few of the additional interests that round out this free spirit.Read more about this authorRead less about this author