Candace Kita
Birth Name: Candace Camille Bender
Birth Date: 1967-09-24
Birth Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
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Candace Kita is an accomplished American actress, model, and activist who has built a prolific career in Hollywood since the early 1990s. Born in Los Angeles and raised in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, she pursued her education at Austin Peay State University before returning to her California roots to establish herself in the entertainment industry. Kita first gained significant recognition for her role as Barbara Stewart in the cult-classic television series Masked Rider (1995–1996). During this same period, she appeared in the erotic thriller "Smooth Operator" (1995), where she was credited under the name Candace Camille Bender for her portrayal of the character Angie Li.
Throughout her decades-long career, Kita has showcased remarkable versatility, moving seamlessly between action, comedy, and drama. She is well-known to fans of the sitcom Son of the Beach, where she played the recurring role of Female China, and has made guest appearances on numerous high-profile shows such as Two and a Half Men, The Big Bang Theory, Nip/Tuck, and According to Jim. Beyond her work in television, she has appeared in major motion pictures like Barb Wire and the Adam Sandler comedy I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry. In addition to her acting pursuits, Candace Kita is a dedicated advocate for women's safety and empowerment; she authored the book The Hottie's Handbook, which provides safety tips for women, and she remains an active voice in humanitarian efforts and animal welfare causes.
