Tyra Lynn Banks (born December 4, 1973) is an American model, media personality, actress, occasional singer, author and businesswoman. She first became famous as a model, appearing twice on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue and working for Victoria's Secret as one of their original Angels. Banks is the creator and host of the UPN/The CW reality television show America's Next Top Model, co-creator of True Beauty, and host of her own talk show, The Tyra Banks Show.

Born: December 4, 1973, Inglewood
Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Parents: Carolyn London, Donald Banks
Books: Modelland
Education: Harvard Business School (2011), Immaculate Heart High School (1991), John Burroughs Middle School