Kara Monaco

Kara Monaco (born February 26, 1983) is an American model and former competitive gymnast. She gained recognition when she was selected as Playmate of the Month by Playboy magazine in June 2005. The following year, she appeared on the cover of the June 2006 issue as the 2006 Playmate of the Year. Monaco was born in Lakeland, Florida and has worked as a bartender, swimwear and lingerie model, and a dance team coach. She has also appeared in reality television shows such as The Girls Next Door, Keeping Up with the Kardashians, and Big Brother 14. Monaco is related to model Kelly Monaco, as they are cousins.