Kristian Alfonso

Kristian-Joy Alfonso (born September 5, 1963) is an American actress, former figure skater, and fashion model. She is best known for her portrayal of Hope Williams Brady on the NBC soap opera Days of Our Lives. Alfonso was born and raised in Brockton, Massachusetts to Italian-American parents. Her grandparents are originally from Sicily and Calabria. She began her career as a figure skater and later transitioned into modeling. Alfonso achieved success as a model, appearing on the covers of numerous magazines including Vogue and Harper's Bazaar. In 1981, she made her television debut in the TV movie The Starmaker opposite Rock Hudson. Her breakthrough role came in 1983 when she secured the contract role of Hope Williams on Days of Our Lives.