Sonya Balmores

Sonya Balmores (born June 23, 1986) is an American actress, model, and surfer from Kalaheo, Hawaii. She is known for her role as Kai Kealoha in the TV series Beyond the Break on The N. Balmores was born to a Filipino father and a mother of Irish and Native American descent. She attended Kalaheo Elementary School and graduated from Kauai High School. Balmores won the Miss Hawaii Teen USA title in 2004 and represented Hawaii in the Miss Teen USA 2004 pageant, where she placed first runner-up. In addition to her acting career, Balmores has appeared on the covers of Women's Health, Outside, and Foam magazines.