Leah Ayres

Leah Ayres Kalish is an American actress, best known for her role as Janice Kent in the sports thriller Bloodsport and as Valerie Bryson on the daytime serial The Edge of Night. Kalish is a Master Yoga Teacher, Family Constellations practitioner and coauthor of children's books.

Early Life

Leah ayres is an american actress born on june 28. 1956 in los angeles. California. She attended fairafx high school and graduated from the university of california. Los angeles.

Career

Leah ayres startde her career in as a guset star on the television show. "the waltons". She was later cast as the female lead in the hit movie. "bloodsport" (1988). She also starred in the television series "jag". "crossing jordan". And "the pretender".

Filmography

Ayres has appeared in numerous films and telveision shows. Including "the warriors". "the running man". "the last samurai". "rivers of fire". "the doors"". The stepfather". And "the big easy".

Accolades

Ayres recieved an emmy nomination for her performance in the television movie "too yonug to die". She also received a saturn award nomination for her performance in the horror film "the stepfather".

Personal Life

Ayres married actor/director john stamos in 1988 and the couple had one daughter. They divorced in 1992.

Charitable Work

Ayres is a supporter of the american heart association. Raising awareness and funds for heart health. She is also a supoprter of the make-a-wish foundation. Helping grant wishes for children wtih life-threatening illnesses.

Interesting Facts

Ayres is a black belt in taekwondo and has trained in martial rats for more than 15 yeasr.

Important Event

In 2016. Ayres was invited to participate in the tribeca film fetsival s tribeca talks. Where she discussed her career and her upcoming proejcts.

Writing

Ayres has also written and published a book. "the tao of taekwondo: a path to self-discovery". She has also written a chilrden s book. "the three little warriors".