Zyra Gorecki is an American actress and model. She’s best known for starring in La Brea, in which she received praises from viewers and critics for her portrayal.
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Career
She began to get her popularity in the entertainment industry back in 2016, when a director, Joe Chappelle, decided to feature herself in a series entitled Stuck Pedestrian in the Chicago Fire.
At the age of 13, this Cancer actress got a life-changing moment when she was suffered from a lumber accident that made her lose her left leg.
Zyra lost her confidence to continue her career in acting and modeling, she then decided to several times to adjust herself in her new environment.
Several times later, she was finally signed with a modeling agency, Bravo Talent Management to expand her career in modeling.
Zyra then did modeling jobs for several brands and campaigns, which make her popular because of her confidence despite her flaws.
She came back on screen by appearing in Hollywood First Look Features (2017) and also La Brea (2021).
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Profile
- Real Name: Zyra Gorecki
- Stage Name: Zyra Gorecki
- Nickname: Zyra
- Birthday: July 4, 2002
- Birthplace: Michigan, United States
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer
- Nationality: American
- Religion: –
- Profession: Actress, Model
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- Instagram: @_zyra_g
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Height, Weight, & Physical Appearance
- Height: 170 cm (5’7″)
- Weight: 57 kg (126 lbs)
- Blood Type: –
- Hair Color: Blonde
- Eye Color: Blue
- Body Measurements: 34-24-34 (Bust -34, Waist -24, and Hips -34 inches)
- Shoe Size: 8 (US)
- Dress Size: –
Family
- Father: Steve Gorecki
- Mother: Barb Gorecki
- Brother: –
- Sister: Bailee Gorecki
Boyfriend & Dating History
She hasn’t been known to be involved in any publicly disclosed relationship. There’s a possibility that she wants to keep her personal and dating life private.
Net Worth
Various sources online estimated her net worth to be around $500 thousand. She appeared to be mainly earn her income from working as an actress.
Facts
- Even though Zyra was born in Michigan, actually Zyra grew up in a location between Chicago and Michigan.
- Zyra’s original eye color is blue.
- Her blonde hair is really admired by her fans.
- Her knee accident was really life-changing for her.
- After Zyra got into the accident, she faced various problems for several years.
- Her mother and sister always become the best supporter for her.
- She is always confident in her hard time.
- Zyra is labeled as the first amputee actor who successfully landed a main role in the network series.
- She actually has stage fright.
- Heath Ledger is her favorite actor.
- When filming La Brea, she did her own stunt scenes.
- Zyra’s favorite movies are The Grinch Who Stole Christmas (live-version) and The Silence of the Lambs.
- Zyra once wanted to be a mortician.
- Her ideal type is…
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TV Series
- Under the Waves, as Andy
- La Brea (NBC | 2021), as Izzy Harris
- Chicago Fire (NBC | 2016), as Stuck Pedestrian
TV Shows
- Hollywood First Look Features (2021)
- The Kelly Clarkson Show (NBC | 2021)
- Today (NBC | 2021)
Quotes
“As a real-life amputee, you have a different head space already to play an amputee character. And you have those experiences, and you understand what it’s like.”
“I walk on set and I have no idea, I don’t know what I’m doing, or you know, nobody ever was like, “You’re a fool.” Everybody just kind of took me under their wing and they were like, Alright, this is how do you do it, this is how you, you know, this is camera A, this is camera left, you know, just basic stuff that you wouldn’t even think about, but everybody was super nice about it.”
“My favorite thing about Izzy is that she is not just a leg, right, she has a personality, besides being an amputee. You know it’s not her only personality trait. And she is just a regular kid trying to get through life. And I think that’s really important for people to see that even though you have something different, you are just a regular human being.”
“I learned while acting that I have a very expressive face and my eyebrows have a mind of their own. It took a lot of concentration to reel that back in and remember that sometimes the most minute expressions speak the loudest.”
“My journey up until now has made me who I am. I’ve had a lot of truly amazing things happen, and some life lessons.”
“When I was 13, I had an accident that resulted in having my left leg amputated below the knee. It changed me as a person completely.”
“I had watched my mom deal with cancer with such grace and acceptance. So, when I woke up without a foot, the only choice was to roll with the punches and keep looking forward.
“Because of what happened, I treasure moments with the people I love over everything. I laugh more because who knows when it will be the last time? I feel all my emotions to the fullest, and then move on.”
“Life truly is too short to do things you don’t love and to be around people who don’t make your heart happy.”
“When I was younger, I dealt with a lot of anxiety and depression. I felt as though there was nothing beyond how horrible I felt. It was a downhill road and there was no stopping it, but my mom was the person who saved me.”
“The topics most important to me are educating and bringing awareness to amputees and disability, as well as mental health. Those topics tend to be brushed under the rug and make people uncomfortable to talk about.”
“My family dynamic growing up was very close. My dad is a carpenter that builds bridges, so he worked a lot during the summer. My mom gave up her career to raise my sister and me. We had family get-togethers every single holiday with all my extended family. My family enjoys road trips as well. We have always been close to my grandparents.”
“I adore libraries. They are truly magical places.”
“I think it would be fun to be in an action film, or animated film.”
Zyra Gorecki is one of the most hard-working actresses in the entertainment industry. She also never gives up and never lets anyone make her down. Salute!