Kyra Zagorsky Biography: Age, Husband, Kids, Height, Net Worth, Parents, Movies, TV Shows, Career

Kyra Zagorsky is an actress, director, and academic who gained widespread recognition for her portrayal of Dr. Julia Walker in the science fiction thriller series Helix. This role established her as a prominent figure in the genre, as she played a scientist caught in a high-stakes viral outbreak.

Beyond this breakout performance, she is known for her work in various television productions such as The 100 and Arrow. Her career is defined by her transition from competitive athletics and dance into professional acting, eventually leading her to balance performing with a career in directing and university-level teaching.

Kyra Zagorsky
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Name:	Kyra Zagorsky
Born:	June 6, 1976 (age 49 years old)
Place of Birth:	New York City, New York, United States
Nationality:	American
Ethnicity:	Polish, Lithuanian, Dutch, and Ashkenazi Jewish
Height:	5 feet 8 inches
Religion:	Christian
Parents:	Stanley Francis Zagorsky (father)
Siblings:	Jason Zagorsky
Spouse:	Patrick Sabongui
Relationship:	Married
Children:	Bodhi Gabriel Sabongui, Ashé Alexandria Sabongui
Occupation:	Actress, Director, Writer, Professor
Net Worth:	$2.5 million

Early Life and Education

Kyra Zagorsky is now at the age of 50 years old was born on June 6, 1976. While her birth took place in New York City, she was raised in a small mountain community in Colorado. Her father, Stanley Francis Zagorsky, was of Polish and Lithuanian descent, while her mother’s lineage includes Dutch and Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry.

She grew up with her brother, Jason Zagorsky. During her school years, she focused heavily on athletics and dance. She attended a local high school in Colorado where she performed in a musical during her final year, which led her to pursue a career in the performing arts.

For her higher education, she attended Southern Oregon University, where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre. She later moved to California to attend the University of California, Irvine, graduating with a Master of Fine Arts in Acting in 2006. In 2020, she obtained a Master of Arts in Film and Television from the Savannah College of Art and Design.

Personal Life

Kyra Zagorsky met her husband, Patrick Sabongui, while they were both established in the acting industry. They married on August 5, 2002. Patrick Sabongui is a well-known actor and stunt performer, and the couple has frequently collaborated on various film and stage projects.

They have two children together, a son named Bodhi Gabriel Sabongui and a daughter named Ashé Alexandria Sabongui. Both of their children have followed their parents into the entertainment industry, with Bodhi notably appearing in major film productions.

The family resides in Vancouver, British Columbia, which serves as a hub for their professional work.

Career

Kyra Zagorsky began her professional journey in theater, performing in various regional productions across the United States. Her transition to screen acting involved guest roles in series such as Stargate Universe and Fringe. Her major career turning point occurred in 2014 when she was cast as the lead character, Dr. Julia Walker, in the Syfy series Helix. This role lasted for two seasons and made her a recognizable face in television drama.

Following the conclusion of Helix, she secured recurring roles in The 100 as Kara Cooper and in Arrow as the antagonist Athena. In addition to acting, she moved into directing and writing. She directed the short film The Prince, which dealt with themes of social prejudice, and An International Girl.

Her work in the industry also extends to academia; she moved into a role as an Assistant Professor of Theater at CUNY Brooklyn College.

Awards

• Best Film – New York International Film Awards (2021)
• Best First Time Director – Vancouver Independent Film Festival (2021)
• Best Short Film – Women’s International Film Festival (2018)
• Nomination for Best Performance by a Female in a Leading Role – Leo Awards (2015)

Net Worth

Kyra Zagorsky has a net worth of $2.5 million. This wealth has been accumulated through her decade-long career as a lead and recurring actress in major network television series and films.

Social Media

• Instagram: @kyrazagorsky
• X: @KyraZagorsky

Filmography

• The ABCs of Death (2012)
• The Pastor’s Wife (2011)
• Hunt for the I-5 Killer (2011)
• Stargate Universe (2010)
• The Troop (2010)
• Fringe (2010)
• Helix (2014)
• Motive (2014)
• Continuum (2015)
• Vendetta (2015)
• Home Invasion (2016)
• S.W.A.T.: Under Siege (2017)
• Arrow (2018)
• The 100 (2018)
• See (2021)
• The Imperfects (2022)