While studying voice and piano in New York City, she entered modeling, gaining fame as “the Breck Girl” and appearing in national commercials for brands such as Ivory Soap, Kellogg’s, and Chevrolet. Her early television work included guest spots on series like The Love Boat, Magnum, P.I., and Night Court, before she secured a regular role as April Curtis on the second season of Knight Rider (1983-…