Kali Reis

Seaconke Wampanoag / Nipmuc · actors

Kali Reis (born August 24, 1986) is a professional boxer and actress of Seaconke Wampanoag and Nipmuc descent from Providence, Rhode Island. She held world championship titles in two weight classes — the WBA and WBO female super lightweight titles — before making a stunning acting debut as detective Evangeline Navarro in HBO's "True Detective: Night Country" (2024) alongside Jodie Foster. Reis brought raw authenticity and intensity to the role, which was set in Alaska and centered on Indigenous themes. She is a proud advocate for Indigenous visibility and has spoken about using her platform in both boxing and acting to uplift Native communities. Reis is one of the most exciting crossover talents in entertainment today.