Actor · Advocate
Kira Omans
Kira Omans (she/her) is an award-winning actor and adoptee advocate. She has narrated 250+ audiobooks, including work by USA Today Best-Selling authors. Kira is a 3rd-degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do, and she has performed traditional Chinese folk dance for over twenty years. Adopted during the One Child Policy, Kira also advocates for adoptee rights and to increase adoption education.
actor
Kira has appeared in film and television, most notably in CSI: Vegas (Rachel Koa), Him (Jenna), What Happened to Suzy (Cynthia), The Gods II (Reggie), and Power Rangers: Rise of the Ninja (Saya James). Her commercial credits include Starbucks, Busch Gardens, Capital One, FedEx, and Devil’s Backbone. She has a Bachelor of Fine Arts with a concentration in Performance in Stage & Screen and a Communications minor from George Mason University and has trained at Annie Grindlay Studio.
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voice actor
A full-time voice actor & audiobook narrator, Kira works from her home studio to bring characters and stories to life. She has narrated and edited 250+ audiobooks (also using the pseudonym Keira Grace), including work by USA Today Best-Selling authors (S.C. Stokes, Shadonna Richards). Other voiceover credits include Girl From Nowhere (Netflix), Real Sports with Brian Gumbel (HBO), Microsoft, non-profit organizations, and government campaign videos.
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voiceover client testimonials
“Kira was fast, professional and great to work with. She went above and beyond creatively to make sure we had plenty to work with. Turnaround and communication was fast. Look forward to working together again in the future.”— Dan S. (Microsoft, Voiceover Client)
“Simply amazing. Kira is a true professional who I can’t say enough good things about. She’s timely, excellent communicator, has finished every project ahead of time, and most importantly one of the best voice actors I’ve worked with. There’s a reason why I’ve worked with her on numerous projects, she’s the best. If you are looking for a high quality voice actress, look no further. I highly, highly recommend her.”— Brian G. (Commercial VO Client)
“Kira is a dream to work with. Not only is she incredibly talented and voices a multitude of different characters with skill, but she breaths extra life into the story itself. This is my 6th time working with Kira, she’s always punctual, responsive, makes requested adjustments promptly and is just a delight. Do yourself a favor and have Kira voice your next audiobook. I know I will be.”— S.C. Stokes (Author of Conjuring a Coroner series, USA Today Best-Selling author)
“Kira Omans is amazing to work with. She is dedicated to excellence and will work diligently until the product is completed to the author’s specifications. Her narrative voice is above par, and her talent with voices is second to none. I will continue to work with Kira in the future, and I recommend her for others.”— Lauricia Matuska (author of The Guardian Prince)
advocate
Kira fights for adoptee rights and to increase adoption education. She is on Chinese Adoptee Alliance’s Communications Committee and has spoken in collaborations with Hate is a Virus, Adoptees for Justice, and BIPOC Adoptees.Kira advocates for the inclusion of the adoptee community in media & entertainment and connects industry adoptees through the Adoptees in Entertainment Database. She was a mainstage keynote speaker at the 2024 KAAN conference, presenting Critical Conversations About Adoption Media Representation. She was the recipient of Adoptee Film Fest’s Community Impact Award.Kira has written essays and articles on adoption, as well as a testimony for Voices Against Illegal Adoption’s joint statement that was presented at the UN. She co-created Very Asian Foundation’s guide on Adoptee-Centered Language in Journalism & Child Welfare.
model
Kira has been published in commercials, campaigns, and widely-distributed fashion magazines. She uses her dance, martial arts, and acting training to bring life to action and beauty images, and she has extensive experience in glamour, lifestyle, and commercial work.
martial artist / stunts
Kira is a 3rd-degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do (World Taekwondo Federation), and she has additional training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Krav Maga, stage & screen combat, fight choreography, and stunts.
dancer
Kira has been performing traditional Chinese folk dance with the Fairfax Chinese Dance Troupe since she was four years old, including choreography with ribbons, handkerchiefs, fans (traditional, metal, and ostrich), sleeves, drums, and umbrellas. She’s danced at the Kennedy Center, Wolf Trap, the National Theater, the Smithsonian, and numerous other cultural showcases in the D.C area.
