Rayna Vallandingham captivates fans with role in Cobra Kai

Rayna Vallandingham has gained significant attention for her role as Zara Malik in the upcoming season of "Cobra Kai." The 21-year-old actress, who has a background in taekwondo, faced challenges in portraying her character, including adopting an Indian accent. Before her acting career, Rayna was a taekwondo champion, earning 13 world titles. She began training at age two and broke a world record at nine for the most titles won in a year. Rayna took a break from martial arts in her teens but returned after facing bullying. She has a strong social media presence, with around 3.7 million followers on Instagram, where she shares her journey.