Tyra Banxxx is an African American pornographic actress. She began her career in 2004 and has performed more than 40 movies. Banxxx resembles the former model and current television hostess Tyra Banks. In 2005, the television star interviewed the porn star on her show and encouraged her to leave pornography. On the show, Banxxx agreed to retire but returned to porn under the name Alana. In 2006, Banxxx appeared in the pornographic film, America's Next Top Porn Model, which spoofs Banks' America's Next Top Model.