Cora Banks

You’ll fall for fiery redhead Cora Banks. An up-and-coming model from Louisville, Kentucky, she’s petite – five feet, two inches – with auburn-red hair, blue eyes and a sweet-and-sour disposition. “I grew up in Kentucky,” she says. “It’s awesome – hot summers, snowy winters and one of the biggest cities in the country. What more could you want?” With some artistic nudes under her belt, Cora was determined to be a Playboy model – and test shoot proved more than fortuitous. “I had applied before, but I couldn’t afford to go to Los Angeles for the test shoot,” she admits. “When I was invited to shoot with Jose Luis in Dallas, it turned out he was a Playboy photographer. It was fate!” When she’s not in front of the camera, Cora loves to go out with her friends, and true to Bluegrass State form, you’re more likely to find her betting on the horses at Churchill Downs than shopping at the mall. “On a Friday night, we go for dinner, drinks and dancing,” she says. “And then to any greasy spoon that’s open. All I’ve got in the fridge is celery, bacon and Patrón.” When it comes to men, Cora may look sweet and innocent, but she’s fun, frisky and has some serious tricks up her sleeve. “I like my men smart and sultry,” she says. “You’ve got to take your time with me. Work your way up, and I’ll take you to the top – redheads are the best in bed.”