Carol Shaya

Carol Shaya is a former NYC police officer who posed for Playboy in August 1994, a fact that would change her life. Born in Tel-Aviv, Israel, to a Greek Orthodox family, she immigrated to America as a child. Her father and her ex-husband Charlie Castro also worked as police officers. Shaya divorced Castro on September 16, 1997, and has since dropped "Castro" from her name.

Her employment was terminated after her Playboy appearance. She sued the department for $10,000,000 for wrongful dismissal and gender discrimination, arguing that male officers who appeared in pornographic films were only suspended. The case, Shaya-Castro vs. New York City Police Department, was decided against her and upheld on appeal.

Today, Shaya works as a personal trainer, actress, and model, living in West Hollywood, California. She is a member of the Screen Actor's Guild. Growing up in a law enforcement family didn't keep her from pursuing entertainment. Her measurements are 34–24–35, and she has a slim build. She has a navel piercing. As a former Playboy model, she has done full nudity. She's been active from 1994 to 1997. She is still remembered for her bold stand against the NYPD. Her story remains a notable example of the tensions between personal choices and public service.