“Love Island” began as a British reality TV show in 2005.

Initially it involved celebrities, instead of the everyday folks who are the focus today.

All of the emotion and maneuvering takes place under the constant view of the camera.

Love Island contestants

Appearing on a reality TV show did manage to get Kyra noticed by others in the entertainment industry.

She told TVInsider, “My parents are huge fans of ‘B&B’ … Everyone at the show has been so sweet to me.”

Kyra Green as Antonia

Kyra Green