Erika Eleniak

Erika Eleniak was one of the original cast members and played Shauni McClain, though she left in 1992 after disagreeing with a change in direction for the show.

After her departure, the actress went on to have a fruitful TV and movie career, appearing in pictures such as Under Siege, The Beverly Hillbillies and Chasers.

Of her time on Baywatch, Eleniak said: "I am so grateful for the time that I had on 'Baywatch' - especially internationally, it helped me gain a lot of opportunities overseas. But I wanted a chance at film work."