Tia Carrere Biography
Tia Carrere (Althea Rae Janairo) is an American actress and musician who obtained her first big break as a regular on the daytime soap opera General Hospital. She acted as co-host for the pre-Grammy Awards telecast online event alongside Wayne Brady in 2009. She also won a Grammy Award in 2009 for her third album ‘Ikena. The album was also produced by Ho and was a finalist in 2010 for He Nani. She won another Grammy Award (Best Hawaiian Music Album) for her album Huana Ke Aloha in 2011.
10 Quick Facts About Tia Carrere
- Name: Althea Rae Janairo
- Age: 55 years
- Birthday: 2 January
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
- Height: 5 feet 8 inches (1.73 m)
- Nationality: American
- Occupation: Actress and musician
- Marital Status: Divorced
- Salary: Under Review
- Net worth: $5 million dollars
Tia Carrere Age
Tia is 55 years old as of 2022, she was born on 2 January, 1967, in Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S. She celebrates her birthday on 2 January every year and her birth sign is Capricorn.
Tia Carrere Height
Carrere stands at the height of 5 feet 8 inches (1.73 m).
Tia Carrere Weight
Tia has a weight of 60 kg.
Tia Carrere Education
Her early education was in a co-ed school, but she soon went to the Sacred Hearts Academy, an all-girls school. She studied there through 10th grade.
Tia Carrere Family
Tia was born to Audrey Duhinio Janairo, a computer supervisor, and Alexander Janairo, a banker. She has a sister by the name of Saundra Janairo.
Tia Carrere Husband
In 1992, She married film producer Elie Samaha, the couple later divorced in February 2000. Carrere married photojournalist Simon Wakelin on November 30, 2002 and they together have a daughter, Bianca Wakelin. She then filed for divorce in person at Los Angeles County Superior Court on April 2, 2010. According to the court documents, Carrere cited irreconcilable differences as the reason for the divorce and also asked for sole physical custody of their daughter. The divorce was finalized in August 2010 and the two reportedly shared custody of their daughter.
Tia Carrere’s Net Worth
Tia has an estimated net worth of $5 million dollars as of 2022. This includes her assets, money and income. Her primary source of income is her career as an actress and musician. Through her various sources of income, Tia has been able to accumulate good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
Tia Carrere Measurements and Facts
Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Carrere.
Tia Carrere Wiki
- Full Names: Althea Rae Janairo
- Popular As: Tia Carrere
- Gender: Female
- Occupation / Profession: Actress and musician
- Nationality: American
- Race / Ethnicity: Not Available
- Religion: Not Available
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
Tia Carrere Birthday
- Age / How Old?: 55 years
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
- Date of Birth: 2 January 1967
- Place of Birth: Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S
- Birthday: 2 January
Tia Carrere Body Measurements
- Body Measurements: Not Available
- Height / How Tall?: 5 feet 8 inches (1.73 m)
- Weight: 60 kg
- Eye Color: Not Available
- Hair Color: Not Available
- Shoe Size: Not Available
- Dress Size: Not Available
- Breast Size: Not Available
- Waist Size: Not Available
- Hip Size: Not Available
Tia Carrere Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Alexander Janairo
- Mother: Audrey Duhinio Janairo
- Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): One
- Marital Status: Divorced
- Husband/Spouse: Married to Simon Wakelin
- Dating / Boyfriend: Not Available
- Children: One
Tia Carrere’s Net Worth and Salary
- Net Worth: $5 million dollars
- Salary: Under Review
- Source of Income: Actress and musician
Tia Carrere Career
She attended Sacred Hearts Academy which is an all-girls school. As a child, she longed to be a singer. At the age of 17, though she was eliminated during the first round of her 1985 Star Search, Tia was spotted by a local producer while shopping at a Waikiki grocery store and was also cast in the movie Aloha Summer, which he then produced and had a cameo.
Following her success, Tia returned to Los Angeles, and after working several months as a model, she landed her first role in the American television series Airwolf in early 1985. She made her first major breakthrough in the daytime soap opera General Hospital. From 1985 to 1987, she played the role of Jade Soong Chung. She then made a guest appearance on Tour of Duty and The A-Team, which was then supposed to lead to her joining the cast; her General Hospital obligations, however, prevented her from joining the team and her character dropped after one episode.
Tia Carrere Relic Hunter
Tia starred as archeology professor Sydney Fox in Relic Hunter from 1999 to 2002. It is a syndicated action-adventure series strongly reminiscent of the Indiana Jones and Tomb Raider films and video games. The series lasted for a total of three contracted television seasons.
Tia Carrere True Lies
Tia plays Juno Skinner in the American action comedy film True Lies. She stars alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jamie Lee Curtis, Tom Arnold, Art Malik, Bill Paxton, Eliza Dushku, Grant Heslov and Charlton Heston.
Tia Carrere Wayne’s World
Tia cast as Cassandra, a rock singer and love interest of Mike Myers’s character, Wayne Campbell, in Wayne’s World (1992). She reprised the role the next year in Wayne’s World 2. Being a trained singer, she performed all of her own songs in the first film, and the Wayne’s World soundtrack features her vocals. Tia turned down a role in Baywatch to audition for Wayne’s World. People named her to its annual “50 most beautiful people” list in 1992.
Tia Carrere Lilo and Stitch
Tia provided the voice of Lilo’s sister Nani in the animated film Lilo & Stitch (2002) and its spinoffs.
Tia Carrere Blue Bloods
Tia plays Chao Lin in the American police procedural fictional drama series Blue Bloods. Chao is the main villainess from “The Enemy of My Enemy,” episode 8.03. She is also a notorious human trafficker who had been selling girls as young as the age of 13 as sex slaves.
Tia Carrere Music
- Dream (1993)
- Hawaiiana (2007)
- ‘Ikena (with Daniel Ho, 2008)
- He Nani (with Daniel Ho, 2009)
- Huana Ke Aloha (2010)
Tia Carrere Film
- Zombie Nightmare
- Aloha Summer
- Fine Gold
- Enemy
- Showdown in Little Tokyo
- Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man
- Wayne’s World
- Little Sister
- Rising Sun
- Quick
- Treacherous
- Wayne’s World 2
- True Lies
- Jury Duty
- The Immortals
- Hostile Intentions
- Hollow Point
- High School High
- Natural Enemy
- Kull the Conqueror
- Top of the World
- Scar City
- 20 Dates
- My Teacher’s Wife
- Five Aces
- If…Dog…Rabbit
- Merlin: The Return
- Lilo & Stitch
- Meet Prince Charming
- Stitch! The Movie
- Aloha, Scooby-Doo!
- Back in the Day
- Lilo & Stitch 2: Stitch Has a Glitch
- Leroy & Stitch
- Dark Honeymoon
- Wild Cherry
- Hard Breakers
- You May Not Kiss the Bride
- Collision Course
- Final Recourse
- Gunshot Straight
- Pirates Code: The Adventures of Mickey Matson
- Behind Palm Swings
- Tom and Jerry: Spy Quest
- Business Unusual
- Showdown in Manila
- The Girl
- Palm Swings
- The Legend of Hallowaiian
- Felo De Se
Tia Carrere TV Shows
- The Road Raiders
- Anything But Love
- Friday the 13th: The Series
- Quantum Leap
- Married…with Children
- Intimate Stranger
- Tales from the Crypt
- Nothing But the Truth
- Murder One
- Desert Breeze
- Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
- Dogboys
- Veronica’s Closet
- Hercules
- The Night of the Headless Horseman
- Relic Hunter
- Hollywood Squares
- The Test
- Duck Dodgers
- Lilo & Stitch: The Series
- Johnny Bravo
- Megas XLR
- Torn Apart
- Supernova
- American Dragon: Jake Long
- The O.C.
- Dancing with the Stars
- Back to You
- Nip/Tuck
- Curb Your Enthusiasm
- Untitled Liz Meriwether Project
- CSI: Miami
- Warehouse 13
- Iron Chef America: The Series
- True Justice
- Combat Hospital
- Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated
- In Plain Sight
- The Apprentice
- The Birthday Boys
- Asteroid vs Earth
- Uncle Grandpa
- Hawaii Five-0
- Family Guy
- Mickey and the Roadster Racers
- Blue Bloods
- Stretch Armstrong and the Flex Fighters
Tia Carrere Origine
According to her, she is of Chinese, Filipino and Spanish ancestry.
Tia Carrere Death
Tia is alive and is going on with her career in music and acting.
Frequently Asked Questions About Tia Carrere
Tia Carrere (Althea Rae Janairo) is an American actress and musician who obtained her first big break as a regular on the daytime soap opera General Hospital.
Carrere is an American national born on 2 January 1967, in Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
Carrere stands at the height of 5 feet 8 inches (1.73 m).
In 1992, She married film producer Elie Samaha, the couple later divorced in February 2000. Carrere married photojournalist Simon Wakelin on November 30, 2002 and they together have a daughter, Bianca Wakelin. She then filed for divorce in person at Los Angeles County Superior Court on April 2, 2010. According to the court documents, Carrere cited irreconcilable differences as the reason for the divorce and also asked for sole physical custody of their daughter. The divorce was finalized in August 2010 and the two reportedly shared custody of their daughter.
Tia has an approximate net worth of $5 million. This amount has been accrued from her leading roles in the entertainment industry.
Details about Tia’s salary are not yet disclosed. However, information about how much she makes will be updated as soon as it is available.
Because of personal reasons Tia has not shared her precise location of residence, we shall upload pictures of her house as soon as we have them.
Tia is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of her being sick or having any health-related issues.
Tia is still an active participant in the creative entertainment industry.
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