• 2024-02

Tia Carrere

Tia Carrere

Tia Carrere (born January 2, 1967) is an American actress, singer, and former model. She is known for her roles as Cassandra Wong in the action-comedy film "Wayne's World" (1992), Juno Skinner in the action film "True Lies" (1994), and Sydney Fox in the television series "Relic Hunter" (1999–2002).

Early Life and Career

Tia Carrere was born Althea Rae Duhinio Janairo in Honolulu, Hawaii. She is of Hawaiian, Chinese, Filipino, and Spanish descent. Carrere began her career as a model, appearing in print ads and commercials. In 1985, she made her acting debut in the television series "Cover Up". She went on to appear in several other television shows, including "MacGyver", "Magnum, P.I.", and "Quantum Leap".

Rise to Fame

Carrere's breakthrough role came in 1992, when she starred opposite Mike Myers in the comedy film "Wayne's World". The film was a critical and commercial success, and it helped to establish Carrere as a rising star. In 1994, she appeared in the action film "True Lies", alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jamie Lee Curtis. The film was another commercial success, and it further solidified Carrere's status as a leading lady.

Career Highlights

In 1999, Carrere starred in the television series "Relic Hunter". The series ran for three seasons and was a critical and commercial success. Carrere's performance as Sydney Fox, a treasure hunter who travels the world in search of lost artifacts, was praised by critics. After "Relic Hunter" ended, Carrere continued to appear in films and television shows, including "Lilo & Stitch" (2002), "The Scorpion King" (2002), and "NCIS: Los Angeles" (2010).

Personal Life

Carrere has been married twice. Her first marriage was to musician Elie Samaha from 1992 to 2000. Her second marriage was to actor Christian Anders from 2002 to 2006. Carrere has two children, a daughter named Bianca and a son named Jake.

Filmography

  • Cover Up (1985)
  • MacGyver (1985)
  • Magnum, P.I. (1986)
  • Quantum Leap (1989)
  • Wayne's World (1992)
  • True Lies (1994)
  • Relic Hunter (1999–2002)
  • Lilo & Stitch (2002)
  • The Scorpion King (2002)
  • NCIS: Los Angeles (2010)

Discography

  • Dream (1993)
  • Hawaiiana (1997)

Awards and Nominations

  • Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture (1995, nominated)
  • Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress (1995, nominated)