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Tia Carrere

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Tia Carrere

Althea Rae Duhinio Janairo (born January 2, 1967), known professionally as Tia Carrere (), is an American actress and singer who got her first big break as a regular on the daytime soap opera General Hospital. Carrere played Cassandra Wong in the feature films Wayne's World and Wayne's World 2; Juno Skinner in True Lies; Nani Pelekai in the Lilo & Stitch animated films and TV series, and Nani's social worker Mrs. Kekoa in the 2025 live-action adaptation; Queen Tyr'ahnee in Duck Dodgers; Richard Lewis' girlfriend, Cha Cha, in Curb Your Enthusiasm; and starred as Sydney Fox in the television series Relic Hunter, as well as Lady Danger opposite RuPaul in Netflix's AJ and the Queen. Carrere also appeared as a contestant in the second season of Dancing with the Stars and the fifth season of The Celebrity Apprentice. In addition to acting, Carrere has won two Grammy Awards for her music.

Infobox

Born
Althea Rae Duhinio Janairo (1967-01-02) January 2, 1967 (age 58)Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
Occupations
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Years active
1984–present
Spouses
mw- Elie Samaha (m. 1992; div. 2000) Simon Wakelin (m. 2002; div. 2010)
Children
1
Genres
Hawaiian
Instrument
Vocals
Years active
1992–present
Labels
Daniel Ho Creations
Website
tiacarrere.com

Tables

· Filmography › Film
1987
Role(s)
Amy
1988
Role(s)
Lani
Notes
Acting debut, filmed in 1984
1989
Role(s)
Stella
1990
Role(s)
Mai Chang
Notes
Direct-to-video
1991
1992
Role(s)
Cassandra Wong
Role(s)
Adrienne
1993
Role(s)
Jingo Asakuma
Quick
Role(s)
Janet Sakamoto
Notes
Direct-to-video
Treacherous
Role(s)
Dr. Jessica Jamison
Notes
Direct-to-video
Role(s)
Cassandra Wong
1994
Role(s)
Juno Skinner
1995
Role(s)
Monica Lewis
Role(s)
Gina Walker
Notes
Direct-to-video, also Associate Producer
Hostile Intentions
Role(s)
Nora
Notes
Direct-to-video
1996
Role(s)
Diane Norwood
Role(s)
Victoria Chapell
Role(s)
Christina
Notes
Direct-to-video
1997
Role(s)
Akivasha
Role(s)
Rebecca Mercer
1998
Role(s)
Candy
Role(s)
Herself
Notes
Uncredited cameo, also Executive Producer
1999
Role(s)
Vicky Mueller
Role(s)
Karen Haggerty
Notes
Direct-to-video
If...Dog...Rabbit
Notes
Direct-to-video, co-executive producer
2000
Role(s)
Dr. Joan Maxwell
2002
Role(s)
Nani Pelekai (voice)
Meet Prince Charming
Role(s)
Samantha Feld
2003
Role(s)
Nani Pelekai (voice)
Notes
Direct-to-video
2005
Role(s)
Snookie, Local Woman (voice)
Role(s)
Loot
Role(s)
Nani Pelekai (voice)
2008
Role(s)
Miranda
2009
Role(s)
Ms. Jane Haumea
2010
Role(s)
Jodie
2011
2012
Collision Course
Role(s)
Kate Parks
2013
Final Recourse
Role(s)
Michelle Gaines
Notes
Also associate producer
2014
Role(s)
Leanne
Notes
Direct-to-video
2015
Pirates Code: The Adventures of Mickey Matson
Role(s)
Kelly
Behind Palm Swings
Role(s)
Cherry Bomb
Notes
Short film
Role(s)
Jezebel Jade (voice)
Notes
Direct-to-video
2016
Business Unusual
Role(s)
Ella
Notes
Short film
Role(s)
Mrs. Catherine Wells
The Girl
Role(s)
Mother
2017
Palm Swings
Role(s)
Ms. Cherry Bomb
2018
Role(s)
Nana (voice)
Notes
Direct-to-video
2022
Role(s)
Tita Theresa
2024
Role(s)
Madame Leroy
2025
Role(s)
Mrs. Kekoa
2026
Role(s)
Reyna
Notes
Post-production
Year
Title
Role
Notes
1987
Zombie Nightmare
Amy
1988
Aloha Summer
Lani
Acting debut, filmed in 1984
1989
Fine Gold
Stella
1990
Enemy
Mai Chang
Direct-to-video
1991
Showdown in Little Tokyo
Minako Okeya
1991
Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man
Kimiko
1992
Wayne's World
Cassandra Wong
1992
Little Sister
Adrienne
1993
Rising Sun
Jingo Asakuma
1993
Quick
Janet Sakamoto
Direct-to-video
1993
Treacherous
Dr. Jessica Jamison
Direct-to-video
1993
Wayne's World 2
Cassandra Wong
1994
True Lies
Juno Skinner
1995
Jury Duty
Monica Lewis
1995
The Immortals
Gina Walker
Direct-to-video, also Associate Producer
1995
Hostile Intentions
Nora
Direct-to-video
1996
Hollow Point
Diane Norwood
1996
High School High
Victoria Chapell
1996
Natural Enemy
Christina
Direct-to-video
1997
Kull the Conqueror
Akivasha
1997
Top of the World
Rebecca Mercer
1998
Scar City
Candy
1998
20 Dates
Herself
Uncredited cameo, also Executive Producer
1999
My Teacher's Wife
Vicky Mueller
1999
Five Aces
Karen Haggerty
Direct-to-video
1999
If...Dog...Rabbit
Direct-to-video, co-executive producer
2000
Merlin: The Return
Dr. Joan Maxwell
2002
Lilo & Stitch
Nani Pelekai (voice)
2002
Meet Prince Charming
Samantha Feld
2003
Stitch! The Movie
Nani Pelekai (voice)
Direct-to-video
2005
Aloha, Scooby-Doo!
Snookie, Local Woman (voice)
2005
Back in the Day
Loot
2005
Lilo & Stitch 2: Stitch Has a Glitch
Nani Pelekai (voice)
2006
Leroy & Stitch
2008
Dark Honeymoon
Miranda
2009
Wild Cherry
Ms. Jane Haumea
2010
Hard Breakers
Jodie
2011
You May Not Kiss the Bride
Lani
2012
Collision Course
Kate Parks
2013
Final Recourse
Michelle Gaines
Also associate producer
2014
Gunshot Straight
Leanne
Direct-to-video
2015
Pirates Code: The Adventures of Mickey Matson
Kelly
2015
Behind Palm Swings
Cherry Bomb
Short film
2015
Tom and Jerry: Spy Quest
Jezebel Jade (voice)
Direct-to-video
2016
Business Unusual
Ella
Short film
2016
Showdown in Manila
Mrs. Catherine Wells
2016
The Girl
Mother
2017
Palm Swings
Ms. Cherry Bomb
2018
The Legend of Hallowaiian
Nana (voice)
Direct-to-video
· Filmography › Television
1985
Role(s)
Philippines Contestant
Notes
Episode: "Who's Trying to Kill Miss Globe?"
Covenant
Role(s)
Girl at Golden Calf
Notes
Television film
Role(s)
Kiki Tinabi
Notes
Episode: "Annie Oakley"
1985–1987
Role(s)
General Hospital
Notes
Jade Soong
1986
Role(s)
Tia
Notes
Episode: "The Sound of Thunder"
Role(s)
Lisa Chan
Notes
Episode: "The Wish Child"
1987
Role(s)
Lang
Notes
Episode: "Dislocations"
1988
Role(s)
Venus Poon
Notes
Miniseries, 4 episodes
Role(s)
Tiu
Notes
Episode: "Murderer's Sky"
1989
The Road Raiders
Role(s)
Cyanne
Notes
Television film
Role(s)
Cey
Notes
Episode: "Those Lips, Those Thais"
1990
Role(s)
Michiko Tanaka
Notes
Episode: "Year of the Monkey"
Role(s)
Chu-Hoi
Notes
Episode: "The Leap Home: Part 2 (Vietnam)"
Role(s)
Piper Bauman
Notes
Episode: "Kelly Bounces Back"
1991
Intimate Stranger
Role(s)
Mina
Notes
Television film
1992
Role(s)
Scarlett
Notes
Episode: "On a Deadman's Chest"
1995
Nothing But the Truth
Role(s)
Simone Gideon
Notes
Television film
1995–96
Role(s)
Murder One
Notes
Beverly Nichols
1996
Desert Breeze
Notes
Television film
1997
Role(s)
Mija (voice)
Notes
Episode: "The Little Mermaid"
1998
Role(s)
District Attorney Jennifer Dern
Notes
Television film
Role(s)
Kim
Notes
Episode: "Veronica's on the Herb"
Role(s)
Marigold (voice)
Notes
Episode: "Hercules and the Golden Touch"
1999
The Night of the Headless Horseman
Role(s)
Katrina Van Tassel (voice)
Notes
Television film
1999–2002
Role(s)
Relic Hunter
Notes
Sydney Fox
2003–2005
Role(s)
Duck Dodgers
Notes
Queen Tyr'ahnee, additional voices
2003–2006
Role(s)
Lilo & Stitch: The Series
Notes
Nani Pelekai (voice)
2004
Role(s)
Herself/additional voices (voice)
Notes
4 episodes
Role(s)
Darklos (voice)
Notes
Episode: "DMV: Department of Megas Violations"
Torn Apart
Role(s)
Vicki Westin
Notes
Television film
2005
Role(s)
Lisa Delgado
Notes
Television film
Role(s)
Yan Yan (voice)
Notes
Episode: "Fu and Tell"
2006
Role(s)
Dean Torres
Notes
Episode: "The Gringos"
Role(s)
Herself (contestant)
Notes
Season 2, eliminated week 5
2007
Role(s)
Maggie
Notes
Episode: "A Night of Possibilities"
Role(s)
Mistress Dark Pain
Notes
Episode: "Carly Summers"
Role(s)
Cha Cha
Notes
3 episodes
2008
Untitled Liz Meriwether Project
Role(s)
Paula Poland
Notes
Television film
2009
Role(s)
Jacqueline Parsons
Notes
Episode: "Bolt Action"
2010
Role(s)
Agent Katie Logan
Notes
2 episodes
2011
Role(s)
Lisa Clayton
Notes
2 episodes
Role(s)
Jessica Draycott
Notes
Episode: "It's My Party"
2011–2013
Role(s)
Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated
Notes
Amy Cavenaugh/Judy Reeves (voice)
2012
Role(s)
Lia Hernandez
Notes
4 episodes
Role(s)
Herself (Contestant)
Notes
Series 12, "fired" in episode 5
2013
Role(s)
Herself
Notes
Episode: "Cool Machine"
2014
Asteroid vs Earth
Role(s)
Marissa Knox
Notes
Television film
Role(s)
Island Girl (voice)
Notes
Episode: "Vacation"
2015
Role(s)
Makana Kalakauna
Notes
2 episodes
2016
Role(s)
Hawaiian Woman (voice)
Notes
Episode: "An App a Day"
2017
Role(s)
Auntie Olina (voice)
Notes
3 episodes
Role(s)
Chow Lin
Notes
Episode: "The Enemy Of My Enemy"
2018
Role(s)
Officer Santos/Mechanica (voice)
Notes
3 episodes
2019
Role(s)
Teresa
Notes
Episode: "Fun Friend"
2020
Role(s)
Lady Danger
Notes
Main cast
Role(s)
Herself
Notes
Episode: "Named After My Dad's Penis"
2022
A Big Fat Family Christmas
Role(s)
Ivy
Notes
Television film
2023
Role(s)
Layla Lewis
Notes
Episode: "Sensu Lato"
Role(s)
Dr. Logan
Notes
Episode: "... had my dream stolen"
Year
Title
Role
Notes
1985
Cover Up
Philippines Contestant
Episode: "Who's Trying to Kill Miss Globe?"
1985
Covenant
Girl at Golden Calf
Television film
1985
Airwolf
Kiki Tinabi
Episode: "Annie Oakley"
1985–1987
General Hospital
Jade Soong
Recurring role
1986
The A-Team
Tia
Episode: "The Sound of Thunder"
1986
MacGyver
Lisa Chan
Episode: "The Wish Child"
1987
Tour of Duty
Lang
Episode: "Dislocations"
1988
Noble House
Venus Poon
Miniseries, 4 episodes
1988
MacGyver
Tiu
Episode: "Murderer's Sky"
1989
The Road Raiders
Cyanne
Television film
1989
Anything But Love
Cey
Episode: "Those Lips, Those Thais"
1990
Friday the 13th: The Series
Michiko Tanaka
Episode: "Year of the Monkey"
1990
Quantum Leap
Chu-Hoi
Episode: "The Leap Home: Part 2 (Vietnam)"
1990
Married...with Children
Piper Bauman
Episode: "Kelly Bounces Back"
1991
Intimate Stranger
Mina
Television film
1992
Tales from the Crypt
Scarlett
Episode: "On a Deadman's Chest"
1995
Nothing But the Truth
Simone Gideon
Television film
1995–96
Murder One
Beverly Nichols
3 episodes
1996
Desert Breeze
Television film
1997
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
Mija (voice)
Episode: "The Little Mermaid"
1998
Dogboys
District Attorney Jennifer Dern
Television film
1998
Veronica's Closet
Kim
Episode: "Veronica's on the Herb"
1998
Hercules
Marigold (voice)
Episode: "Hercules and the Golden Touch"
1999
The Night of the Headless Horseman
Katrina Van Tassel (voice)
Television film
1999–2002
Relic Hunter
Sydney Fox
Lead role
2003–2005
Duck Dodgers
Queen Tyr'ahnee, additional voices
Main cast
2003–2006
Lilo & Stitch: The Series
Nani Pelekai (voice)
Main cast
2004
Johnny Bravo
Herself/additional voices (voice)
4 episodes
2004
Megas XLR
Darklos (voice)
Episode: "DMV: Department of Megas Violations"
2004
Torn Apart
Vicki Westin
Television film
2005
Supernova
Lisa Delgado
Television film
2005
American Dragon: Jake Long
Yan Yan (voice)
Episode: "Fu and Tell"
2006
The O.C.
Dean Torres
Episode: "The Gringos"
2006
Dancing with the Stars
Herself (contestant)
Season 2, eliminated week 5
2007
Back to You
Maggie
Episode: "A Night of Possibilities"
2007
Nip/Tuck
Mistress Dark Pain
Episode: "Carly Summers"
2007
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Cha Cha
3 episodes
2008
Untitled Liz Meriwether Project
Paula Poland
Television film
2009
CSI: Miami
Jacqueline Parsons
Episode: "Bolt Action"
2010
Warehouse 13
Agent Katie Logan
2 episodes
2011
True Justice
Lisa Clayton
2 episodes
2011
Combat Hospital
Jessica Draycott
Episode: "It's My Party"
2011–2013
Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated
Amy Cavenaugh/Judy Reeves (voice)
Guest (season 1), recurring role (Judy, season 2)
2012
In Plain Sight
Lia Hernandez
4 episodes
2012
The Apprentice
Herself (Contestant)
Series 12, "fired" in episode 5
2013
The Birthday Boys
Herself
Episode: "Cool Machine"
2014
Asteroid vs Earth
Marissa Knox
Television film
2014
Uncle Grandpa
Island Girl (voice)
Episode: "Vacation"
2015
Hawaii Five-0
Makana Kalakauna
2 episodes
· Filmography › Video games
1995
Role(s)
Ari Matheson
2006
Role(s)
Lin
2013
Role(s)
Cut content
Year
Title
Voice role
Notes
1995
The Daedalus Encounter
Ari Matheson
2006
Saints Row
Lin
2013
Saints Row IV
Cut content
· <i>Dancing with the Stars</i> › Season 2 performances
Inaba
Inaba
Week #
Inaba
Dance / Song
Goodman
Judges' scores
Tonioli
1
1
Week #
1
Dance / Song
Waltz / "What a Wonderful World"
Judges' scores
6
Judges' scores
7
Judges' scores
7
Result
Bottom two
2
2
Week #
2
Dance / Song
Rumba / "Emotion"
Judges' scores
7
Judges' scores
8
Judges' scores
7
Result
Safe
3
3
Week #
3
Dance / Song
Tango / "Por una Cabeza"
Judges' scores
9
Judges' scores
8
Judges' scores
9
Result
Safe
4
4
Week #
4
Dance / Song
Foxtrot / "Dream a Little Dream of Me"
Judges' scores
9
Judges' scores
8
Judges' scores
8
Result
Bottom two
5
5
Week #
5
Dance / Song
Samba / "No More Tears (Enough Is Enough)"
Judges' scores
7
Judges' scores
7
Judges' scores
8
Result
Eliminated
Group Salsa / "Rhythm Is Gonna Get You"
Group Salsa / "Rhythm Is Gonna Get You"
Week #
Group Salsa / "Rhythm Is Gonna Get You"
Dance / Song
No scores given
Week #
Dance / Song
Judges' scores
Result
Inaba
Goodman
Tonioli
1
Waltz / "What a Wonderful World"
6
7
7
Bottom two
2
Rumba / "Emotion"
7
8
7
Safe
3
Tango / "Por una Cabeza"
9
8
9
Safe
4
Foxtrot / "Dream a Little Dream of Me"
9
8
8
Bottom two
5
Samba / "No More Tears (Enough Is Enough)"
7
7
8
Eliminated
Group Salsa / "Rhythm Is Gonna Get You"
No scores given
· Awards and nominations
1992
Role(s)
MTV Movie + TV Award
Notes
Most Desirable Female
1994
Role(s)
ShoWest Convention Award
Notes
Female Star of Tomorrow
1995
Role(s)
MTV Movie + TV Award
Notes
Best Dance Sequence (shared with Arnold Schwarzenegger)
Role(s)
Saturn Award
Notes
Best Supporting Actress
2001
Role(s)
ALMA Award
Notes
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Syndicated Drama Series
2006
Role(s)
DVD Exclusive Award
Notes
Best Supporting Actress in a DVD Premiere Movie
2007
Hawaiiana
Role(s)
Grammy Award
Notes
Best Hawaiian Music Album
Role(s)
Interactive Achievement Award
Notes
Outstanding Achievement in Character Performance - Female
2008
Ikena
Role(s)
Grammy Award
Notes
Best Hawaiian Music Album
2009
He Nani
Role(s)
Nominated
2010
Huana Ke Aloha
Role(s)
Won
Year
Title
Accolade
Category
Result
Ref
1992
Wayne's World
MTV Movie + TV Award
Most Desirable Female
Nominated
[unreliable source?]
1994
ShoWest Convention Award
Female Star of Tomorrow
Won
1995
True Lies
MTV Movie + TV Award
Best Dance Sequence (shared with Arnold Schwarzenegger)
Nominated
1995
True Lies
Saturn Award
Best Supporting Actress
Nominated
2001
Relic Hunter
ALMA Award
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Syndicated Drama Series
Nominated
2006
Back in the Day
DVD Exclusive Award
Best Supporting Actress in a DVD Premiere Movie
Nominated
2007
Hawaiiana
Grammy Award
Best Hawaiian Music Album
Nominated
Saints Row
Interactive Achievement Award
Outstanding Achievement in Character Performance - Female
Nominated
2008
Ikena
Grammy Award
Best Hawaiian Music Album
Won
2009
He Nani
Nominated
2010
Huana Ke Aloha
Won

References

  1. TVGuide.com
    https://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/tia-carrere/bio/176789/
  2. United Press International
    https://www.upi.com/Top_News/2019/01/02/UPI-Almanac-for-Wednesday-Jan-2-2019/6081546203973//
  3. "Tia Carrere Biography (1965—)"
    http://www.filmreference.com/film/0/Tia-Carrere.html
  4. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
    https://newspaperarchive.com/anonymous-celebrity-clipping-aug-06-1993-411899/
  5. The Philippine Star
    https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2003/08/10/216711/proud-be-pinoy
  6. "Introducing Tia Carrere: Hawaiian Songstress and Fan of B on Hawaii"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20160305011947/http://www.bonhawaii.com/introducing-tia-carrere-hawaiian-songstress-and-fan-b-hawaii
  7. Parade
    https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=YD8xAAAAIBAJ&sjid=ZwMEAAAAIBAJ&pg=2997,1539824
  8. www.youtube.com
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9pgKqd5_MeA
  9. "What Happened to 'Wayne's World' Star Tia Carrere?"
    https://www.vice.com/en/article/what-happened-to-waynes-world-star-tia-carrere/
  10. "TMe: SHI movie set for Spring 2000 release"
    http://www.teako170.com/shi.html
  11. Hawaii: Past and Present
    https://books.google.com/books?id=WegxiwgQI90C&pg=PA32
  12. www.msn.com
    https://www.msn.com/en-us/tv/news/tia-carrere-says-new-villainous-role-on-aj-andamp-the-queen-is-a-part-shes-always-wanted-to-play/ar-BBYZDYd
  13. "What Happened to 'Wayne's World' Star Tia Carrere?"
    https://www.vice.com/en/article/what-happened-to-waynes-world-star-tia-carrere/
  14. "Tia Carrere – Grammy Fascinating Fact: – Contactmusic News"
    http://www.contactmusic.com/news.nsf/story/grammy-fascinating-fact_1094246
  15. "Tia Carrere wins Grammy for Best Hawaiian Music Album | Maui Now"
    https://mauinow.com/2011/02/14/tia-carrere-wins-grammy-for-best-hawaiian-music-album/
  16. "Tia Carrere wins a Grammy for Best Hawaiian Music Album"
    https://www.staradvertiser.com/2011/02/13/breaking-news/tia-carrere-wins-a-grammy-for-best-hawaiian-music-album/
  17. People
    https://archive.today/20130131094952/http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,1135807,00.html
  18. "Tia Carrere Files For Divorce"
    http://www.tmz.com/2010/04/02/tia-carrere-files-for-divorce-simon-weakland-court/
  19. Toronto Sun
    http://www.torontosun.com/entertainment/celebrities/2010/08/19/15073006.html
  20. "Tia Carrere (visual voices guide)"
    http://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/Tia-Carrere/
  21. Hallowaiian
    https://www.animationmagazine.net/2018/02/sc-brings-tropical-terror-to-efm-with-hallowaiian/
  22. Easter Sunday
    https://deadline.com/2022/02/jo-koy-easter-sunday-movie-moving-to-late-summer-1234927166/
  23. Waltzing With Brando
    https://variety.com/2024/film/global/waltzing-with-brando-billy-zane-trailer-1236201058/
  24. Lilo & Stitch
    https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/chris-sanders-stitch-in-live-action-lilo-and-stitch-1235399164/
  25. Deadline
    https://deadline.com/2025/04/tia-carrere-joins-the-last-resort-movie-1236355818/
  26. Tia Carrere
    http://www.tiacarrere.com/2007/09/hawaiiana/
  27. Tia Carrere
    http://www.tiacarrere.com/2008/09/ikena/
  28. Tia Carrere
    http://www.tiacarrere.com/2009/08/he-nani/
  29. Tia Carrere
    http://www.tiacarrere.com/2010/08/huana-ke-aloha/
  30. IMDb
    https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000119/awards
  31. D.I.C.E. Summit
    https://www.dicesummit.org/images/pdfs/10th_IAA_Finalists_07.pdf
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