Tia Carrere Overview

Born in Honolulu, Hawaii, Tia attended Sacred Hearts Academy, a private school for girls. Born of a Filipino, Chinese and Spanish background, she dropped her first dream of becoming a nun and aspired to a singing and acting career instead. While paying her bills by modeling, she began entering talent contests, where she could display her acting and singing ability. While shopping at a grocery store, she was noticed by the parents of a film producer who was looking to cast a girl in the... See All