How old is Tia Carrere?

Tia Carrere is 59 years old (born January 2, 1967).

Is Tia Carrere still alive?

Yes, Tia Carrere is still alive as of 2026, aged 59.

Where is Tia Carrere from?

Tia Carrere is from Honolulu, Hawaii, USA, United States.

What generation is Tia Carrere?

Tia Carrere is a Generation X, born in 1967.

Tia Carrere

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Tia Carrere (born Althea Rae Janairo; January 2, 1967) is an American actress, model, and singer, perhaps most widely known for her role as Cassandra Wong in the feature films Wayne's World and Wayne's World 2 and as Sydney Fox in the TV series Relic Hunter. Description above from the Wikipedia article Tia Carrere, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia

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Born

Years in career41 years active

January 2nd, 1967

Birthplace

Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

Known for

🎭 Actor

Nationality

United States

Generation

Generation X

Career

41 years

Region

North America

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How Tia Carrere compares to other Actors

🎂Tia Carrere is 6 years older than the average Actor

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Facts about Tia Carrere

Did you know?

Did you know that beyond her rock star persona in 'Wayne's World', Tia Carrere is an accomplished Hawaiian music artist, winning two Grammy Awards for her traditional Hawaiian albums?

5 Lesser-known facts

She won two Grammy Awards for Best Hawaiian Music Album: 'Hawaiiana' (2009) and 'Huana Ke Aloha' (2011).
She provided the voice for Nani Pelekai, Lilo's older sister, in Disney's animated film 'Lilo & Stitch' and its spin-offs.
Her birth name is Althea Rae Janairo; she adopted the stage name 'Tia Carrere' at age 17.
Before 'Wayne's World', she had a recurring role as Jade Soong on the daytime soap opera 'General Hospital' from 1985 to 1987.
She competed in the second season of 'Dancing with the Stars' in 2006, partnered with pro dancer Maksim Chmerkovskiy.

Career highlight

Her portrayal of Cassandra Wong in 'Wayne's World' (1992) and 'Wayne's World 2' (1993) cemented her status as a pop culture icon. As the lead singer of "Crucial Taunt," she showcased both her acting chops and powerful singing voice, becoming a defining figure of early 90s cinema.

Legacy

Tia Carrere's enduring legacy is her versatility as an actress, singer, and voice artist, breaking ground for Asian-American representation in mainstream Hollywood. She remains beloved for her iconic roles and musical contributions.