Tia Carrere in Bikini

Tia was born January 2, 1967 in Honolulu, Hawaii as Althea Rae Janairo. She is of Filipino, Chinese and Spanish descent. Her first TV role was in Airwolf series in 1985. Most people know her probably as Sydney Fox in Relic Hunter TV show. Her most recent movies include Wild Cherry, Hard Breakers, and You May Not Kiss the Bride.

Career Highlights

Tia Carrere was born as Althea Rae Duhinio Janairo on January 2, 1967 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Her mother Audrey is a computer supervisor, while her father Alexander is a banker. Carrere is of Chinese, Spanish, and Filipino descent. As a youth, she went to the all-girls Sacred Hearts Academy. Yearning to be a singer, she competed on “Star Search” in 1985; however, she was eliminated in the first round. The same year, Carrere landed her first acting roles on the television series “Airwolf” and “Cover Up.” She subsequently received her breakthrough role on the daytime soap opera “General Hospital,” playing the character of Jade Soong from 1985 to 1986.

Family and Personal Life

In 1992, Carrere wed film producer Elie Samaha; they divorced in 2000. Subsequently, she married photojournalist Simon Wakelin, with whom she had a daughter. The couple divorced in 2010 on account of irreconcilable differences, although they reportedly share custody of their daughter. Carrere resides in Los Angeles, California.