Tia Carrere Relationship Status

Tia Carrere is a talented American actress and singer, best known for her roles in popular movies and television shows like Wayne’s World and Relic Hunter. Born and raised in Hawaii, Tia began her career as a model and later started acting and music.

Though most people know Tia for being an amazing actress, she likes being known as a singer more. Carrere once said that she never wanted to be an actress and never had plans to be in movies or TV as she always wanted to be a singer.

Although it just kept happening and it has been great, music has always been Tia's first love. This shows her passion for the music and entertainment industry.

What Age Is Tia Carrere?

Tia Carrere, real name Althea Rae Duhinio Janairo, was born on January 2, 1967, in Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.A.

Tia belongs to a family of Filipino and Chinese descent.

Her parents are Audrey Lee Janairo and Alexander Janairo.

Tia’s mother, Audrey, is a computer supervisor and her father, Alexander, works at the bank.

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Tia has two siblings, two sisters. Their names are Alesaundra Janairo and Audra Lee Janairo.

Taking about her education, she studied in a historic Roman Catholic college all-girls school, Sacred Hearts Academy also known as Sacred Hearts.

Tia moved to Los Angeles, chasing her dreams of being a singer, after completing her studies in her hometown.

How Was Tia Carrere Discovered?

While shopping at a grocery store, a local producer of that place found Tia and approached her. Tia was only 18 at that time.

After that, she was cast in a comedy-drama film Aloha Summer. Tia first gained recognition after her role as Jade Soong Chung in the daytime soap opera ‘General Hospital’.

Tia has appeared in various television shows and films like Wayne’s World, True Lies, and Relic Hunter.

She is also a trained singer and has released several albums, including the Grammy–winning ‘Ikena and Huana Ke Aloha.

Tia also participated as a contestant on Dancing with the Stars and The Celebrity Apprentice.

Additionally, she has posed for Playboy and has made guest appearances on various TV shows.

In 2020, Tia played Lady Danger in the Netflix series AJ and the Queen.

As of 2023, Tia is single and isn’t married or dating any partner at the moment.

Tia had previously been married two times. Her ex-husbands are Simon Wakelin and Elie Samaha.

Tia married Elie Samaha, a film producer based in Los Angeles, in 1992. They shared marital life for nearly eight years and got a divorce in 2000.

Two years after parting ways with her ex-husband, Elie, Tia announced that she was going to get married to Simon Wakelin.

Simon Wakelin is a British photojournalist working in Los Angeles.

The couple got married on November 30, 2002, and also shared marital life for nearly eight years.

They together have a daughter, Bianca Wakelin. Bianca was born on September 25, 2005.

On April 2, 2010, Tia filed for divorce at Los Angeles County Superior Court asking for sole physical custody of their daughter.

The case was finalized in August 2010 and they agreed on sharing custody of their daughter. Besides they also collaborated on a script for a movie titled "Wave Dancer."

After their divorce was finalized they agreed to share all the income generated from the project, highlighting their joint creative efforts

Previously, Tia had been in relationships with Tie Domi, Stephen Caffrey and Stephen Hensley.

Tia doesn’t have children other than her daughter.

Tia hasn’t been linked with any other men after her second divorce.

How Much Does Tia Carrere Make?

Tia Carrere’s net worth is estimated to be around $5 million as per the wiki.

In 2014, Tia listed her home for sale in Topanga, California. Carrere originally bought the property in 2005 for $1.6 million after renovations, it seems she sold it at a profit.

Tia has earned quite well from both her acting career and singing career.