Althea Rae Janairo, who is widely known by her professional name, Tia Carrere, is a popular American actress, singer and model mostly known for her role in the 1992 comedy film 'Wayne's World' as well as its 1993 sequel 'Wayne's World 2.' Born in Hawaii, Carrere had wanted to be a singer since her childhood. After completing her studies, she moved to Los Angeles to pursue her dreams. Having appeared in several small roles in several shows, her first major role was in the soap opera 'General Hospital'. Her most significant role was in the ‘Wayne's World’ film series, where she portrayed the role of the love interest of the main character. After her success in movies, she also pursued her interests in singing. She released her first album 'Dream' in 1993, which was followed by several other albums. Her talents in singing have also earned her two Grammy Awards. She also took part in the American dance competition show 'Dancing with the Stars' in 2006. Currently, she resides in Los Angeles. She has one daughter Bianca, whose custody she shares with her former husband Simon Wakelin.