Quotes by Tia Carrere

About Tia Carrere:

Tia Carrere is an American actress, model, voice artist, and singer who obtained her first big break as a regular on the daytime soap opera General Hospital.
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When I first met my agent, I said, If something comes up and it fits my age range and personality, I would like you to send me up for it, even if it specifies blonde or brunette.

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The kids all knew me from Wayne's World. The grown-ups knew me after True Lies.

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I'm of Filipino, Spanish, and Chinese descent, and was raised on Hawaii.

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I'm not really this rock'n'roll chick.

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I like theme parks. The fastest roller coaster I've ever been on is at a casino in Nevada.

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When I first came here, Hollywood was very closed-minded.

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I slipped at a bus stop; I went one way and my hair went the other. That was the end of my wig.

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People want me to do the strangest things. They want me to sign their arms or chests.

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I can't stand when people say, 'Don't hate me because I'm beautiful'. OK, how about I hate you because you said that.

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If there's a Disney animated feature based in Hawaii, I knew I had to be part of it. I'm very proud to be from Hawaii. There was no question the role was mine.

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I had been gullible, naive, soft, pliable. That's why I got taken advantage of. To survive, you have to have a tough skin.

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Did you know hemp is a natural fiber'

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I can't sit on grass without a blanket.

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I was very young. I thought I knew a lot and I really didn't. I trusted the wrong people.

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The reporter claimed he was going to write the article from my point of view. Instead, he made me sound like a little idiot. It made me never want to do another interview again.

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As an actress, you're already disregarded for a lot of the parts by the people who are setting up those shows. You don't need your agent to be doing the same.

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I act and perform in hopes of getting attention and admiration.

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I kind of fell into acting, but I have sung and trained since I was in the eighth grade.

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That's always at the heart and soul of Disney's features, the feeling of a family values.

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Doors open because you're beautiful, but I wouldn't cultivate beauty to the exclusion of brains.

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Author Bio

  • NameTia Carrere
  • DescriptionActress, singer
  • BornJanuary 2, 1967
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionActor; Singer; Voice Actor