Wayne's World breakout star, Tia Carrere, has had an illustrious career since starring in the 1992 comedy. Wayne’s World follows Wayne and his best friend Garth, as they host a popular TV show in his basement that gets noticed by a TV network executive. Wayne’s World was a huge success when it premiered. The movie, which only had a budget of $20 million, ended up being a huge success and making $183.1 million at the box office (via Box Office Mojo). The sequel, however, Wayne’s World 2, did not perform as well as the first movie.

Carrere, who played Cassandra Wong in the classic movie has amassed over 100 credits since she began her career. Since landing her first role in Aloha Summer, Wayne’s World 3 still hasn’t happened.

Tia Carrere Became A Major Movie Star In The '90s

Tia Carrere Became A Major Movie Star After Her Role As Cassandra In Wayne's World

Following her role as Cassandra in the 1992 classic, Wayne's World, Carrere's career skyrocketed. The talented actor was the “it” girl of the early '90s, and even won the Most Desirable Female award at the MTV Movies Awards. She starred in several movies and TV shows, including the 1993 film, Rising Sun, where she acted alongside Sean Connery and Wesley Snipes. Carrere also reprised her role as Cassandra in Wayne's World 2. In 1994, Carrere played Juno Skinner in James Cameron’s True Lies, a role that showcased her versatility as an actor.

It wasn't only her acting career that launched her into stardom in the '90s. In the same year when Rising Sun premiered, Carrere released her debut album, Dream!, which didn't perform well in the U.S. but went platinum in the Philippines. She went on to add more notable movies to her filmography, including Pauly Shore's Jury Duty. Carrere also had roles in The Immortals, My Teacher’s Wife, Scar City, 20 Dates, Five Aces, Kull The Conqueror before going on to play the lead role of Sydney Fox in Relic Hunter.

What Tia Carrere Did In The 2000s And Beyond

Tia Carrere Is A Grammy Winning Artist

The 2000s were a busy decade for Carrere. The actor had roles in several notable movies (The Hard Breakers) and TV shows (The O.C.). She played Nani in Lilo & Stitch, and went on to have a long career in voice acting, including roles in Duck Dodgers, Uncle Grandpa, Family Guy, and Scooby Doo! Mystery Incorporated. The talented actor also voiced video game characters in Saints Row and Saints Row IV. In the 2000s, Carrere added to her filmography by appearing in several more films. The O.C, In Plain Sight, Nip/Tuck, and Blue Bloods.

While Carrere might be known for her acting and TV roles, the actor has also had an impressive music career. After taking a 14-year hiatus, Carrere returned to making music with the Hawaiian-inspired album, Hawaiiana, which was then followed by Ikena, the album that earned her a Grammy Award. Carrere released more music, with Huana Me Aloha winning her another Grammy. Although she was focused on her music career, Carrere was still acting. She had roles in Showdown in Manila, The Legend of Hallowaiian, and Business Unusual. The actor was also a contestant on Dancing With The Stars in 2014.

Where Tia Carrere Is Now & What She's Been In

Tia Carrere Is Set To Star In The Lilo & Stitch Live Action Movie

After a 49-year-long career, the actor and singer is still going. Recently, Carrere has had film roles in the Tubi original movie, Paradise, A Big Fat Christmas, Palm Swings, and Easter Sunday. Her recent TV projects include roles in the popular Netflix series, Never Have I Ever, NCIS: Los Angeles, The Potwins, and a voice acting role in Royal Crackers where she played Queen Vasha.

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Carrere has a few projects lined up. She has been cast in the Lilo & Stitch live-action remake, where she won't be reprising her role as Nani but will be playing a social worker, Mrs. Kekoa. She's also set to star as Madam Leroy in Waltzing with Brando. Seeing as Wayne's World was a huge part of her career, Carrere was asked if there was a possibility of a Wayne's World 3, the actor replied, “You must be kidding. We’re all going to walk out on our walkers, and I’m going to come out in my muumuu from Hawaii, eating papayas,” (via Yahoo Entertainment).

Sources: Box Office Mojo, Yahoo Entertainment