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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.

Tia Carrere

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Tia Carrere
Age: 57
Born: 1967
Born: January 2
Actor
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Film Actor
Film Producer
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Television Actor
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Honolulu
Hawaii
Althea Rae Janairo
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