Carrie Ann Inaba is an American dancer, host, choreographer, actress, and singer on The Talk of CBS Daytime Show since 2017, as well as a judge on Dancing With the Stars since 2005. She also hosted 1 vs. 100 , a game TV show , from 2010 to 2011. She had several roles as a dancer in films such as Lord of Illusions (1995), Showgirls (1995), Monster Mash: The Movie (1995), Austin Powers: The Spy Who Flagellated Me (1999) and more once in Austin Powers in Goldmember(2002) as identical twin Fook YuDiane Mizota. As a singer, she won talent shows in Hawaii and Japan and was recognized as a pop star in Japan, but later focused on another career. Carrie’s dancing career was defined by being part of Fly Girls , a backup dancer group for the TV series In Living Color (1990-1992) and appearing on Prince Glam Slam music video and on Madonna’s Girlie Show World Tour in 1993.

Born name

Carrie Ann Inaba

nickname

Carrie

Sun sign

Capricorn

Place of birth

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

Residence

Los Angeles, California, United States

nationality

training

She graduated from the Punahou School located in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA in 1986.

Carrie then attended Sophia International University in Tokyo, Japan in 1988 and then enrolled at the University of California, Irvine , in the United States, but did not graduate.

She then attended the University of California, Los Angeles , graduating in 2002 with a Bachelor of Arts in World Arts and Cultures.

occupation

Dancer, TV presenter, choreographer, actress, singer

family

• Father – Rodney Y. Inaba (Deceased, 2013)
• Mutter – Patty (Chu) Inaba
• Siblings – unknown

Manager

Carrie Ann Inaba is represented by –

• EnterMediArts Inc.
• Creative Artists Agency (CAA)
• PMK * BNC
• Jackoway Austen Tyerman Wertheimer Mandelbaum Morris Bernstein Trattner & Klein (Legal Representative)

To build

Lush

Height

5 feet 6 inches or 168 cm

weight

58 kg or 128 lbs

friend/spouse

Carrie dated –

1. Jason Scott Lee (1994) – She dated the American actor in 1994, but their relationship was short-lived and they broke up that same year.
2. Robert McAtee (2004) – Carrie met and dated American actor Robert McAtee in 2004 for a year.
3. Artem Chigvintsev (2006-2008) – She jokingly said that she was a cougar and liked younger men, which turned out to be true when she dated the 14-year-old younger Russian dancer for 2 years. The couple met on the set of a TV show So You Think You Can Dance .
4. Jesse Sloan (2009-2012) – Carrie met American accountant Jesse Sloan on a dating site eHarmony in 2009. On March 31, 2011, during the episode of Live With Regis and Kelly Regis Philbin, the host, replied to a letter , who asked for tips, whereupon the lights dimmed and Jesse appeared and got on one knee as the sound of the violin played in the background. He asked for Carrie’s hand and she excitedly said yes. Their wedding was planned for the summer, but in September 2012, the couple’s rep announced that the engagement was called off and they were separating.
5. Robb Derringer (2016-2017) – The couple got engaged just 9 months after they started dating. In an interview, she said that her first date with Robb was a date she dreamed of as a young girl. It was when he knew exactly what she wanted to experience, and they even talked about marriage, the future, and destiny. However, in September 2017, the couple broke up without giving any details as to why.

race/ethnicity

Multiracial (Asian, White)

She is of Japanese, Chinese and Irish descent.

hair colour

dark brown

eye color

dark brown

sexual orientation

Just

distinguishing features

• Mole above the left lip
• Hourglass shaped figure

brand promotion

Carrie supports brands and charities like:

• Nail & Bone Nail Polishes made them in collaboration with Animal Projects to raise funds for animals in shelters
• GetIronInformed , a website about Iron Deficiency Anemia (IDA) , a condition caused by low levels of iron in her blood, which she suffered herself
• Healing Hands for Arthritis as she suffers from arthritis
• AT&T Asian Campaign
• Motorola commercial
• Transparent cover makeup (2007, 2008)
• Ice elements skin care system (2010)
• Complexion Perfection Anti-Aging Serum by Kate Somerville (2013)
• The Entertainment Industry Foundation ‘s I Participate campaign
• Dizzy Feet Foundation
• EIF Revlon Run/Walk for women
• Humane Society of the United States and PETA

Known for

• Co-host of The Talk TV talk show at CBS since 2017
• Being a judge in both cases Dancing with the Stars TV show as well as U SA Dance National DanceSport Championships in 2009
• Starring Austin Powers: The Spy Who Flagellated Me (1999) and Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002) as Fook Yu
• Choreography for Married From America (2003), So You Think You Can Dance (2005) and America’s Got Talent TV Competition Series 2006
• Part of Fly Girls dance group on In Living Color by (1990-1992) sketch comedy series on Fox

As a singer

During her time in Tokyo, Japan (1986-1988), she released 3 singles – Be Your Girl , Party Girl , and Yume no Senaka .

first movie

Her first theatrical appearance was in a mystery thriller Lord of Illusions in 1995 as a dancer.

First TV show

She made her first TV show appearance in the TV series, In Living Color as a part of Fly Girls backup dancer group in 1990.

Personal trainer

She has struggled with neck and spine pain since she was about 8 years old due to an injury. Later in life, Carrie was diagnosed with spinal stenosis as a result of repeated injuries and had to stop exercising for a while.

She slowly began training again with a personal trainer over the years, at a slower pace, and now enjoys doing yoga and aerobics, as well as boxing and martial arts at a lower intensity to stay in shape without injuring herself.

Carrie Ann Inaba favorite things

• Activity – blogging, dancing, reading, writing, yoga, hiking
• Color – pink
• Dancing – Rumba

Carrie Ann Inaba Facts

1. She was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA.
2. Carrie loved dancing from a young age and used it to dance in her backyard which overlooked the Pacific Ocean. She received her first dance instructions at the age of 3 in a creative movement class.
3. Carrie initially wanted to be a singer in Japan but realized that the industry was cultivating the way singers conformed to a particular form rather than encouraging their artistic freedom. So in 1988 she moved to the United States.
4. She was asked to shave her hair to become a principal dancer on Madonna’s Girlie Show World Tour in 1993. She accepted as she felt the exposure was worth it.
5. After a notable appearance as co-host of The Talk since 2017, she has succeeded Julie Chen as official, and Carrie has had the opportunity to host celebrities such as Keanu Reeves, Daniel Radcliffe, Kobe Bryant, Matt LeBlanc, Gwen Stefani, and others.
6. She mostly had the role of a dancer in Monster Mash: The Movie (1995), Showgirls (1995), Boys and Girls (2000), Flintstone II (2000), Freak (1999) and Alive Virgin (1999), as well as TV series Jack & Jill ( 1999) and Nikki (2000-2001).
7. Her appearance on Hannah Montana in 2009 in an episode called Papa Has a Brand New Boyfriend wasn’t that prominent at the time but was later recognized.
8. She appeared on a talk show The View (2006-2015) as well as a talent contest on ABC called Dance War: Bruno vs. Carrie Ann in 2008.
9. Carrie had up to 7 or more pets at one time as part of what she called her extended furry family. In 2018 she had dogs Buddy, Lola and Peanut and cats Mimi and Bubble. In 2005 she had three cats named Shadow, Squeaker and Taz.
10. Her choreography has been featured in a variety of TV show formats such as American Idol , He’s a Lady , Looking for the Partridge Family , Married by America , So You Think You Can Dance , The Swan , Miss America Pageant , and others .
11. Carrie is the Founder and President of EnterMediArts, Inc. , a motion picture writing, editing, and producing company. She was behind Black Water , a short film, as well as 7th Pacific Arts Festival , Beyond the Dancing Image , and others.
12. Carrie started her own foundation called the Carrie Ann Animal Foundation in 2012, which supports the adoption and provision of foster homes for animals.
13. She has been blindly public for a long time and only legally stating that in 2011 Carrie has vision of 20/750 which she needs to correct with contacts and glasses. She had the opportunity to have LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) surgery but claimed the blurry vision in the morning gave her time to prepare for today.
14. Carrie suffers from Sjogren’s Syndrome. It is a chronic disease that destroys moisture-producing glands and has no known cure. It is characterized by painful flare-ups she experiences from time to time judging by her social media.
15. Her mother Patty suffered from cancer in 2008. After that, Carrie decided to support the foundation I’m Participating campaign as well as Dream’s Dream Both initiatives for children with cancer encourage dancing and other activities during treatment and therapy.
16. Carrie was a producer of a Broadway play Burn the Floor at the Longacre Theater in New York. The play ran successfully since 1997 and ended in 2010.
17. In May 2018, she spoke of the sexual assault she went through as a young girl where her martial arts teacher acted inappropriately towards her. She was forced to wear baggy and unsightly clothing to prevent it from happening again.
18. She is not a pro gun as her father was shot dead after an altercation in a bar and nearly lost his life.
19. Bruno Tonioli, an American choreographer, dancer and presenter, is her close friend and she considers him a brother.
20. Visit her official website at www.carrieannconversations.com.
21. Follow her on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.