Tequila Tila (born October 24, 1981) is an American actress, model, singer, songwriter, blogger, author, television and social media personality from Singapore. First of all, she got recognition for her active presence on social networking websites. Also, she Tila became a famous person on MySpace.
He jumped at an opportunity and started his reality show. Also, she created the bisexual show of hers i.e. Un Shot of Love with Tila Tequila. The show was the highest rated show on MTV for two seasons. On the other hand, she stayed in Los Angeles and pursued her passion for modeling.
He photographed for numerous men’s magazines including Maxim, Stuff, and Playboy. In 2003, she also made her television show debut with Surviving Nugent. Apart from that, she started her new professional journey as an author and recording artist. She was the lead singer for musical bands like Jealousy and Beyond Betty Jean.
Meanwhile, her first single I Love You was released in the year 2007. Some of the top rated independent singles are Paralyze, Fame, Happiness, Success, and Stripper Friends. Her stage names are Tequila, Tila Nguyen, Miss Tila and Tornado Thien.
Early years, parents, childhood and siblings
Nguyễn Thị Thiên Thanh was born in Singapore on October 24 , 1981 (age 38 years old, in 2019). She belonged to the Vietnamese ship family. Also, her ancestors came to Vietnam after the war.
Tila was only one year old when she arrived in Houston, Texas. Soon, she started to follow the religion of Buddhism. Tequila’s older sister is Terri and her brother is Daniel. She faced some emotional problems and was lost in her life. Later, she wrote poems and expressed her powerful emotions.
Her friend named her Tila Tequila due to her alcohol allergy problems. She graduated from Alief Hastings High School. Still, she cited that she suffered violence in her childhood.
Boyfriend, spouse and wedding
Tequila was in a serious relationship with Bobby Barnhart in late 2007. Also, Bobby won his reality show. Still, the couple revealed their breakup in early 2008. She opened up about her sexuality and claimed that she is a lesbian.
Finally, he confirmed that he is heterosexual. He created the fake news because of the popularity of his show. On the other hand, her ex-partner Shawne Merriman (Footballer), strangled her and immobilized her. Tila filed a police complaint against her. She then announced the news of her engagement to Casey Johnson in 2009.
However, Casey died due to complications from diabetes in 2010. Tila fell in love with Thomas Paxton Whitaker in 2013. Meanwhile, she is the mother of their two daughters Isabella Monroe Nguyen (born November 16, 2014) and Annabelle (born in September 2016). .
Lifestyle/Biography | |
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Real full birth name | Nguyễn Thị Thiên Thanh. |
Nickname | La Tequila, Tila Nguyen, Miss Tila and Tornado Thien. |
Profession | Actress, singer, songwriter, blogger, and author, television and social media personality. |
Famous for | His show A Shot at Love with Tila Tequila. |
Age (as of 2019) | 38 years . |
Date of Birth (DOB), Birthday | October 24, 1981. |
Birthplace/Hometown | Arizona, United States. |
Nationality | American. |
ethnicity | singaporean. |
Gender | Woman. |
Sexuality (gay or lesbian) | Heterosexual |
Religion | Buddhism. |
Sun sign (zodiac birth sign) | Scorpion. |
Current residence | Los Angeles, California, United States). |
Physical Statistics | |
height (height) | Feet inches: 4′ 8″ . Centimeters: 149cm . Meters: 1.49 meters . |
Weight | Kilograms: 47 kg . Pounds: 104 pounds . |
Tattoo | Yes, tattoo inked on her right and left hand. |
Bra size | 36C. |
Body Measurements (Chest-waist-hips) | 39-26-37. |
Shoe Size (UK) | 5.5 |
eye color | Black. |
dress size | 8. |
Hair color | Dark brown. |
Family | |
Fathers | Father : Not known. Mom : Name not found. |
Brothers | Brother: Daniel Tequila. Sister: Terri Tequila. |
personal life relationship | |
Marital status | Single. |
Dating history? | In relation to his ex-partner Thomas Paxton Whitaker. |
Boyfriend/Fiance | 1. Bobby Barnhart. 2. Shawne Merriman (Footballer). 3. Casey Johnson (Entrepreneur). 4. Thomas Paxton Whitaker (musician). |
Daughter | 1. Nguyen (born November 16, 2014). 2. Annabelle (born September 2016). |
Education | |
Highest Rating | Completed High School. |
College | Alief Hastings Secondary School. |
Hobbies and favorite things | |
Favorite Celebrities | Actor: Brad Pitt. Actress: Scarlett Johansson. |
dream vacation destination | Mauritius, New York and Brazil. |
Favorite color | White, pink and green. |
I love to do | Go shopping, read books and watch movies. |
Favorite food | Baked Beans, Pasta and Manchuria. |
Can | |
Heritage (approx.) | $500,000 United States dollars (USD). |
Monthly Salary, Income and Earnings | $70K-$90K. |
Contact details | |
location of the house | He lives in Los Angeles, California. |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Tila Tequila
- He expressed his views on Hitler in “Why I Sympathize With Hitler: Part I”.
- In August of 2015, he participated in the 16th season of Celebrity Big Brother.
- However, he left the show on the second day due to his controversies and comments on social media.
- The tequila was ranked at number 100 on the Maxim Hot 100 (2008) list.
- She was also the cover girl for Maxim UK.
- Meanwhile, he opened his website, called TilasHotSpot.com.
- Tila launched her men’s and women’s clothing line i.e. TilaFashion.com.
- On the other hand, he signed a partnership contract with Joe Francis for TilasHotSpotDating.com.
- Tila Tequila stands the typical height, that is, 4 feet 8 inches tall (149 in centimeters). On the other hand, her lean body weight is 47 kg (107 lbs).
- She contributed to her line of vaporizers and e-liquids with Blaze Vapors.
- However, he ran to Queens, New York, due to his emotional problems.
- She lost her unborn baby in the shooting accident in Houston.
- Additionally, Tila worked in movies like Masterminds, I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry, and 24/7.
- Tequila’s estimated estate is $500,000 USD. Also, he earned most of the money between $70,000 and $90,000 US dollars from his business projects, movies and shows.
- He committed suicide in 2012 and went to the rehab center.