- She started up as a singer in a local band that played Black Sabbath and AC/DC covers and in a jazz orchestra. Later she sang on the Wayne's world 1 album, and later she released the album DREAM, an OK album that sold to platinum in the Philippines.
- Waynes World was the big breakthrough, in the role as the Chinese singer. That made her what we call a megababe J At the same time she was offered a role in Baywatch, but she refused..
- Was nominated for Best Dance Sequence at MTV Movie Award for TRUE LIES in 1995.
- Has a recording studio at home.
- Featured in Playboy Magazine, January 2003 edition
- Named one of the 50 Most Beautiful People in the World by people magazine (1992)
- Ranked # 69 in FHM-USA's 100 Sexiest Women (2001)
- Is an avowed dog lover.
- Hair color: Brown
- Eyes color: Brown
- Leisure pursuits: Reading
- Was offered a role on BAYWATCH but turned it down so she could audition for WAYNE'S WORLD.
- Worked as a model.
- Released an album called Dream.
- Ethnicity: part Chinese, part Spanish, and part Filipino.
- Tia came from her little sister. She couldn't pronounce Althea when she was younger and so Tia stuck.
- Had a body double used in nude hot tub scene in the film SHOWDOWN IN LITTLE TOKYO.
- As Cassandra in WAYNE'S WORLD (1992), she performed all her songs as the singer and featured on the soundtrack.
- Was an acting contestant on STAR SEARCH (1983) in 1985. She lost in her first round.
- Nominated for Most Desirable Female at MTV Movie Awards for WAYNE'S WORLD (1992)
Quotes- "I enjoy food--a glass of wine at dinner. So I work out very hard because I don't put those restrictions on myself."
- "I keep thinking, if I do some fancy footwork and keep playing not-typical parts, I'll be able to have a broader base of work that I can go after."
- "Keep on going when you're young and full of energy...why not?"
- "The kids all knew me from Wayne's World. The grown-ups knew me after True Lies."
Awards- ShoWest Award: Female Star of Tomorrow (1994)
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