Gina Carano
Gina Carano's Quick Facts
Name | Gina Carano |
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Real Name | Gina Joy Carano |
Birthday | 16 April 1982 |
Age | 39 |
Birthplace | Dallas, Texas, USA |
Horoscope | Aries |
Net Worth | $4 million |
Height | 5 feet 8 inches |
Weight | 65kg |
Profession | MMA Fighter, Actress |
Nationality | American |
Ethnicity | Caucasian |
Parents | Glenn Thomas Carano and Dana Joy |
Siblings | Casey Carano and Christie |
Dating | Kevin Ross |
Gina Carano is an American actress, television personality, fitness model, and former mixed martial artist. She has been crowned as The Face of Women’s MMA and is the first American woman to win a title in Thailand in Muay Thai. Besides, she has appeared in action films such as Fast and Furious 6, Deadpool, and Haywire.
Dating, Kevin Ross, Married?
Gina is currently in a relationship with Kevin Ross, who is a famous American pro-Muay Thai fighter. Her boyfriend is known in the ring as "The Soul Assassin." They dated for four years in the 2000s but paused and reunited in 2015.
Previously, Gina was in a relationship with a British actor, Henry Cavil, in 2012. However, the couple could not last long and separated in 2015. She also dated Kit Cope, a martial artist.
Net Worth and Salary
Gina had an interest in sports from an early age. At the age of 21, she started her training with a 4-time kickboxing champion, Mater Toddy, on the advice of her boyfriend, Kevin. Later, she made a record of 12 wins 1 loss in Muay Thai. She then went to the World Pro Fighting show in Las Vegas to fight Rosi Sexton; she won by knocking her out.
In 2006, Gina won her first Triple Threat in Strikeforce. The following year, she won two fights knocking out Julie Kedzie and Tonya Evinger. In 2008, she won the fight against Kelly Kobold; the victory was dedicated to her grandfather. Lastly, in 2009, she had the biggest fight in Women’s MMA, but she was defeated by Cyborg that brought the end of her MMA career.
Besides her MMA career, Gina has appeared in many TV series and hit films. She appeared in TV shows such as Ring Girls in 2005 and Fight Girls in 2007. Later in 2011, she landed her first-ever lead role as Mallory Kane in the thriller film, Haywire. She has also starred in Fast & Furious 6, Almost Human, In The Blood, Extraction, Deadpool, and Madness in the Method.
Therefore, Gina has earned a considerable amount of money from her profession as an actress, television personality, fitness model, mixed martial arts. As of 2021, her net worth is estimated at around $4 million.
Bio, Wiki, Parents
Gina Joy Carano was born on 16 April 1982 in Dallas, Texas, USA. She is American by nationality and belongs to the Caucasian ethnicity. Her birth sign is Aries. Her father, Glenn Thomas Carano, is a former American professional football player who played as a quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys. Her mother's name is Dana Joy.
After her parents' divorce, Gina and her two sisters - Casey Carano and Christie - were raised by their mother. Later, her dad played an integral part in her upbringing.
Gina attended Trinity Christian High School in Las Vegas, Nevada. Later, she joined the University of Nevada. But she had to drop out in the last year to help her sister through a crisis.
Height, Weight, Body Measurements
The 39-year-old MMA fighter follows a strict diet to keep her body in shape. She stands tall at the height of 5 feet 8 inches and weighs around 65kg. Her eyes and hair are both brown in color.
Interesting Facts
- Gina has over 1.9 million followers on her Instagram account
- She became the first female fighter who earned $100,000 for a single fight.
- She was voted "Hottest Woman In America" by Big Biz Magazine in the Spring 2008 issue.