Tia Carrere looked incredibly youthful in a bikini in a new set of Instagram photos shared on Monday as she celebrated her 56th birthday and ushered in 2023.
The Wayne’s World vet paused for a photo as she soaked up the sun while enjoying a tropical getaway in the Bahamas for the New Year’s holiday, and also tested her paddle-boarding skills on the glistening waters.
The talented star, who has often flaunted his sense of style and fitness, traveled with a good friend over the weekend.
Stunning: Tia Carrere, 56, looked youthful in a black bikini in a new Instagram post she shared on Monday and is known for numerous roles including starring in 1992 film Wayne’s World
The General Hospital actress showed off her fit physique by pausing briefly on a ladder before plunging into the sparkling waters that stretched out behind her.
The beauty wore a black bikini halter top with matching trousers as she enjoyed a day in the hot sun.
Her long dark brown locks were slicked back into a ponytail and she wore reflective aviator shades with purple and pink tints on the lenses.
Tia’s arms rested comfortably on the metal ladder as she posed for the camera to capture some memories of her tropical vacation.
“#happynewyear #happybirthday to me 
Thank you thank you thank you @spychick and #secretislandlair,” she wrote in the caption, referring to her friend, who also attended the celebrations, “for an epic start to 2023 and day one of the rest of my life!’
Celebration: The General Hospital actress officially celebrated her 56th birthday on Monday
Ring in the new year! Ahead of her 56th birthday, the talented star kicked off the new year with a trip to the Bahamas with her good friend
The Grammy winner also added the hashtag “#eleuthera” to the name of the island she traveled to to close her caption.
In another photo she uploaded, Tia could be seen testing her paddle boarding skills on the rippling water while wearing a patterned one-piece swimsuit with a plunging V-neckline.
Her hair was parted to the side and fell naturally over her shoulders as she held a large paddle in her hands.
The Relic Hunter star also shared a short clip of her celebrating the moment the clock struck midnight on New Year’s Eve and fireworks lit up the night sky above her as she celebrated with her boyfriend.
Tia finally gave her fans a glimpse of her smooth complexion in a selfie video she took outside during the lavish holiday.
Picturesque views: Tia shared a selfie video that showed off her smooth skin as she gave her followers a glimpse of the beautiful sea views stretching out behind her
Iconic Role: Known for various roles, Tia starred alongside Mike Myers and Dana Carvey in the 1992 comedy titled Wayne’s World.
The True Lies actress donned a stylish straw hat with colorful embellishments on the front to partially cover her long locks.
She gives a quick smile, then pans the camera away to reveal the picturesque, clear view of the sea that surrounds her.
Tia came to the limelight when she was cast to play Cassandra in the 1992 classic Wayne’s World, based on a Saturday Night Live skit.
The film also starred Austin Powers alum Mike Myers and comedian Dana Carvey as they followed the premise, “Two weak friends try to promote their public cable show,” according to an IMDB review.
During an interview on the Q With Tom Power radio show last August, Tia opened up about the film’s 30th anniversary celebrations and said her role puts her “on the map” in the industry.
“On the map”: During an interview on the radio show titled “Q With Tom Power” last August, Tia said her role on Wayne’s World puts her “on the map” in the industry
Talented: The star explained that her role as Cassandra on Wayne’s World was “perfect for her”; Seen in Hollywood December 2022
The actress also explained that at the time she didn’t know if Wayne’s World would be a hit, “but I knew it was something that suited me perfectly.” For her role as Cassandra, lead singer and bass player in a band called Crucial Taunt, Tia had to learn Cantonese.
The comedy earned a whopping $183.1 million at the box office and also received critical acclaim. The classic became one of the most successful films of 1992.
Tia has been busy, recently starring alongside Jo Koy in the comedy Easter Sunday 2022.
She also made a stunning entrance in a fitted, rhinestone-encrusted black dress while attending the star-studded premiere of Avatar: The Way Of Water last December.
Exciting role: For her role as Cassandra on Wayne’s World, the lead singer and bassist for a band called Crucial Taunt, Tia had to learn Cantonese for the character
Source: Daily Mail
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