Biography
Who is Gina Carano?
Early life and education
Gina Carano was born in Dallas County, Texas. She grew up in Las Vegas, Nevada, after her parents divorced when she was seven years old. Her mother, Dana Joy Cason, raised her. Her father, Glenn Carano, is a former professional football player and casino executive.
She attended Trinity Christian High School in Las Vegas. During her school years, she played softball, volleyball, and led her girls' basketball team to a state championship. She later studied psychology at the University of Nevada, Reno, for one year before attending the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, for three years.
Mixed martial arts career
Gina started her combat sports path in Muay Thai with the help of her partner Kevin Ross. She achieved a record of 12-1-1 in that discipline before moving into MMA. Her early professional bouts included a victory against Leiticia Pestova in Nevada and a knockout win against Rosi Sexton in Las Vegas.
Between 2006 and 2009, she competed in promotions like Strikeforce and Elite Xtreme Combat. She held a professional record of 7-1 during this period. One of her most well-known matches was a 2009 bout against Cris Cyborg, which was the first time women headlined a major MMA event. Following that loss, she retired from the sport.
Acting and television career
Carano transitioned into acting with roles in films such as Ring Girls in 2005 and the action movie Haywire in 2011. She also appeared in the productions Fast & Furious 6 and Deadpool. Her television work includes playing the character Cara Dune in the Disney+ series The Mandalorian during its first two seasons.
In addition to film, she appeared as Crush on the show American Gladiators and participated in the reality series Fight Girls. She also provided voice work for the video game Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3, where she portrayed the character Natasha.
Legal matters
Following her departure from The Mandalorian in 2021, Gina Carano was involved in a legal dispute. She filed a lawsuit against Disney in 2024 regarding her termination from the series. This legal matter was eventually settled by Disney the following year.
Birthday and age
Gina Carano was born on April 16, 1982, which makes Gina 44 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aries sign. Gina shares the date with 36 other famous people.
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