Here is Gina Carano's biography:
Gina Carano is a pioneering woman in the world of mixed martial arts and Hollywood, rising to fame as one of the most unique stars in the industry. She began her training in Muay Thai, eventually competing in Strikeforce and EliteXC, earning her the title "Face of Women's MMA" and becoming the fastest-rising search on Google and third-most-searched person on Yahoo in 2008. Her impressive record of 12-1-1 in Muay Thai and 7-1 in women's MMA showcases her skills and dedication to the sport.
Outside of the ring, Carano has made a name for herself in television and film. She starred in the Oxygen reality series Fight Girls, mentoring aspiring fighters, and later appeared as 'Crush' in the revamped American Gladiators series. Her breakout performance came in Steven Soderbergh's film Haywire, where she held her own alongside notable actors such as Michael Douglas, Michael Fassbender, Channing Tatum, Bill Paxton, and Antonio Banderas. Her authenticity in portraying action earned her a Critics Choice Award nomination for Best Actress in an action film.
Carano's success continued with roles in Fast and Furious 6, opposite Dwayne Johnson, and Heist, alongside Robert DeNiro, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, and Dave Bautista. She also starred in Deadpool, opposite Ryan Reynolds, based on the popular comic book, which grossed over $870 million at the box office. After appearing in independent films such as Daughter of the Wolf and Madness in the Method, Carano landed a lead role in Jon Favreau's highly acclaimed Star Wars TV show The Mandalorian for Disney+, playing 'Cara Dune', a former Rebel Shock Trooper. However, after sharing a controversial post on social media, Carano was fired by Lucasfilm and her character was written out of the show.
Carano was born in Dallas, Texas, to Dana Joy and professional football player Glenn Carano, who played for the Dallas Cowboys and was the backup quarterback to Roger Staubach. She has two sisters, one older and one younger. Throughout her career, Carano has received numerous awards and accolades, including the Chuck Norris Award for Best Female Action Star and the Artemis Action Warrior Award for her contributions to the female action genre and women's MMA.
