Gina Carano - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

Born	April 16, 1982
Age	43
Birthplace	Dallas County, Texas, United States
Zodiac Sign	Aries - (see also Gina Carano's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese Zodiac	Dog
Generation	Millennial Generation
Known For	Pioneering women's mixed martial arts and notable acting roles in 'Haywire' and 'The Mandalorian.'

Intro

Gina Carano is an American actress, former mixed martial artist, and fitness model. She first rose to prominence as a pioneering figure in women's MMA before transitioning to a successful career in film and television, notably starring in 'Haywire,' 'Fast & Furious 6,' and 'The Mandalorian.'

Early Life & Background

Gina Carano was born on April 16, 1982, in Dallas County, Texas. She is the daughter of Dana Joy Cason and Glenn Carano, a former professional football player. Carano attended Trinity Christian High School in Las Vegas, where she led the girls' basketball team to a state title. She later studied psychology at the University of Nevada, Reno and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas for a year each.

Career Highlights

• Achieved a 7-1 record in professional mixed martial arts, competing in Strikeforce and EliteXC.
• Widely credited as a trailblazer for women's participation in MMA.
• Starred as Mallory Kane in Steven Soderbergh's 'Haywire' (2011).
• Appeared in 'Fast & Furious 6' (2013) as Riley Hicks.
• Portrayed Cara Dune in the Disney+ television series 'The Mandalorian' (2019–2020).

Trivia

• Carano was dubbed the 'Face of Women's MMA.'
• She was also a Muay Thai competitor with a record of 12–1–1.
• Carano was an American Gladiator, performing as 'Crush' in the 2008 revival.

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Sources

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gina_Carano
2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2442289/