Tia Carrere on Easter Sunday, Filipino representation and the 30th anniversary of Wayne’s World

It’s been 30 years since Tia Carrere played the ultimate rock babe opposite Mike Myers in Wayne’s World. Now, for the first time in her career, she’s playing a character from her own Filipino culture in the comedy Easter Sunday. The actor, model and Grammy-winning singer joined Tom Power to reflect on upholding her Hawaiian Filipino roots in a Hollywood machine that’s taken a long time to see her for who she really is. 00:00 Easter Sunday 03:13 Meeting Jo Koy 09:28 Wayne’s World 13:37 Accents in film 17:13 Lilo & Stitch and Aloha ‘Oe 22:09 Relic Hunter 24:27 Music career and He Nani Subscribe to our channel! Meet the artists you’re talking about, and the ones you’ll soon love. From music, TV and film to visual arts, theatre, and comedy— q is there. Expect deep insight and big surprises, because on q, arts and entertainment get personal. Visit for more! Follow us on Facebook: