Wikipedia Biography / Profile Background
Introduction :
Cara Mia Wayans is an American actress, write, producer, and artist. A member of the comedic Wayans Family, Cara Mia is famous for her notable roles in the TV shows “My Wife and Kids,” and films such as, “Blankman” and “Dance Flick.”
Personal Life : Parents, Family and Education
- Cara Mia Dianne Wayans was born on April 18th, 1987, in Los Angeles, California.
- She is the daughter of parents – Damon Wayans and Lisa Thorner. Damon and Lisa got divorced in 2000 when Cara Mia was 13 years old.
- Cara has one younger sister, Kyla Wayans (born 1991) & two elder brothers Damon Wayans Jr. (born 1982) and Michael Wayans (born 1985).
- Actors/screenwriters Craig Wayans and Damien Dante Wayans are her cousins.
- Her grandparents are Howell Wayans and Elvira Wayans. She is the niece of Keenen Ivory Wayans, Kim Wayans, Elvira Wayans, Shawn Wayans, and Marlon Wayans.
Early Life and Education :
- Cara Mia was raised in a family of noteworthy actors, writers and film producers. Her family is known as the Wayans Family of Entertainers.
- Her father Damon is a popular actor, stand-up comedian and a successful film producer and writer. Her mother was a former model and actress.
- She graduated from The University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley), in 2009.
Acting Work, Salary and Net Worth :
- Back in 1994, Cara Mia had her first acting appearance, in the movie “Blankman” while she was aged seven. It also had her dad Damon Wayans in a primary role.
- Her first recurring TV role was in “My Wife and Kids” TV series, an American situation comedy also starring her dad. Cara’s role was Bre/Shante. The series ran from 2001 until 2005.
- In 2009, she starred in the movie ‘Dance Flick,’ where she played the role of a club girl. “Dance Flick” was a family affair, as it was directed Cara Mia’s cousin Damien Dante Wayans, and written by several other members of the Wayans family.
Professional Growth :
- In 2012, Cara worked as the personal assistant to producer, Shauna Garr, for the production of a pilot show for In Living Color 2.
- She has also worked as a Production Coordinater at “What The Funny, Studios inc.” in 2013, for around a year.
- Around 2014-2015, Cara was an Assistant Tour Manager at “Nu Systems Productions, Inc..”
FunFacts, Height and Trivia :
- Cara Mia means “my dear or my darling” in Italian.
- She appeared in Will Smith’s music video; “Just the Two of Us,” along with her father Damon Wayans. The song was released in 1997.