Gina Carano

Actress, Mixed Martial Artist

American Dallas County, Texas, United States

Quick Info

ProfessionActress, Mixed Martial Artist
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth16/04/1982
Age44 years
BirthplaceDallas County, Texas, United States

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Bio/Wiki

SummaryAmerican actress and former mixed martial artist who became one of the first mainstream stars of women's MMA. Known for her 7-1 professional MMA record and transition to acting in major films and television series.

Physical Stats & More

Height5'8"
Weight145 lbs
Reach66.5"
MMA StanceOrthodox
MMA NicknameConviction
MMA Weight ClassWomen's Bantamweight

Educational Qualification(s)

High SchoolTrinity Christian High School, Las Vegas
UniversityUniversity of Nevada, Las Vegas (studied Psychology)

Personal Life

BackgroundGrew up as the middle of three girls. Father Glenn Carano was a former professional NFL quarterback. Mother Dana Joy Cason.

Relationships & More

Past Relationships
  • Henry Cavill (2013-2014)
  • Kevin Ross (long-term relationship)

Family

FatherGlenn Carano (former NFL quarterback)
MotherDana Joy Cason
SiblingsTwo sisters

Career

MMA Career
Record7-1-0
OrganizationsElite Xtreme Combat, Strikeforce
Years Active2006-2009
Notable AchievementFirst woman to headline a major MMA event (2009 Strikeforce bout vs. Cris Cyborg)
NicknameFace of women's MMA
Acting Career
BreakthroughHaywire (2011)
Notable Films
  • Fast & Furious 6 (2013)
  • Deadpool (2016)
TelevisionThe Mandalorian (2019-2020, played Cara Dune)
OtherTerror on the Prairie (The Daily Wire)
LegalFiled lawsuit against Disney in 2024 for wrongful termination from The Mandalorian, settled in 2025

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Performed her own stunts in Haywire
2. Was a contestant on American Gladiators in 2008
3. Started her career in Muay Thai
4. Led Trinity Christian High School girls' basketball team to state title
5. Rejected the title 'face of women's MMA' despite widespread use
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