Gina Carano was raised in a family that loves sports, so her decision to become a fighter did not surprise her family. Glenn Carano, Gina’s father, instilled a love of sports in his three daughters (Gina is the middle one), as he was a professional American football player for the Dallas Cowboys and Pittsburgh Maulers. Gina’s choice of boyfriend is also not surprising: she mostly dated her colleagues who were fighters, kickboxers or at least bodybuilders. Explore more about Gina Carano Biography, Wiki, Age, Height, Weight, Net Worth, Relationship, Career and Facts
Fast facts
| A celebrated name | Gina Carano |
| Profession | Actress, fighter |
| date of birth | April 16, 1982 |
| Age | 42 years old |
| Birth place | Dallas, Texas, USA |
| Full name | Gina Carano |
| Star sign | Aries |
| Mother | ON |
| Marriage status | Unmarried |
| Netto value | 8 million dollars |
| Nationality | American |
| Nationality | White |
| Height | 5 feet 8 inches |
| Weight | 65 kg |
| Eye color | Black |
| Hair color | Black |
The Gina Carano family
Gina has always been an athlete; after several years of taking dance classes, she switched to gymnastics; and during her high school years she played volleyball, basketball and softball. But Gina’s family was going through a big crisis, so she turned down all basketball and volleyball offers in order to stay close to her family.
It was a time when Gina’s older sister had serious drug problems; The situation was further complicated by the fact that Gina’s parents were already divorced at the time, so they tried to make their children feel comfortable in every life situation.
Gina didn’t mind talking about it until 2007, because her family overcame all obstacles. It was Kevin Ross who stood by Gina during that difficult time. He trained in Muay Thai for several years until they started appearing in 2005, under the guidance of Master Toddy, a well-known trainer. Kevin persuaded Gina to start her martial arts career as well as training in Muay Thai.
After graduation, Gina decided to continue her martial arts career – first for one year at the University of Nevada in Reno, and then for three years at the University of Nevada in Las Vegas. ‘He truly launched my career and gave my life meaning.’ Amazingly, it happened; I’m not sure if it’s because of him. He’s the type of person who completely changed his life in one day, and that affected mine,’ Gina said in an interview with Las Vegas Sun Fighting about Kevin Ross’ impact on her career.
Gina Carano’s height (Source: Instagram)
Who did Gina Carano date? Relationship and jobs
Kevin Ross was a very successful kickboxer who trained for a long time in Thailand, bringing Gina to see the real world of kickboxing and train with the most experienced masters, including Master Toddy, who trained Kevin Ross. In less than a year, she was recognized as a potential fighter and even invited to star in a reality series called “Ring Girls”, which was later promoted at the Bangkok Film Festival.
Gina and Kevin supported each other because they both had the same goals: train, fight and win. They were even sparring partners in training: “When we walked, we beat each other!” It was pretty fun to watch because I would get emotional and try to rip his head off and he would have to gently put me in my place,’ Gina recalled in an interview with Las Vegas Sun Fighting in 2008. However, they were both preoccupied with their careers, leaving some time for socializing together.
Gina and Kevin parted ways after another year of continuous coaching and championships. ‘(Fans) are not aware of the sacrifice of friends and family. Having to be in the gym all the time, not being able to go out and hang out with friends,’ Kevin said in one of his interviews in 2008, adding that most of his family and friends, let alone fans, have no idea what it takes to be a professional fighter. They decided to remain friends in 2008 because they continued to see each other often while working in the same field. However, they realized that their relationship had no chance to last.
According to some sources, Kevin was not happy with Gina’s decision to try her hand at acting after her successful debut in “Ring Girls”. Another offer to voice Natasha Volkova in the video game “Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3” in 2008 made Gina believe she had a real shot at Hollywood, while Kevin tried to persuade her to focus on her martial arts career. They broke up because they got tired of fighting.
Christopher Lee’ Kit’ Cope
Kristopher Lee’ Kit’ Cope, a seasoned muay thai kickboxer from Williams, Arizona, hosted the sports show “Wild World of Spike” in 2007 and continued his fighting career, often traveling to Thailand to compete in local lethwei matches. There he met Gina and was charmed by her self-confidence and fighting ability. Gina and Kevin Ross started dating shortly after Gina broke up with Kevin Ross.
Gina’s popularity grew day by day, and by 2008 she was considered one of the best MMA kickboxers. Gina was invited to grace the cover of Maxim in 2009, photographed by the famous photographer Steve Shawn. Gina’s fans, on the other hand, were unhappy with the resulting photos that were edited with breast implants, which was actually impossible because they would have prevented her from fighting effectively. Kit sided with Gina, who was annoyed that her photos were made to look perfect, while she wanted to appear realistic.
By the end of 2009, Kit popped the big question to Gina and the couple announced their engagement. However, the couple eventually divorced without citing a reason for the unexpected split. That same year, Kit revealed that he had been keeping a sex tape with Gina in his bedroom that she was unaware of; on the same note, Kit also stated that he wasn’t sure Gina would continue to be successful if she continued to fight for Xtreme Couture, one of the most popular mixed martial arts training organizations.
In 2016, Kit married Lacee Casas, another kickboxer. No word on whether he’s still friends with Gina.
Tyson Griffin
When Gina was officially single in 2011, rumors began to circulate about her attraction to another kickboxer, Tyson Griffin.
Gina and Tyson first met in 2007, and were seen together on November 15, 2008, while attending the UFC 91: Couture vs. Lesnar at the MGM Garden Arena, talking a lot, joking and smiling the whole time; if Gina hadn’t been dating Kit Cope at the time, anyone would have thought they were a couple. On September 4, 2011, Tyson hosted a fundraiser for Boys Town of Nevada, of which he is a mentor, and Gina was invited as a guest star to draw attention to the event. Although Gina and Tyson are often seen together, neither Gina nor Tyson have ever stated that they are in a relationship.
Gina Carano Net Worth
Gin Carano’s net worth is around $8 million as of January 2024.
The facts
- Her lucky number is 2.
- She has always been interested in martial arts.
- She likes hot dogs.
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