In addition, Underwood was the host of Black Entertainment Television’s (BET’s) “Comic View” and “Holla,” a talk show she created and produced which was loosely based on Bill Maher’s “Politically Incorrect.” Named one of today’s hardest working comediennes, Underwood has starred in such films as “Bullworth,” “I Got the Hook Up” and “Beauty Shop,” starring Queen Latifah. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram Underwood is a multi-faceted entrepreneur, currently balancing the roles of in-demand entertainer, owner and chief executive officer of Pack Rat Productions and International President of her beloved Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Inaba was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii. In 2012, Inaba launched The Animal Project Foundation, collaborating with rescue and animal organizations to create programs that save animals’ lives by providing emergency rescue grants. She recently launched The Carrie Ann Conversations, a personal empowerment blog sharing information and personal stories with women around the world.Īs a member of the Board of Directors of C.A.P.E, the Coalition of Asian Pacific’s in Entertainment, Inaba received the East West Players Visionary Award in 2009. In 2015, she was inducted into the Asian Hall of Fame. She has also been seen on the big screen in Austin Powers in Goldmember, Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me, American Virgin, and Monster Mash.
Inaba was a returning guest co-host for Live With Kelly and Ryan, filling in more than any other talent with almost 30 appearances to date.
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100 and TV Guide Network’s live Red Carpet coverage and Fashion Wrap. She also hosted Game Show Network’s 1 VS. Inaba has appeared as a host on the Miss America pageant, American Idol, American Juniors, Dance Fever, The TV Land Awards, The Kids Choice Awards, and the American Music Awards. In 1990, after releasing three singles as a recording artist in Japan, Inaba returned to the United States and landed a job on In Living Color where she became one of the first Asian Americans to perform contemporary dance on national television as one of the “Fly Girls.” She also went on to perform with Madonna on “The Girlie Show World Tour” as a dancer.
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She later created a spinoff series with fellow judge, Bruno Tonioli, titled Dance Wars: Bruno vs. In 2005, dancer, choreographer, producer, and television personality Inaba debuted on the series premiere of the ABC competition series Dancing with the Stars and has served as a judge for all 25 seasons of the award-winning show. She serves as host of The Talk, CBS’ Daytime Emmy Award-winning talk show that examines topical events and contemporary issues through the eyes of five female hosts, alongside Eve, Sara Gilbert, Sharon Osbourne, and Sheryl Underwood. Carrie Ann Inaba is a dancer, choreographer, producer and television personality.
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