Carmen_Electra

Carmen Electra is an American singer, model, television personality and actress.  She was born in [[Cinncinnati]], [[Ohio]] on April 20, 1972.  Her given name was Tara Leigh Patrick.

In 1992, Electra moved to [[Los Angeles]] and within one week met singer [[Prince]].  Soon after, she signed a recording contract with [[Paisley Park Records]], Prince's company.  Her singing success was both minimal and short lived.

But in 1995, Electra started appearing in television programs such as [[Nickelodeon]]'s 'All That', and over the next couple of years, she played an increasing role as a television personality on various shows on [[MTV]].  Soon after, she appeared in [[Playboy]].

She has appeared in some moderately decent films, such as [[The Mating Habits of the Earthbound Human]], and the horror spoof [[Scary Movie]].

Electra achieved considerable notoriety during her on-again, off-again marriage to basketball star [[Dennis Rodman]].