How Tia Carrere became Tita Teresa in Jo Koy’s Easter Sunday

Tia Carrere is a Filipino actress and singer who won the world’s hearts most notably for her role as Cassandra Wong in Wayne’s World. Excited to “finally play Filipino,” Tia breaks down what it means for her to play Tita Teresa, a Filipino character that speaks Tagalog. Just one of the many legendary Filipino American entertainers featured in the film, Tia was happy to lend her talent to a movie that will go down in history. Jo Koy’s new movie Easter Sunday is playing at a theater near you! Make sure to support in its opening weekend by bringing your friends and family to watch and buy your tickets here: #TiaCarrere #EasterSunday #Represented #OneDown 0:00: How Tia Carrere played a stubborn tita in Easter Sunday 0:05: Seeing a Filipino family on the big screen 0:49: Working with Jo Koy on Easter Sunday 1:17: What is was like playing Tita Teresa 2:00: Finally playing Filipino after 38 year career 2:29: Advice for Filipinos in entertainment One Down