Carrie Ann Inaba

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Carrie Ann Inaba

Carrie Ann Inaba is a dancer, choreographer, producer and television personality. 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.

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 later created a spinoff series with fellow judge, Bruno Tonioli, titled Dance Wars: Bruno vs. Carrie Ann. 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.

Inaba has appeared as a host on the Miss America pageant, American IdolAmerican JuniorsDance FeverThe TV Land AwardsThe Kids Choice Awards, and the American Music Awards. She also hosted Game Show Network’s 1 VS. 100 and TV Guide Network’s live Red Carpet coverage and Fashion Wrap. 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. She has also been seen on the big screen in Austin Powers in GoldmemberAustin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged MeAmerican Virgin, and Monster Mash.

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.

As 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.

Inaba was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii. She currently lives in Los Angeles. Her birthday is Jan. 5. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram @carrieanninaba.

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Sheryl Underwood

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Sheryl Underwood

Sheryl 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.

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. 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.”

Underwood, a sought-after media personality, is described as one of the world’s brightest contemporary humorists. She is a weekly contributor on the “Steve Harvey Morning Show,” also serving as guest host, and appears on “The Steve Harvey Project,” the television version of the show airing on TV-ONE. Underwood also hosts “The Sheryl Underwood Show” on Jamie Foxx’s “The Foxxhole,” airing on Sirius 106/XM 149, where she provides a mix of political satire, comedy and music. Also, Underwood hosted the fifth season of “Martin Lawrence Presents 1st Amendment Stand-Up” and is a former contributor to the “Tom Joyner Morning Show.” Underwood has appeared on “The Dr. Phil Show,” “Fox and Friends,” “The Joy Behar Show,” “WPIX” in New York City and “The View.”

Follow Sheryl Underwood on Twitter: @sherylunderwood.