Wayne’s World star Tia Carrere showcases fit frame in a bikini for 56th birthday and the New Year

Tia Carrere looked incredibly youthful wearing a bikini in a new series of Instagram photos shared on Monday as she celebrated her 56th birthday and celebrated 2023.

The Wayne’s World vet paused for a photo soaking up the sun while enjoying a tropical getaway in the Bahamas for the New Year’s holiday, also putting her paddle skills to the test in the shimmering water.

The talented star, who has often flaunted her sense of style and fit body, spent the weekend with a close friend on the trip.

A stunner: Tia Carrere, 56, looked youthful in a black bikini in a new Instagram post she shared on Monday

Throwback: The actress is known for numerous roles, including starring in the 1992 film, Wayne's World.

A stunner: Tia Carrere, 56, looked youthful in a black bikini in a new Instagram post she shared Monday and is known for numerous roles, including starring in the 1992 film Wayne’s World.

The General Hospital actress flaunted her fit physique by stopping to take a quick hit on a ladder before plunging into the sparkling water that stretched out behind her.

The beauty donned a black bikini halter top along with matching pants as she enjoyed a day in the warm sunshine.

Her long brown locks were swept back into a ponytail and she wore a pair of reflective aviator sunglasses that contained shades of purple and pink in the lens.

Tia’s arms rested easily at the top of the metal ladder as she posed for the camera to capture some memories during her tropical getaway.

“#happynewyear #happybirthday to me 🙂 Thank you thank you thank you @spychick and #secretislandlair,” she wrote in the caption, referring to her friend who also joined in the festivities, “for an epic start to 2023 and the first day of the rest of my life!’

Celebration: The General Hospital actress officially celebrated her 56th birthday on Monday

Celebration: The General Hospital actress officially celebrated her 56th birthday on Monday

Ringing in the New Year!  Before turning 56, the talented star jumped in the New Year with her close friend on a trip to the Bahamas.

Ringing in the New Year! Before turning 56, the talented star jumped in the New Year with her close friend on a trip to the Bahamas.

The Grammy winner also added the hashtag ‘#eleuthera’ to name the island she had traveled to as a conclusion to her caption.

In another photo she uploaded, Tia is shown testing her stand-up paddleboarding skills in the rippled water while wearing a patterned one-piece swimsuit with a slim cut and deep V-neckline.

Her hair was parted to the side and fell naturally past her shoulders as she held a large lollipop in her hands.

The Relic Hunter star also shared a short clip of herself celebrating the moment the clock struck midnight on New Year’s Eve, with fireworks lighting up the night sky above her as she celebrated with her friend.

Tia finally gave her fans a quick glimpse of her smooth complexion in a selfie video she had taken outdoors in the middle of the luxurious vacation.

Picturesque views: Tia shared a selfie video that showed off her smooth complexion as she gave her followers a look at the stunning view of the ocean that stretched out behind her

Picturesque views: Tia shared a selfie video that showed off her smooth complexion as she gave her followers a look at the stunning view of the ocean that stretched out behind her

Iconic role: Tia is known for various roles and starred in the 1992 comedy Wayne's World, opposite Mike Myers and Dana Carvey.

Iconic role: Tia is known for various roles and starred in the 1992 comedy Wayne’s World, opposite Mike Myers and Dana Carvey.

The True Lies actress donned a trendy straw hat with colorful trimmings draped down the front to partially cover her long locks.

She flashed a quick smile, then moved the camera away to show the clear, picturesque view of the ocean that surrounded her.

Tia burst into the spotlight when she was cast as Cassandra in the 1992 classic Wayne’s World, which was based on a Saturday Night Live skit.

The film also starred Austin Powers alumnus Mike Myers and comedian Dana Carvey, following the premise of “Two slacker friends try to promote their public access cable show,” according to a report. Synopsis from IMDB.

During an interview on the radio show titled, Q with Tom Power In August last year, Tia spoke openly about celebrating the film’s 30th anniversary, saying her role had put her “on the map” in the industry.

'On the map': During an interview on the radio show Q With Tom Power last year in August, Tia expressed that her role in Wayne's World had put her, 'on the map', in the industry.

‘On the map’: During an interview on the radio show Q With Tom Power last year in August, Tia expressed that her role in Wayne’s World had put her, ‘on the map’, in the industry.

Talented: The star explained that her role as Cassandra in Wayne's World had 'fit' her 'perfectly';  seen in December 2022 in Hollywood

Talented: The star explained that her role as Cassandra in Wayne’s World had ‘fit’ her ‘perfectly’; seen in December 2022 in Hollywood

The actress also explained that she didn’t know if Wayne’s World was going to be a hit at the time, “but I knew it was a perfect fit for me.” For her role as Cassandra, who was the lead singer and bassist in a band called Crucial Taunt, Tia had to learn Cantonese.

The comedy grossed a whopping $183.1 million at the box office, in addition to receiving critical acclaim. The classic became one of the highest grossing movies of 1992.

Tia has been keeping busy, most recently starring in the 2022 comedy Easter Sunday opposite Jo Koy.

She also made a spectacular appearance in a form-fitting, beaded black dress while attending the star-studded premiere of Avatar: The Way Of Water last month in December.

Exciting role: For her role as Cassandra in Wayne's World, who was the lead singer and bassist for a band called Crucial Taunt, Tia had to learn Cantonese for the character.

Exciting role: For her role as Cassandra in Wayne’s World, who was the lead singer and bassist for a band called Crucial Taunt, Tia had to learn Cantonese for the character.