Gina Carano
Gina Carano played a pivotal role in shaping the landscape of women’s MMA before Ronda Rousey’s rise to stardom. Before Rousey became a household name, Carano was a prominent figure in women’s MMA. Carano’s fame skyrocketed after being featured in ESPN The Magazine and making the Maxim Hot 100 list. She retired from fighting in 2009 to focus on her acting career.
Carano took on various acting roles, including as Crush in the reboot of “American Gladiators.” She also starred in feature films such as “Fast and Furious 6,” “Heist,” “Deadpool,” and the spy thriller “Haywire.”
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