Biography: Carmen Electra: birth name: Tara Leigh Patrick; born on April 20,1972 in St Johns, Canada; height: 5 feet 3 (160 cm); Zodiac Sign: Taurus.

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Carmen gained her fame posing for Playboy magazine and starring on the TV hit series Baywatch. Carmen moved to California in 1994 where she met Prince while auditioning for an all-girl rap group. Prince convinced her to change her name to Carmen Electra.  Soon after, she signed a recording contract with Prince’s company marking the start of her short-lived singing career.

Carmen’s big break came in May 1996 Carmen was featured nude in Playboy magazine, the first of several. This exposure led to higher profile television appearances, including Baywatch  and MTV’s Singled Out.

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