Acting
Kiana Tom
Kiana Tom is a multifaceted personality known for her roles as a television host, fitness expert, author, actress, and entrepreneur. Born to a diverse heritage of Hawaiian, Chinese, and Irish descent, her name translates in Hawaiian to "calm water" or "moon goddess."
In 1995, Tom launched and hosted the influential fitness program, *Kiana's Flex Appeal*, on ESPN, which she not only starred in but also co-produced. This series, which ran until 2001, showcased various exercise routines, targeting home and professional training, and garnered high ratings, prompting ESPN to create additional shows featuring her, such as *Kiana's Too Fit 2 Quit* and *Hot Summer Nights with Kiana*. She is also the author of *Kiana's Body Sculpting* (St. Martin's Press, NY) and received the prestigious United States Sports Academy Award for her contributions to fitness.
Kiana's influence extended beyond fitness; she was a cheerleader for the Oakland Raiders and hosted events like the ABC Super Bowl Nightlife. Her television presence included reporting for the X Games and guest roles on popular shows such as *The Drew Carey Show* and *Family Law*. Tom made her film debut alongside Jean-Claude Van Damme in *Universal Soldier: The Return*, which highlighted her physical prowess.
In 2009, as a mother of two, she began developing *FitMomTV*, further expanding her brand in the fitness community. Kiana Tom's career is marked by a commitment to promoting health and wellness while navigating the challenges that come with fame.
