Having bad vision since she was in 5th grade, she is almost totally blind.
In 1986-1988, lived in Japan and released three records as a teen pop
star.
Is of Japanese, Chinese, and Irish descent.
Spokesperson for "Healing Hands for Arthritis". Suffers from arthritis.
Accepted a marriage proposal from her boyfriend, accountant Jesse Sloane, on March 31, 2011 on Live with Kelly and Mark (1988) (aka "Live with Regis and Kelly"), where she was the guest co-hostess.
Attended college in Japan and California, and is a UCLA graduate.
Lives in Los Angeles with her three cats: Squeaker, Taz and Shadow.
(July 2005)
Her mother, Patty, is a cancer survivor.
Graduated from UCLA with a B.A. in world arts & cultures.
Graduated in 1986 from Punahou School in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA.