Gina Carano is an American model, actress, and mixed martial arts fighter. Gina Carano is the middle daughter of Glenn and Dana, and has two sisters. She has a small percentage of Italian descent.

Gina Carano graduated from Trinity Christian High School in Las Vegas, Nevada, and also played volleyball and softball. She attended the University of Nevada, Reno for a year and then University of Nevada, Las Vegas for three years.