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Asia Cruise

b. 1990

American musician

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About Asia Cruise

Born 1990. Asia Cruise is an American singer.

Asia Nalani Vernimo-Kovacs (née Vernimo; born February 11, 1990), known professionally as Asia Cruise, is an American R&B singer. In 2008, she became the first artist of Asian descent to be signed to Hitz Committee/Jive Records and was discovered by the Vice President of A&R at Jive Records, Mickey "MeMpHiTz" Wright.

Early life and education Originally from Jacksonville, Florida, Asia Cruise is of Filipino, Caucasian, and Native American descent. She is the daughter of Cecilia "Cissy" Cenizal Vernimo (died 2023) and Arlen Vernimo. She has two younger siblings, Max (born in 1991) and Alyssa (born in 1998). She had earned a degree in English at University of Florida.

Career Signed to Jive Records in 2007, Cruise released her debut single "Selfish" in 2008 by revealing her face only after the music video premiered on BET's 106 & Park.

Personal life She now lives with her husband, 2 sons, and daughter, in Jacksonville, Florida.

Discography Albums Released: Shelved Label: Mosley/Zone4/Interscope/Hitz Committee

Singles YearTitlePeak chart positionsAlbumU.S. Rhythmic2008"Selfish"33 Who Is Asia Cruise?"Boyfriend"-

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Important facts

Born
11 February 1990
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Singer
Nationality
United States
Also known as
Asia Nalani Vernimo

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Asia Cruise?

American musician

When was Asia Cruise born?

Asia Cruise was born on 11 February 1990.

What is Asia Cruise's occupation?

Asia Cruise is a singer.

What nationality is Asia Cruise?

Asia Cruise is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Asia Cruise

· Wikidata: Q3625045

· DBpedia: Asia Cruise

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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Asia Cruise. https://biography.guide/asia-cruise/

MLA: "Asia Cruise." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/asia-cruise/.

Chicago: "Asia Cruise." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/asia-cruise/.

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