Vaitiare Bandera is a well-known American actress recognized for her roles in ‘Murder, She Wrote’ as Luisa and ‘U.S. Marshals’ as Stacia Vela.
Quick Facts
| Real Name | Vaitiare Bandera |
| Nick Name | Vaitiare |
| Date Of Birth | August 15, 1964 |
| Age | 58 years old |
| Birthplace | Tahiti, French Polynesia |
| Nationality | American |
| Profession | Actress |
| Height | 5 feet 7 inches |
| Weight | 59 kg |
| Hair Color | Brown |
| Eye color | Brown |
| Net Worth | $8 million |
Vaitiare Bandera Age & Early Life
Vaitiare Bandera was born in Tahiti, French Polynesia, on August 15, 1964. Her full name is Vaitiare Eugenia Hirshon, and she is 58 years old. Vaitiare Hirshon-Asars is her second name, and Vaitiare is a Tahitian name that means “Water Flower.” Bandera’s father is Charles Heimata Hirshon, and her mother is Georgina Toomaru. Her parents met while shooting ‘Mutiny on the Bounty’ in 1962. Her father is half German-Jewish and half Tahitian, while her mother is French, English, Polynesian / Cook Island.
Bandera’s mother has links to the Cook Islands’ Royal House of Makea Karika Ariki, and Vaitiare is related to Sir Thomas Robert Alexander Harries Davis, KBE, who served as Prime Minister of the Cook Islands. Bandera is an American citizen of mixed ancestry (German-Jewish, Tahitian, French, English, Polynesian / Cook Island).
Vaitiare Bandera Height & Weight
Standing at 5 feet 7 inches tall, she weighs 59 kilograms. Bandera has brown eyes and brown hair.
Vaitiare Bandera’s Net Worth
How much is Vaitiare Bandera’s net worth? Her estimated net worth is $8 million as of January 2024.
Career
From 1982 through 1990, Bandera pursued a career as a young model. Subsequently, from 1993 to 1995, she served as the Hispanic spokeswoman for Miller Beer. Bandera has also appeared in advertisements for McDonald’s, J.C. Penney, Toyota, Honda in Tahiti, and Caroche Jeans in Spain.
Her roles include guest appearances in ‘Married…with Children,’ ‘Out of the Blue,’ and ‘Acapulco H.E.A.T.,’ and as a part of the cast of the film ‘U.S. Marshals. She is also well recognized for her portrayal of Sha’re and Amaunet in ‘Stargate SG-1’ from 1997 to 1999. Subsequently, she has not been involved in any films or television shows. It remains uncertain if she will return to acting.
Vaitiare Bandera Husband & Marriage
Who is Vaitiare Bandera’s husband? At present, Vaitiare Bandera is single. Previously, she was married to filmmaker Peter Bandera from 1994 to 1997. Following this, she was in a relationship with Michael Shanks, with whom she had a daughter, Tatiana, before parting ways in 2000. On September 25, 2004, she tied the knot with Edgar Asars, and they had a son, Kenta Asars, on July 9, 2005. Unfortunately, their marriage ended in divorce on August 12, 2016.
