Tina grew up in Texas,and after high school graduation attended Missouri Southern State University for 4 years before moving to New York City. There she graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, landing roles in Theatre for the new City and Joseph Papps' Public theatre. She then became one of the founding members of the Shadowland theatre in Ellenville, New York. There she starred in many productions as well as being a very popular disc jockey on WELV radio FM and am. She has also starred in National tours including; The Wizard of Oz, Whos Afraid of Virginia Wolff and Steel Magnolias. She is known for her red hair and sultry voice and has recorded many voice overs as well as commercials. Mostly known as a stage actress, Tina's only film role is that as the mother in "A Christmas Snow". She resides in Los Angeles with her son Jack.