Mika Tan — Biography
Mika Tan, born as Saraswati Miyoko Kop Taetafa on November 27, 1977, in Honolulu, Hawaii, is a retired American adult film star, model, and escort, distinguished by her Taiwanese, Japanese, and Samoan heritage. Growing up on the island of Oahu, she was the child of a Japanese/Samoan father and a Japanese/Taiwanese mother. At the age of three, she was adopted by her grandmother, while her biological sister was cared for by an aunt. Her upbringing was largely influenced by her grandmother, a well-known Hawaiian/Japanese folk dancer, singer, and owner of several massage parlors. The maternal side of her family consisted of models and musicians, whereas her paternal side included numerous military personnel, including her sister who serves in the U.S. Marines and assists with her official website.
As a "Navy brat," Mika traversed various parts of the U.S., Europe, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Africa prior to entering high school. There have been claims in the adult industry suggesting she and fellow former porn star Loni are cousins, which is not accurate; however, she is related to glamour model Josie Lee. Mika has also noted on Twitter that Kristara Barrington is her aunt. Early in her career, she worked as a child model, appeared as an extra in television shows, commercials, and theatrical productions, and even participated in an infomercial. Additionally, she was a member of the Movement Company dance troupe in Guam, focusing on modern jazz and ballet.
Mika attended San Diego State University, earning a Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry and an Associate’s degree in Psychology. To supplement her income during college, she engaged in nude art modeling and stripping. At one point, she studied classical voice at the Magdalena Perés School of Voice and graduated from the John Robert Powers finishing school. Although she had a talent for science, she realized her preference for interpersonal interactions, leading her to a career in sales and marketing within the timeshare industry for Dennis Hof, who later remarked on her integrity.
After attempting an acting career in California but stepping back due to the realities of the casting couch, Mika was discovered by porn director Jack Pearl at an am/pm store. Although she initially aimed to work solely with her husband, the jealousy surrounding her interactions with other men prompted her to expand her career in adult films. Their marriage faced strain from this jealousy, leading to their divorce. During this challenging time, she also experienced a miscarriage in her third trimester, which she described as one of the toughest periods in her life.
In the realm of adult films, Mika is recognized for her intense and vocal performances, coupled with a strong work ethic and professionalism. She collaborates with performers of diverse backgrounds, displaying remarkable enthusiasm and energy. Known as the "Susan Lucci of porn" for her multiple nominations without wins, she finally secured an AVN Award in 2006 for best oral sex scene
As a "Navy brat," Mika traversed various parts of the U.S., Europe, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Africa prior to entering high school. There have been claims in the adult industry suggesting she and fellow former porn star Loni are cousins, which is not accurate; however, she is related to glamour model Josie Lee. Mika has also noted on Twitter that Kristara Barrington is her aunt. Early in her career, she worked as a child model, appeared as an extra in television shows, commercials, and theatrical productions, and even participated in an infomercial. Additionally, she was a member of the Movement Company dance troupe in Guam, focusing on modern jazz and ballet.
Mika attended San Diego State University, earning a Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry and an Associate’s degree in Psychology. To supplement her income during college, she engaged in nude art modeling and stripping. At one point, she studied classical voice at the Magdalena Perés School of Voice and graduated from the John Robert Powers finishing school. Although she had a talent for science, she realized her preference for interpersonal interactions, leading her to a career in sales and marketing within the timeshare industry for Dennis Hof, who later remarked on her integrity.
After attempting an acting career in California but stepping back due to the realities of the casting couch, Mika was discovered by porn director Jack Pearl at an am/pm store. Although she initially aimed to work solely with her husband, the jealousy surrounding her interactions with other men prompted her to expand her career in adult films. Their marriage faced strain from this jealousy, leading to their divorce. During this challenging time, she also experienced a miscarriage in her third trimester, which she described as one of the toughest periods in her life.
In the realm of adult films, Mika is recognized for her intense and vocal performances, coupled with a strong work ethic and professionalism. She collaborates with performers of diverse backgrounds, displaying remarkable enthusiasm and energy. Known as the "Susan Lucci of porn" for her multiple nominations without wins, she finally secured an AVN Award in 2006 for best oral sex scene
