Tamara Erin Klicman (born July 8, 1974), known professionally as Tami Erin, is an American former actress and former model. She is best-known for her role as

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in the 1988 movie ''

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'', released in movie theaters worldwide in 13 languages by

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Acting and modeling

Erin began acting and modeling at eight years old after becoming an Elite Model with

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. Erin took method acting, singing, dancing, and gymnastics. Erin grew up in

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, but when she was nine years old her family moved to

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. Erin auditioned for the role of

for the film ''

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'' when she was eleven years old and won the part out of over 8,000 girls. The film's director,

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, described her personality as a good fit for the role: "Tami radiates sunshine. When she smiles everyone is happy. She is Pippi Longstocking.". Erin also appeared in the "Chrimbus Special" episode of '' Tim & Eric's Awesome Show, Great Job!''.

Philanthropy

In 1988 Tami Erin was appointed as a United Nations Ambassador for UNICEF. Highlights included speaking at World Children's Day at the United Nations, New York City to the delegates of over 100 countries in the general assembly hall. Further, Erin became an International Ambassador for Hearts.com to raise funds for the IHeart Change program for six international charities including Generosity Water, Pencils of Promise, Eden Projects, International Lifeline Fund, Free The Slaves, and Kili To Chili.

Personal life

In October 2013, Erin sold a

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titled ''Tami Erin The SEX Tape'' to a pornography company to pre-empt an ex-boyfriend from selling it. In 2020 at the beginning of the

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, Tami Erin lives with her boyfriend, Tommy Parker, in

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Filmography

Film

Television

References

External links

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