Bryan Tanaka is an American choreographer and skillful dancer. He has worked as a backup dancer for famous people like Beyoncé, Rihanna, Usher, and Lady Gaga. He is a martial arts player and a black belt holder. Bryan is best known as the boyfriend of a famous singer, Mariah Carey.
Learn more about Bryan Tanaka's professional career, net worth, and on-off relationship with Mariah Carey.
Bryan Tanaka On-And-Off Relationship With Mariah Carey
Bryan Tanaka first met Mariah Carey in 2006. According to People, he worked as a backup dancer of Mariah on her Adventures of Mimi Tour while they first met.
Sharing memories about their first met, Tanaka told E! News,
"Our first introduction was kind of a sweaty mess because I was on stage sweating... she came out all looking gorgeous and everything. But it was great we said 'Hi' real quick and we got back to work."
He wanted to remain close with Mariah over the years and became Mariah's backup dancer many times.
Before meeting Bryan Tanaka, Mariah Carey was in a serious relationship with the Australian billionaire James Packer and their relationship came to a halt after 18 months together. One of the rumors about the break-up was Packer being jealous of her connection with Tanaka.
Bryan Tanaka with his girlfriend, Mariah Carey (©:Instagram/ Mariah Carey)
There was a rumor that Bryan Tanaka and the singer Mariah Carey are in a relationship when she held Bryan's arms and walked in an episode of the reality TV show ‘Mariah's World.'
They got close to each other, and their relationship started soon afterward. In 2016, the pair were officially together. The couple was spotted spending time in public and did not hesitate to share their photos on social media platforms.
Once Carey had revealed that she had been with five men in her life, and one of them was her current boyfriend, Bryan Tanaka, who is 13 years younger than her.
According to People, the pair had a halt in their relationship in April 2017 as Carey focused on her kids and new music. However, Tanaka and Carey were spotted working together on a concert residency, The Butterfly Returns, a few months later.
Mariah Carey celebrated her 52 birthday with her boyfriend, Bryan Tanaka, on 27 March.
Bryan Tanaka uploaded two adorable pictures with Mariah alongside the caption:
'Today is my favorite day.' 'Happy Anniversary my love! ❤️🦋'
Bryan Tanaka and Mariah Carey are in contact for almost 15 years since they first meet. However, the couple has not revealed their engagement date yet.
How Much Is The Net Worth Of Bryan Tanaka In 2021? Career & Salary
Bryan Tanaka is an acclaimed dancer and a choreographer.
Bryan Tanaka started his dance career when he was 18-years-old and joined the Millenium Dance Complex Studio. His unique dance steps and choreography skills help him to make his stardom in the Hollywood industry.
In 2010, Bryan choreographed and starred in the album Hook vs. Bridge. He released his first single titled Bounce in 2014.
He is an accomplished dancer and choreographer who has showcased his skills in different awards ceremonies such as Brit Music Awards, European Music Awards, Grammy Award Ceremony, and MTV Video Music Awards.
Bryan Tanaka has also been part of the TV series Entourage (2006) as Undefeated Kid, The LXD: The Legion of Extraordinary Dancers (2010) as Umbra, and has featured in La La Land (2016) as Echo Dancer.
Bryan has also done commercials for brands such as Nike, McDonald's, iPod, and Old Navy.
While working for Mariah Carey as a creative director, Bryan Tanaka was paid a $10K per week salary. Before management changed, he used to get paid $12,000 a week.
Being a professional dancer and a skillful choreographer helps him in increasing his net worth.
Who Is Bryan Tanaka?
Bryan Tanaka was born on 11 April 1983 in Olympia, Washington, USA. His dad is Japanese, and his mother is American, so Bryan is Half-Asian and Half-Hawaiian. He grew up with his younger brother Danny Storey Tanaka.
Regarding his physical measurement, he stands at the height of 5 feet 10 inches (1.78 m) and weighs around 443 kg (976 lbs).