Who is Mariah Careys Asian-American boyfriend, Bryan Tanaka and are they still together? The
The speculation gained momentum when Tanaka, a regular backing dancer in Carey’s shows, was notably absent from her recent performance at the Yaamava’ Resort & Casino in California, per British media.
Fans – keenly observant as always – also pointed out that Carey seemed “downbeat” and “low energy” during her performance, which only fuelled speculation that she might have gone through a recent break up.
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What’s more, Carey, 54, hasn’t shared any recent photos with Tanaka, 40, on her Instagram since December 2022. Tanaka’s last couple pic was a birthday post for Carey in March.
Here’s everything we know about Tanaka – and his relationship with the pop diva:
Bryan Tanaka describes himself as a “half-Asian, half-Hawaiian white boy”
Tanaka was born in Washington in April 1983 to an American mother and a Japanese father, according to Nextshark.
In a video introduction posted on his YouTube channel, Tanaka describes himself as a “half-Asian, half-Hawaiian white boy”.
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He is a master choreographer and acclaimed dancer
Per his teaching bio on the Broadway Dance Centre website, Tanaka has embarked on over eight world tours, and his work has included choreography for Beyoncé.
He has also worked with Madonna, Rihanna, Usher, Lady Gaga and many more renowned artists.
He has worked with Mariah Carey professionally since 2006
Carey and Tanaka have a history that spans nearly two decades, as reported by People. The “Hero” singer first began collaborating with the talented dancer back in 2006.
However, their romantic involvement reportedly began in 2016, following Carey’s separation from her then-fiancé, Australian billionaire businessman James Packer. According to People, there were purported feelings of jealousy on Packer’s part towards Tanaka due to Carey’s close relationship with the dancer.
“Something connected with us back in the day and there was just a mutual admiration,” Tanaka told E! News back in 2016, “She saw something in me that I actually didn’t recognise at first, from that it was over. It was set in history that we were gonna be connected some way, somehow.”
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He gets along with Carey’s twins, Monroe and Moroccan
Tanaka has been spotted hanging out with the clan on numerous occasions, from spending Christmas together in Aspen, to celebrating Thanksgiving with the twins’ father, Nick Cannon.
It wouldn’t be the first time they’ve broken up …
If the two have indeed broken up, it wouldn’t be the first time. Per People, the pair split briefly back in April 2017 due to issues over “jealousy” and “expenses”. However, the break-up didn’t last long as they reunited just a month later, according to the magazine.
Who else has Mariah Carey been romantically linked to?
The “Emotions” songstress has been in the spotlight for years. During her time in the limelight, she has dated a string of high-profile men and been married twice.
In 1993, she tied the knot with Sony Music exec Tommy Mottola, who was 21 years her senior. They divorced in 1998. She’s since been linked to Mexican singer Luis Miguel, rapper Eminem, singer Eric Benét, and walked down the aisle for a second time to say “I do” to Nick Cannon, as reported by Us Weekly.ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7tK%2FMqWWcp51kuqKzwLOgp52jZMC1xcueZp6mpJq%2Fta3Ip6SepqRkrrPAyJyjnmdjZ4FzgZJvZrCgn2K6or7Imp9mm5Gnsrq%2FjJqqopmeYq6usdGimpqmXZe8urLRopynnF2Xv7qtzWarmqaRoK5urc2dZJqqlWLBqbHYZqqtoZyherW7xp6roZ2iYrCpu9GepqCqkaW1pr4%3D