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Tinashe Jorgenson Kachingwe (born February 6, 1993), known professionally as Tinashe, is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, dancer, actress and former model. She began her entertainment career at the age of 3 when she began modeling and acting. In 2012, Tinashe released two critically acclaimed mixtapes, In Case We Die and Reverie, which she created in her home studio. After the release of the mixtapes, Tinashe signed with RCA Records. She later released her third mixtape, Black Water (2013). Her debut single, " 2 On", reached number one on the Rhythmic airplay chart, and peaked at number 24 on the US Billboard Hot 100. Her debut studio album Aquarius, released in 2014, was noted by music critics as one of the most "solid" debuts by a new female artist in years.
She made her acting debut in the television film Cora Unashamed in 2000. In 2004, Tinashe appeared in box-office hit The Polar Express alongside actor Tom Hanks, providing the motion capture for the female protagonist. From 2008 to 2009, Tinashe had a recurring role in the American sitcom Two and a Half Men as Celeste, Jake's girlfriend.
Tinashe is a Shona given name, popular in Zimbabwe and amongst Zimbabwean expatriates. People with the name include several sportspeople:
- Tinashe Chaeruka (born 1986), Zimbabwean cricketer
- Tinashe Chimbambo (born 1989), Zimbabwean cricketer
- Tinashe Hove (born 1984), Zimbabwean cricketer
- Tinashe Mhora (born 1991), Zimbabwean cricketer
- Tinashe Mutanga (born 1993), Zimbabwean sprinter
- Tinashe Nengomasha (born 1982), Zimbabwean association footballer
- Tinashe Panyangara (born 1985), Zimbabwean international cricketer
- Tinashe Ruswa (born 1985), Zimbabwean cricketer
The name is also used mononymously by:
- Tinashe (born 1993), an American singer and actress
- Tinashé (born 1984), a British musician
Category:Shona given names