American martial art and fitness trainer, Malia Bernal holds the capacity to knock anyone out. She is also known as an actress and is considered to be a courageous and ambitious woman in history. She was a born fighter and a competitor.
Early Life
Malia Bernal was born on 5th October 1942 and raised in California, United States. She has kept the information regarding his family’s identity aloof from the media. She was introduced to Xiang Dai Kung Fu at a very young age and ever since then, she dedicated her mind and soul to this field. As per the records, no data is available regarding her education and qualification, however, it is known that she possesses a seventh-degree Black belt in Xiang Dai Kung Fu.
Malia Bernal Career
Since her teenage years, she has been struggling to become the best of the rest and was expecting more. Although she was not allowed to participate in sports as a young girl, her school teachers encouraged her to excel in whatever she wanted to do. Not only did Malia break the gender boundaries but also competed with male martial artists as their equals. She pushed the softer Kung Fu style to the forefront, designing uniforms that emphasized grace and line.
Expertly, she is notable as an entertainer just as a military craftsman. At the age of 22, she began studying Wun Hop Kuen Do and got trained under WHKD founder Grandmaster Al Dacascos. After all these years of hardships, she finally became a Kung Fu legend and an internationally recognized champion. She applied her athleticism and talents and brought the same attitude to her fitness work. Malia is a legend in her own time and is truly a pinnacle of martial arts.
Social Media
Gorgeous Malia is active on Instagram and gathered around 1779 followers on her handle @malia.dacascos.bernal. She is really open about her private life on social media and has shared several pictures with family and friends.
Malia Bernal Biography |
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| Real Name | Malia Bernal |
| Birth Date | October 5, 1942 |
| Age (as of 2022) | 80 Years |
| Birth Place | California, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Profession | Actress, Martial Arts & Fitness Trainer |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Sun sign | Libra |
Physical Statistics |
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| Height | in feet inches – 5’ 5” – in Centimeters – 165 cm |
| Weight | in Kilograms – 54 kg – in Pounds – 119 lbs |
| Shoe Size | 6 (U.S.) |
| Hair Color | Brown |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Body Type | Athletic |
Family |
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| Father | – |
| Mother | – |
| Sister | – |
| Brother | – |
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| School | – |
| College | – |
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| Marital Status | Married |
| Who was her Husband? | Sifu Al Dacascos |
| Children | Two |
Personal Life
In 1970, Malia got married to Al Dacascos, a popular martial arts instructor also known as the ‘Grandmaster’. But then got divorced in 1984. Malia is said to be the mother of 2 step-sons namely Craig and Mark Dacascos. Currently, she is a single mother and is not dating anyone.
Malia Bernal Net Worth
After all of these years of struggling, she has been able to make her fortune through the income she makes from her profession. Her estimated net worth is around $500 thousand and her annual salary is under review. Compared to her accomplishments and the fame she earned, her net worth does not matter to her at all.
Trivia
- Malia reigned as the Number One-Woman Fighter and Number One-Woman in Kata in the United States for five consecutive years.
- She has earned almost 400 awards and titles, including Best-All-Around Competitor.
- Moreover, she is the only female three-time recipient of the coveted Golden Fist Award and made a name for herself in a predominately male sport.
- Malia became the only woman to run a martial arts school at the time.
- Her list of accomplishments is prestigious which includes a place in the AMA Hall of Fame, a top rating from Professional Karate Magazine, and media appearances including the 1992 film Cameo in sidekicks with Chuck Norris.
