Kelly Marie Tran is a young and talented American actress who rose to global fame with her leading role in ‘Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi’ (2017).
Kelly Marie Tran comes from a family of Vietnamese refugees and aspired to become an actress since she was a child. After working her way through high school and graduating with a BA in Communication from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Kelly Marie Tran spent her initial years doing improv and small parts with a couple of popular sketch comedy groups in Los Angeles.
Today, Kelly Marie Tran’s role as Rose Tico has made her an international celebrity too.
About Kelly Marie Tran
Bio | |
Real Name | Tran Loan |
Nickname | Kelly Marie Tran |
Date of Birth | 17th January 1989 |
Age | 35 years |
Nationality | American |
Religion | Catholic |
Place of Birth | San Diego (California) |
Education | Graduated with Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Communications degree from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) |
Physical Stats | |
Height | 5 ft 2" (157 cm) approximately |
Weight | 121 lbs (55 kg) approximately |
Hair Color | Black |
Eye Color | Brown |
Family & Relationships | |
Father | Lo Han Tran (Burger King employee) |
Mother | Nea Ho Tran (Funeral Home employee) |
Marital Status | Single |
Boyfriend | (none) |
Career | |
Profession | Actress |
Net Worth | INR 21,00,00,000 (USD 3 Million) |
Famous for | MOVIES - Untouchable (2011), The Rising Cost of Cosmetics (2011), Impressions (2011), Hot Girls on the Beach (2011), The Cohaset Snuff Film (2012), Andy's CDs (2013), XOXO (2016), Star Wars: episode VIII - The Last Jedi (2017) TELEVISION - The Indie Girl - "Just the Way It Is" (2011), Fabulous High (2012), Ladies Like Us (2013-2015), College Humor Originals (2014-2016), Life on Normal Street (2014-2016), The the Bridge (2014), About a Boy (2014), Hope and Randy (2014), Currently Cool - "Baby Daddy Daddy Daddy" (2014), Comedy Bang! Bang! - "Thomas Middleditch Wears an Enigmatic Sweatshirt and Sweatpants with Pockets" (2015), Ladies Like Us: The Rise of Neighborhood Watch (2015), Adam Ruins Everything (2015), Pub Quiz (2016), Sorry For Your Loss (2018) |
First Movie | Untouchable (2011) |
Hobbies | Loves acting |
Kelly Marie Tran is a young and skilled actress who has found global fame with her important role in the recent Star Wars movies. Kelly Marie Tran comes from a humble background with refugee Vietnamese parents. Kelly Marie Tran was determined to become an actress and after graduating from UCLA finally landed small roles in popular American TV shows. Today Kelly Marie Tran’s portrayal of Rose Tico in Star Wars has made her the first non-American to play a lead role in the movies’ history.
Kelly Marie Tran’s age is around 35 years, as Kelly Marie Tran was born on the 17th of January, 1989 in San Diego, California. Kelly Marie Tran’s height is around 5 ft 2 inches (157 cm). Kelly Marie Tran’s weight is around 55 kg (121 lbs). Kelly Marie Tran’s hobby and Kelly Marie Tran’s passion are acting.
Kelly Marie Tran’s father is Lo Han Tran, who worked at Burger King. Kelly Marie Tran’s mother is Nea Ho Tran, who works at a funeral home. Kelly Marie Tran is the only child to her parents and hence Kelly Marie Tran does not have brothers or sisters. Kelly Marie Tran’s relationship status is single. Kelly Marie Tran does not have a boyfriend currently.
Thanks to her impressive acting skills and rise to popularity as an American actress Kelly Marie Tran’s net worth is estimated around INR 21 crores (USD 3 Million).
Although Kelly Marie Tran has not won an award for her performance yet, Kelly Marie Tran has had 4 award nominations till date.
Interesting Facts About Kelly Marie Tran
- Kelly Marie Tran became the first Asian-American actress to play a lead role in any Star Wars movie.
- Kelly Marie Tran’s selection to play Rose Tico also resulted in receiving hate-mail over social media from.
- Kelly Marie Tran’s fans and director of the movie defended Kelly Marie Tran online criticism to have played Rose Tico in the recent Star Wars movies.
- Kelly Marie Tran grew up in a humble background but did not let the difficult conditions deter from working hard and becoming a successful and talented actress in Hollywood.
- Kelly Marie Tran’s initial career as an actress began with popular improv groups, including The Second City and Upright Citizens Brigade before landing small roles in television.