Date of Birth: January 17, 1989
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Biography
Kelly Marie Tran is an American actress best known for her role as Rose Tico in the Star Wars sequel trilogy. Born on January 17, 1989, in San Diego, California, she grew up in a Vietnamese-American family. Tran attended UCLA, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications. She pursued acting while working various part-time jobs, eventually landing her breakthrough role in “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” in 2017. Tran has since become an advocate for diversity and representation in Hollywood, using her platform to speak out against online harassment and racism. She has also lent her voice to characters in animated films, such as Raya in Disney’s “Raya and the Last Dragon.”
5 Interesting Facts about Kelly Marie Tran
1. Kelly Marie Tran is the first woman of color to play a leading role in the Star Wars franchise.
2. She faced significant online harassment after her role in “The Last Jedi,” which led her to delete her social media accounts temporarily.
3. Tran is a second-generation Vietnamese-American and has spoken about the importance of her heritage.
4. Before her big break, she worked part-time jobs, including at a yogurt shop and as an assistant at a creative agency.
5. She was named one of Time magazine’s 100 most influential people in 2021.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Kelly Marie Tran
1. “I am so much more than the roles I play.”
2. “I want to live in a world where people of all races, genders, and sexual orientations are seen as equals.”
3. “I think representation is important because it gives people the opportunity to see themselves in roles they never thought possible.”
4. “I feel like I’ve been lucky to be part of projects that mean something.”
5. “I hope that my work can help to open doors for others.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
As of the latest estimates, Kelly Marie Tran’s highest net worth achieved is approximately $3 million.
Children
As of now, Kelly Marie Tran does not have any children.
Relevant Links
1. [Kelly Marie Tran on IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2857721/
2. [Kelly Marie Tran on Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kelly_Marie_Tran
