Kelly Marie Tran - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | January 17, 1989 |
|---|---|
| Age | 37 |
| Birthplace | San Diego, California, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn - (see also Kelly Marie Tran's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Dragon |
| Generation | Millennial Generation |
| Known For | Portraying Rose Tico in the Star Wars sequel trilogy, specifically in 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' (2017) and 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' (2019). |
Intro
Kelly Marie Tran is an American actress best known for her role as Rose Tico in the Star Wars sequel trilogy. She is notable for being the first Asian-American woman to have a major role in a Star Wars film.
Early Life & Background
Kelly Marie Tran was born and raised in San Diego, California, to Vietnamese immigrant parents. Her father worked at Burger King to support the family, and her mother worked at a funeral home. She attended the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), earning a degree in Communications.
Career Highlights
- Cast as Rose Tico in 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' (2017) and reprised the role in 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' (2019).
- Became the first Asian-American woman cast in a lead role in the Star Wars film franchise.
- Voiced the lead character Raya in Disney's animated film 'Raya and the Last Dragon' (2021).
- Appeared in web series such as 'Ladies Like Us' and 'CollegeHumor Originals'.
Trivia
- Kelly Marie Tran deleted her social media accounts in 2018 after facing online harassment following her appearance in 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi'.
- She is an advocate for Asian-American representation and has spoken publicly about her experiences with discrimination and cyberbullying.
- Tran became the first woman of Southeast Asian descent to star in a Disney animated feature with 'Raya and the Last Dragon'.
FAQs
People also ask
Kelly Marie Tran is 37 years old.
Kelly Marie Tran was born the 17 January 1989.
San Diego, California, USA.
On Her Birth-Day
About January 17th, 1989, in brief:
- Historical events: On January 17, 1989, the Polish government officially legalized the Solidarity trade union, marking a significant step towards political reform in the country. This decision came after years of struggle against communist rule and was a pivotal moment in the history of Poland's transition to democracy.
- Day of the week: January 17th, 1989 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Two Hearts by Phil Collins
- #1 UK song: Especially For You by Kylie & Jason
- Popular movie: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade directed by Steven Spielberg
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