Kelly Marie Tran
1989-present
She is best known for playing Rose Tico in the Star Wars movies and for her voice acting roles.
Early Life
Kelly Marie Tran was born on January 17, 1989, in San Diego, California. Her parents were Vietnamese refugees who came to the United States hoping to build a better future for their family.
Growing up, Kelly loved movies, cartoons, and telling stories. She enjoyed performing and dreamed of being an actress, even though she did not see many people like herself on screen.
Discovering Acting
Kelly studied acting and worked very hard to learn her craft. Like many actors, she started with small jobs, including commercials and short online videos.
She never gave up, even when acting felt challenging. Kelly believed that sharing stories could help people feel understood and connected.
Big Break in Star Wars
Kelly’s life changed when she was cast as Rose Tico in *Star Wars: The Last Jedi* and later appeared in *Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker*. This was her first major movie role.
Rose Tico is brave, kind, and believes in helping others. Kelly made history as the first Asian American woman to play a major character in a Star Wars film.
Voice Acting and New Adventures
After Star Wars, Kelly continued acting in exciting new ways. She became the voice of Raya in Disney’s animated movie *Raya and the Last Dragon*.
Voice acting allowed Kelly to use her voice to bring animated characters to life. She loved knowing that kids around the world would hear her character and feel inspired.
Inspiring Others
Kelly is proud of her background and often talks about the importance of being yourself. She encourages kids to be confident and kind, even when things feel hard.
She believes everyone deserves to see heroes who look like them. Through her work, Kelly helps make movies more welcoming and exciting for everyone.
Legacy and Impact
Kelly Marie Tran is still building her career, but she has already made a big difference. She has helped open doors for more diverse characters in movies.
Her story shows that believing in yourself and following your dreams can lead to amazing adventures.
🎉 Fun Facts
Kelly Marie Tran was the first Asian American woman to play a major character in a Star Wars movie.
She loves animated movies and was excited to become a Disney princess voice.
Kelly started her career by acting in funny online videos.
She enjoys writing and storytelling as much as acting.