Jennifer Tran (born November 24, 1997)[1][2] is an American television personality who appeared on season 28 of The Bachelor, and starred in season 21 of The Bachelorette.[3] She is the first Asian-American in the lead role in the history of the Bachelor franchise.[4]
Jenn Tran | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 24, 1997 Hillsdale, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Education | University of Wisconsin–Madison (BS) Barry University (MS) |
| Occupation(s) | Physician assistant Television personality |
Early life and education
Tran was born and raised in Hillsdale, New Jersey, to Vietnamese immigrants.[1][5] She has an older brother, James.[4] She graduated from Pascack Valley High School in 2016, where she played basketball and lacrosse.[6][7]
Tran attended the University of Pittsburgh for two years, before transferring to the University of Wisconsin–Madison, where she was a member of the Alpha Phi sorority.[8][9] She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in molecular biology in 2020.[10]
Career
Prior to appearing on The Bachelor, Tran was a graduate student at Barry University in Miami in the physician assistant program. She is scheduled to graduate in 2024 with a Master of Science in clinical medical science.[11]
Reality television
The Bachelor
In September 2023, Tran was revealed to be a contestant on season 28 of The Bachelor, starring teaching tennis pro Joey Graziadei.[12] She finished in fifth place, with Graziadei sending her home at the last rose ceremony before hometowns.[13]
The Bachelorette
Tran was announced as The Bachelorette on March 25, 2024, during the After the Final Rose special.[3]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | The Bachelor | Herself | Contestant; season 28; fifth place |
| The Bachelorette | Lead; season 21 |
References
- ^ a b "Jenn Tran". ABC. Retrieved June 3, 2024.
- ^ Rooten, Melanie (February 6, 2024). "How old is Jenn Tran from 'The Bachelor' season 28?". We Got This Covered. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
- ^ a b Cohen, Jess (March 25, 2024). "Jenn Tran Named Star of The Bachelorette Season 21". E! News. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
- ^ a b Gawley, Paige (March 26, 2024). "Who Is Jenn Tran? Everything to Know About 'The Bachelorette's First Asian American Lead". Entertainment Tonight. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
- ^ Rooten, Melanie (February 5, 2024). "Where is 'The Bachelor' star Jenn Tran from and where does she currently reside?". We Got This Covered. Retrieved February 7, 2024.
- ^ "Pascack Valley High School student wins local scholarship". North Jersey Media Group. July 28, 2016. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
- ^ Ralph, Claudia (May 10, 2016). "Young talent, senior leadership changes tempo for girls basketball". The Valley Echo News. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
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LinkedInwas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ Rooten, Melanie (February 6, 2024). "Where did 'The Bachelor' star Jenn Tran go to college and was she in a sorority?". We Got This Covered. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
- ^ Kirby, Hannah (March 27, 2024). "Before Jenn Tran was The Bachelorette's first Asian American lead, she was a Wisconsin Badger". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
- ^ "'The Bachelor's' Jenn Reveals How She Did the Show While in Physician Assistant Graduate Program". Bachelor Nation. February 5, 2024. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
- ^ Bonner, Mehera. "Meet Joey Graziadei's 32 Potential 'Bachelor' Contestants". Cosmopolitan. Retrieved September 18, 2023.
- ^ Baldwin, Kristen (February 26, 2024). "The Bachelor recap: Stop, chop, and roll". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved February 27, 2024.