Jenn Tran Explained

Jenn Tran
Birth Name:Jennifer Tran[1]
Birth Date:1997 11, mf=yes
Birth Place:Hillsdale, New Jersey, U.S.[2]
Years Active:2015–present

Jennifer Tran (born November 24, 1997)[2] [3] is a Vietnamese American television personality who appeared on season 28 of The Bachelor, and starred in season 21 of The Bachelorette.[4] She is the first Asian-American in the lead role in the history of the Bachelor franchise.[5]

Early life and education

Tran was born and raised in Hillsdale, New Jersey, to Vietnamese immigrants.[2] [6] She is Buddhist, and has an older brother, James.[5] [7] She graduated from Pascack Valley High School in 2016, where she played basketball and lacrosse.[8] [9]

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.[1] [10] She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in molecular biology in 2020.[11] 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 2025 with a Master of Science in Clinical Medical Science.[12] [13]

Career

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.[14] She finished in fifth place, with Graziadei sending her home at the last rose ceremony before hometowns.[15]

The Bachelorette

Tran was announced as The Bachelorette on March 25, 2024, during the After the Final Rose special.[4] On May 16, 2024, she became engaged to Devin Strader, but he broke off the engagement via telephone in August 2024.[16]

Dancing with the Stars

On September 4, 2024, Tran was announced as a contestant on season 33 of Dancing with the Stars, partnering with Sasha Farber.[17] It was a last minute casting.[18] Despite receiving her first 10 and winning a dance off, she was eliminated and finished in seventh place.[19]

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2024The BachelorHerselfContestant; season 28; fifth place
The BacheloretteLead; season 21
Dancing with the Stars Contestant; season 33; seventh place

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jennifer Tran. LinkedIn. May 16, 2024.
  2. Web site: Jenn Tran. June 3, 2024. ABC.
  3. Web site: How old is Jenn Tran from 'The Bachelor' season 28?. February 6, 2024. May 16, 2024. Rooten. Melanie. We Got This Covered.
  4. Web site: Jenn Tran Named Star of The Bachelorette Season 21. March 25, 2024. March 26, 2024. Cohen. Jess. E! News.
  5. Web site: Who Is Jenn Tran? Everything to Know About 'The Bachelorette's First Asian American Lead. March 26, 2024. May 16, 2024. Gawley. Paige. Entertainment Tonight.
  6. Web site: Where is 'The Bachelor' star Jenn Tran from and where does she currently reside?. February 5, 2024. February 7, 2024. Rooten. Melanie. We Got This Covered.
  7. Web site: The Buddhist moment on 'The Bachelorette' — and why it matters. August 6, 2024. August 7, 2024. Dallas. Kelsey. Deseret News.
  8. Web site: Pascack Valley High School student wins local scholarship. July 28, 2016. May 16, 2024. North Jersey Media Group.
  9. Web site: Young talent, senior leadership changes tempo for girls basketball. May 10, 2016. May 16, 2024. Ralph. Claudia. The Valley Echo News.
  10. Web site: Where did 'The Bachelor' star Jenn Tran go to college and was she in a sorority?. February 6, 2024. May 16, 2024. Rooten. Melanie. We Got This Covered.
  11. Web site: Before Jenn Tran was The Bachelorette's first Asian American lead, she was a Wisconsin Badger. March 27, 2024. May 16, 2024. Kirby. Hannah. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
  12. Web site: 'The Bachelor's' Jenn Reveals How She Did the Show While in Physician Assistant Graduate Program. February 5, 2024. May 16, 2024. Bachelor Nation.
  13. Web site: 'The Bachelorette' Jenn Tran Tells All on PA School and Her Career Journey. August 9, 2024. September 7, 2024. Booth. Gillian. MedPage Today.
  14. Web site: Meet Joey Graziadei's 32 Potential 'Bachelor' Contestants. September 18, 2023. Bonner. Mehera. Cosmopolitan.
  15. The Bachelor recap: Stop, chop, and roll. February 26, 2024. February 27, 2024. Baldwin. Kristen. Entertainment Weekly.
  16. Web site: Bachelorette Jenn Cries During Live Finale After Revealing Devin Ended Their Engagement. September 3, 2024. September 4, 2024. Hearon. Sarah. Us Weekly.
  17. Web site: Jenn Tran speaks out on shocking 'Bachelorette' finale, next chapter on 'DWTS'. September 4, 2024. September 4, 2024. Good Morning America.
  18. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=w9PFzabkaig Jenn Tran Gets Candid On SHOCKING 'DWTS' Elimination
  19. https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/dancing-with-the-stars-jenn-tran-eliminated-halloween-1236194341/ ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Halloween Night Results in First 10s of the Season — and a Shocking Elimination

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