The life of a Hollywood beauty who was once an orphan in Can Tho.
Vietnamese-American actress Lana Condor has achieved success in Hollywood films. She always looks towards her homeland and has repeatedly expressed her love for Vietnam.
In early 2025, Variety rated "Valiant One" as one of the most impressive action-thriller films. In particular, the performance of lead actress Lana Condor was praised as impressive and emotionally rich.
At the 2025 Academy Awards, Lana made a striking appearance, receiving praise from magazines such as Vogue and Vanity Fair for her impressive look.
The actress, of Vietnamese descent, has made a significant mark in the European and American entertainment industries. After two decades of living and working in the US, she has achieved many accomplishments and harbors a desire to engage in community activities in Vietnam.
Lana Condor shared that she wants to try to help support the education of many underprivileged girls in Vietnam, and even plans to adopt a Vietnamese girl.
Lana Condor was born in 1997 in Can Tho, Vietnam, her birth name being Tran Dong Lan. She was adopted by an American family and moved to Chicago, Illinois.
In an interview with Who What Wear, Lana once said: "I am 100% Asian, and I am also 100% American. That's something I always try to make people understand."
Lana hopes her appearance on screen will have a positive impact, drawing more public attention to Asian-American artists working in Hollywood.
From a young age, Lana's parents invested in her artistic education at prestigious schools such as Joffrey Ballet High School, Alvin Ailey Performing Arts, the New York Film Academy, and the California School of Dramatic Arts. Lana also attended Loyola Marymount University.
In 2016, Lana Condor made her acting debut in the blockbuster "X-Men: Apocalypse." She played the supporting role of Jubilee in the $250 million film. Although she only appeared for about 10 minutes, Lana expressed her honor at being part of such a big film alongside a star-studded cast including James McAvoy, Jennifer Lawrence, and Michael Fassbender.
In late 2016, Lana was offered a role in the sequel to the mutant blockbuster "X-Men: Dark Phoenix," but she declined due to scheduling conflicts with the series "To All the Boys I've Loved Before." By starring in all three successful "To All the Boys I've Loved Before" films, Lana skyrocketed to stardom.
In 2019, Lana Condor played the role of the cold-blooded assassin Sayra Kuroki in the television series "Deadly Class," based on the manga of the same name by Rick Remender.
She was praised for her versatile acting, having invested time in learning martial arts and acting.
Lana has appeared in numerous films such as "Patriot's Day" and "Alita: Battle Angel." In 2020, the Hollywood Critics Association (HCA) honored Lana Condor with the Hollywood Next Generation Award.
Regarding her personal life, Lana dated American director Anthony De Le Torre for about six years before they got engaged in January 2022.
Lana's engagement ring was custom-made by her husband from a jewelry brand owned by a woman of Vietnamese descent.
In mid-November 2022, Lana returned to Vietnam with friends. She shared a series of photos exploring Hanoi on a vintage Vespa, and learning about and participating in wildlife conservation activities at the Van Long Wetland Nature Reserve (Ninh Binh).
