Draft:Jenn Tran

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Jenn Tran
Born
Jennifer Tran

(1997-11-24) November 24, 1997 (age 26)
EducationUniversity of Wisconsin–Madison (BS)
Barry University (MS)
Occupation(s)Physician assistant
Television personality

Jennifer Tran[1] (born November 24, 1997)[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]

Early life and education[edit]

Tran was born in Hillsdale, New Jersey, to Vietnamese immigrants.[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.[1][8] She graduated with a bachelor of science degree in molecular biology in 2020.[9]

Career[edit]

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 degree in clinical medical science.[10]

Reality television[edit]

The Bachelor[edit]

In September 2023, Tran was revealed to be a contestant on season 28 of The Bachelor, starring teaching tennis pro Joey Graziadei.[11] She finished in fifth place, with Graziadei sending her home at the last rose ceremony before hometowns.[12]

The Bachelorette[edit]

Tran was announced as The Bachelorette on March 25, 2024, during the After the Final Rose special.[3]

Filmography[edit]

Year Title Role Notes
2024 The Bachelor Herself Contestant; season 28; fifth place
The Bachelorette Lead; season 21

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "Jennifer Tran". LinkedIn. Retrieved May 16, 2024.[self-published]
  2. ^ Rooten, Melanie (February 6, 2024). "How old is Jenn Tran from 'The Bachelor' season 28?". We Got This Covered. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
  3. ^ a b Cohen, Jess (March 25, 2024). "Jenn Tran Named Star of The Bachelorette Season 21". E! News. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ "Pascack Valley High School student wins local scholarship". North Jersey Media Group. July 28, 2016. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
  7. ^ Ralph, Claudia (May 10, 2016). "Young talent, senior leadership changes tempo for girls basketball". The Valley Echo News. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ 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.
  10. ^ "'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.
  11. ^ Bonner, Mehera. "Meet Joey Graziadei's 32 Potential 'Bachelor' Contestants". Cosmopolitan. Retrieved September 18, 2023.
  12. ^ Baldwin, Kristen (February 26, 2024). "The Bachelor recap: Stop, chop, and roll". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved February 27, 2024.

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Preceded by The Bachelorette
Season 21
Succeeded by
Incumbent