Jenn Tran is set to make history as the first Asian American lead in “The Bachelor” franchise. The 26-year-old aspiring physician assistant is excited to share her bicultural upbringing on the hit reality dating show. While Tran’s season has already received criticism for the lack of Asian suitors, she remains positive about the opportunity to showcase her Vietnamese heritage.
Tran has already faced racist comments on social media but remains determined to stay true to herself. Her star turn has piqued the interest of Asian Americans who don’t typically watch “Bachelor” programming. With invites to watch parties, the community is eager to see how Tran navigates interracial dating and culture clashes, especially with her blunt Vietnamese mother involved in the meet-and-greets.
Despite the franchise’s historical lack of diversity, Tran is hopeful to inspire other women to stand up for themselves and advocate for their worth. While the series has acknowledged its shortcomings in the past, Tran’s casting marks a significant step forward for representation. Although she won’t confirm if she found love on the show, Tran is happy with how things ended and hopes to inspire viewers with her journey of self-discovery.
Asian American production company Wong Fu Productions and co-founder Philip Wang are excited to see Tran’s journey unfold and hope the show avoids perpetuating stereotypes. As one of the few non-white leads in the franchise, Tran hopes to change the narrative and show that it’s okay for women to have a voice and stand up for themselves.
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