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Jen Tran, a contestant on Joey Graziadei's season of The Bachelor, has been chosen to star in season 21 of The Bachelorette.
Franchise host Jesse Palmer revealed the news during Monday night's “The Bachelor” season 28 finale, along with former “The Bachelorette” star Charity Lawson. Tran will make history on the Bachelor series as the first Asian American Bachelorette.
Palmer brought Tran out during Grazia Dei's season finale “After the Final Rose” ceremony.
“I'm looking for someone with a really big personality,” Tran said. “I’m all about having fun and telling cheeky jokes.”
Of becoming the first Asian-American Bachelorette, Tran said, “It's honestly incredible and I'm so grateful and honored to be the first Asian-American Bachelorette on this series.” Ta. Growing up, I always wanted to see Asian representation on TV. I feel like there really weren't that many. Whenever Asians appeared in the media, they were meant to play supporting roles and fulfill some kind of stereotype. I always felt trapped in it. I don't see myself as the main character. ”
In an official press release, ABC described Tran as “a kind and caring woman who has dedicated her life to helping others and is currently studying to become a physician assistant.” The bilingual Vietnamese beauty is currently living in Miami and she is ready to find love with a man as reliable and thoughtful as she is. When she's not studying, Tran loves reading, paddleboarding, and traveling whenever she gets the chance. ”
“The Bachelorette” is produced by Next Entertainment and Warner Bros. Unscripted Television in association with Warner Horizon. Bennett Grebner, Claire Freeland, Jason Ehrlich, Tim Warner, and Peter Gast will serve as executive producers.
The premiere date for season 21 of “The Bachelorette” has not been set, but it is expected to air on ABC and Hulu this summer.