Tanya van Graan (born 13 December 1983) is a South African actress, singer and model. She is known for her roles in Zulu and Starship Troopers 3: Marauder, and for being FHM's Sexiest Woman at the 2007 FHM 100 Sexiest Women in the World bash held in Johannesburg.[1][2]
Tanya van Graan | |
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Born | Cape Town, South Africa | 13 December 1983
Occupations |
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Years active | 2003–present |
Spouse |
Kasper Kristofferson
(m. 2014) |
Career
editIn addition to appearances in South African productions, she appeared in the science fiction film Starship Troopers 3: Marauder, by Edward Neumeier, as Sergeant A. Sunday, alongside Jolene Blalock and Casper Van Dien.
In 2010, she starred in the horror comedy Lost Boys: The Thirst as Lily, alongside Tanit Phoenix and Corey Feldman. In the same year she played the role of Holly in the action movie Death Race 2 and worked again with Tanit Phoenix in front of the camera as well as its sequel, Death Race 3: Inferno, released in 2013. In the movie, Graan played the character Amber and stood as before, in addition to Luke Goss, Danny Trejo and Ving Rhames before the camera. All three films of the Death Race series were released as Direct-to-DVD.
In 2013, Van Graan starred as Tara in the thriller movie Zulu of Jérôme Salle, alongside Orlando Bloom and Forest Whitaker.
Personal life
editIn 2014, Van Graan married Kasper Kristofferson at La Residence in Franschhoek.[3]
Filmography
editFilm
editYear | Title | Role | Notes |
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2004 | Kofifi | Karen | |
2008 | Starship Troopers 3: Marauder | Sergeant A. Sunday | |
2010 | Mad Cow (2010 film) | Charlize | |
2010 | Lost Boys: The Thirst | Lily | |
2010 | Death Race 2 | Holly | |
2013 | Death Race 3: Inferno | Amber | |
2013 | Zulu | Tara | |
2013 | Jimmy in Pien | Judge #2 | |
2014 | SEAL Team 8: Behind Enemy Lines | Female Tech / Collins | |
2014 | Die Spook van Uniondale | Marie | |
2016 | Geraubte Wahrheit | Melissa | |
2017 | 24 Hours to Live | Jasmine Morrow | |
2018 | Tremors: A Cold Day in Hell | Dr. Rita Sims | |
2020 | The Empty Man | Allison Lasombra | |
2021 | Escape Room: Tournament of Champions | Sonya | Extended cut version |
2022 | Redeeming Love | Sally |
Television
editYear | Title | Role | Notes |
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2004 | Snitch | Talen Aimes | Guest Season 1 Episode 1 |
2008 | Strictly Come Dancing | Herself | Reality Show |
2008 | Malan en Kie | Chantelle | |
2017 | Dating Game Killer | Shauna Bradshaw | TV film |
2020 | Raised by Wolves | Lempo | (1) Season 1 Episode 3: "Virtual Faith" (2) Season 1 Episode 4: "Nature's Course" (3) Season 1 Episode 5: "Infected Memory" (4) Season 1 Episode 6: "Lost Paradise" |
2020 | Professionals | Romy Brandt | 10 episodes |
References
edit- ^ "Q&A: Tanya van Graan". news24. 24 May 2007. Retrieved 20 November 2016.
- ^ Petzer, Brett (11 November 2013). "Top Ten South African actors about to make it big". The South African. Retrieved 14 January 2023.
- ^ "Tanya & Kasper's La Residence Wedding". Wedding Friends. May 2014. Retrieved 20 November 2016.