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Kayli Tran is an American actor who's making waves with her major breakout role in the critically acclaimed A24/HBO show The Sympathizer (2024). Helmed by visionary director Park Chan-wook and acting opposite Academy Award winner Robert Downey Jr., Kayli delivered a mesmerizing performance as a secret communist spy showcasing her depth and range as an actress. Through her portrayal, she skillfully navigated the complexities of identity, loyalty, and betrayal leaving viewers spellbound by her raw emotions and authenticity.

With a natural talent for immersing herself into diverse roles, Kayli is also the starring lead in the award winning SnapchatTV original series Dead of Night (2019), executive produced by Timur Bekmambetov of Bazelevs Entertainment. With over 16 million viewers, her remarkable performance in the two-season series earned her a spot on the 2020 Emmy Awards Nomination ballot for "Outstanding Actress In A Short Form Comedy Or Drama Series," competing against major actresses such as Sophie Turner and Anna Kendrick.

An exceptionally talented actress whose versatile performances have captivated audiences worldwide, Kayli can also be seen on screen working alongside industry heavy hitters including Jake Gyllenhaal in Michael Bay's major blockbuster Ambulance (2022), Henry Winkler and Brooke Shields in the 1970's roller disco film California Skate, Neal McDonough in the sci-fi thriller Monsters of Man (2020), Issa Rae in the comedy series BSU: Black Student Union (2017), and Ryan Phillippe in USA Network's hit show Shooter (2016). Kayli has even expanded her talents into the world of voiceover and motion capture for video games including Activision's "Call of Duty" and Sony's "The Last of Us".

With a passion for storytelling and dedication to her craft, Kayli Tran is a force to be reckoned with as she continues to push boundaries and redefine the landscape of Hollywood cinema.

Grew up in Nashville and Atlanta. Currently resides in Los Angeles, CA.

Actresses she would love to work with: <a class="ipc-md-link ipc-md-link--entity" href="/name/nm5896355/?ref_=nmtrv_trv">Anya Taylor-Joy</a>, <a class="ipc-md-link ipc-md-link--entity" href="/name/nm1297015/?ref_=nmtrv_trv">Emma Stone</a>, <a class="ipc-md-link ipc-md-link--entity" href="/name/nm3053338/?ref_=nmtrv_trv">Margot Robbie</a>, <a class="ipc-md-link ipc-md-link--entity" href="/name/nm3918035/?ref_=nmtrv_trv">Zendaya</a>, <a class="ipc-md-link ipc-md-link--entity" href="/name/nm0000706/?ref_=nmtrv_trv">Michelle Yeoh</a> and <a class="ipc-md-link ipc-md-link--entity" href="/name/nm0205626/?ref_=nmtrv_trv">Viola Davis</a>.

Fans are dubbing her as &quot;Asian <a class="ipc-md-link ipc-md-link--entity" href="/name/nm0461136/?ref_=nmtrv_trv">Keira Knightley</a>&quot; because she bears similar facial features.

Recently released her debut single on Spotify titled &quot;Free To Be.&quot; This track draws inspiration from her work on HBO <a class="ipc-md-link ipc-md-link--entity" href="/title/tt14404618/?ref_=nmtrv_trv">The Sympathizer (2024)</a> and reflects her personal journey as an actor and artist.

Has mentioned in interviews that volleyball was her first love. She said she would have loved to pursue it professionally if she was a bit taller.

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