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'''Tiana Le''' is an American actress, best known for her appearances on ''[[Insecure (TV series)|Insecure]]'' and ''[[No Good Nick]]''. She |
'''Tiana Le''' is an American actress, best known for her appearances on ''[[Insecure (TV series)|Insecure]]'' and ''[[No Good Nick]]''. She starred in the [[Disney+]] original series, ''[[Big Shot (TV series)|Big Shot]]''. |
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==Early life and education== |
==Early life and education== |
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Le is half African-American and half Vietnamese.<ref name=MAM06092021>{{cite web |last= Mieko Cohen |first=Stephanie |title=Interview: Actor Tiana Le from Disney+'s Big Shot |url=https://mixedasianmedia.com/interview-tiana-le |date=June 9, 2021 |magazine=Mixed Asian Media |access-date=October 24, 2021}}</ref> She and her brother, TaeVeon, were raised by a single mother, An Le.<ref name=LAT08192017>{{cite web |last=Sondheimer |first=Eric |title=Corona del Mar tight end TaeVeon Le is built to make defensive backs nervous |url=https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/varsity-times/la-sp-tight-end-tae-le-20170819-story.html |date=August 19, 2017 |work=[[Los Angeles Times]] |location=United States |access-date=October 24, 2021}}</ref> The siblings are second-generation Americans, as An relocated from [[Vietnam]] in 1975 as an infant during the [[Vietnam War]]. Le described herself as a "natural performer" growing up.<ref name=MAM06092021/> Le attended [[Corona del Mar High School]] in [[Newport Beach, California]], where she participated in the musical theater program as it combined her acting and musical talents.<ref name=LAT08192017/><ref name=YE05122021>{{cite web |last=Gonzalez |first=Capella |title=Tiana Le talks about what it's like to stand up for what you believe in |url=https://youngentertainmentmag.com/tiana-le/ |date=May 12, 2021 |magazine=Young Entertainment |access-date=October 24, 2021}}</ref> In 2021, Le started college at the [[University of Southern California]] where she planned to study acting and film making.<ref name=MAM06092021/> |
Le is half African-American and half Vietnamese.<ref name=MAM06092021>{{cite web |last= Mieko Cohen |first=Stephanie |title=Interview: Actor Tiana Le from Disney+'s Big Shot |url=https://mixedasianmedia.com/interview-tiana-le |date=June 9, 2021 |magazine=Mixed Asian Media |access-date=October 24, 2021}}</ref> She and her brother, TaeVeon, were raised by a single mother, An Le.<ref name=LAT08192017>{{cite web |last=Sondheimer |first=Eric |title=Corona del Mar tight end TaeVeon Le is built to make defensive backs nervous |url=https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/varsity-times/la-sp-tight-end-tae-le-20170819-story.html |date=August 19, 2017 |work=[[Los Angeles Times]] |location=United States |access-date=October 24, 2021}}</ref> The siblings are second-generation Americans, as An relocated from [[Vietnam]] in 1975 as an infant during the [[Vietnam War]]. Le described herself as a "natural performer" growing up.<ref name=MAM06092021/> Le attended [[Corona del Mar High School]] in [[Newport Beach, California]], where she participated in the musical theater program as it combined her acting and musical talents.<ref name=LAT08192017/><ref name=YE05122021>{{cite web |last=Gonzalez |first=Capella |title=Tiana Le talks about what it's like to stand up for what you believe in |url=https://youngentertainmentmag.com/tiana-le/ |date=May 12, 2021 |magazine=Young Entertainment |access-date=October 24, 2021}}</ref> In 2021, Le started college at the [[University of Southern California]] where she planned to study acting and film making.<ref name=MAM06092021/> |
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Le is a member of [[Zeta Phi Beta]] sorority. |
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| 2019 || ''[[No Good Nick]]'' || Xuan || {{Show|1=Recurring role |2=Episode: "The Fool's Errand" <br> Episode: "The Mystery Shopper" <br> Episode: "The Italian Job" <br> Episode: The Trojan Horse <br> Episode: "The Big Mitt" <br> Episode: "The Charity Mugger" <br> Episode: "The Jam Auction" <br> Episode: "The Badger Game" <br> Episode: "The Money-Box Scheme" <br> Episode: "The Catfish" <br> Episode: "The Block Out" }} |
| 2019 || ''[[No Good Nick]]'' || Xuan || {{Show|1=Recurring role |2=Episode: "The Fool's Errand" <br> Episode: "The Mystery Shopper" <br> Episode: "The Italian Job" <br> Episode: The Trojan Horse <br> Episode: "The Big Mitt" <br> Episode: "The Charity Mugger" <br> Episode: "The Jam Auction" <br> Episode: "The Badger Game" <br> Episode: "The Money-Box Scheme" <br> Episode: "The Catfish" <br> Episode: "The Block Out" }} |
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| 2021 || ''[[Big Shot (TV series)|Big Shot]]'' || Destiny Winters || Series regular |
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Tiana Le is an American actress, best known for her appearances on Insecure and No Good Nick. She starred in the Disney+ original series, Big Shot.
Early life and education
[edit]Le is half African-American and half Vietnamese.[1] She and her brother, TaeVeon, were raised by a single mother, An Le.[2] The siblings are second-generation Americans, as An relocated from Vietnam in 1975 as an infant during the Vietnam War. Le described herself as a "natural performer" growing up.[1] Le attended Corona del Mar High School in Newport Beach, California, where she participated in the musical theater program as it combined her acting and musical talents.[2][3] In 2021, Le started college at the University of Southern California where she planned to study acting and film making.[1]
Le is a member of Zeta Phi Beta sorority.
Career
[edit]Le booked her first major television role in 8th grade with her recurring role on Issa Rae's Insecure, on HBO.[4] Le credited Rae with helping her understand that she had to create opportunities for herself.[1] Le next appeared in Amazon Prime Video's Just Add Magic.[5] In 2017, Le originated the role of Trina Robinson on the ABC soap opera, General Hospital.[6] Le appeared in three episodes between 2017 and 2018.[7] In 2019, Le booked a recurring role on the Netflix comedic drama, No Good Nick.[8] In 2021, Le joined the cast of Big Shots as Destiny, in her first series regular role, opposite John Stamos and Yvette Nicole Brown. Le admitted that it was the kind of role she had been working her entire life for.[9] She also hoped her presence onscreen would serve as representation for people of Afro-Asian heritage.[4]
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2016 | Insecure | Dayniece | Recurring role Episode: "Insecure as Fuck" Episode: "Racist as Fuck" Episode: "Thirsty as Fuck" Episode: "Shady as Fuck" Episode: "Real as Fuck" |
| Just Add Magic | Young Ida Perez | Recurring role Episode: "Just Add Mama P" Episode: "Just Add Do-Overs" Episode: "Just Add Pluots, Part 2" Episode: "Just Add 1965" | |
| 2017 | The Fosters | Girl #1 | Episode: "The Long Haul" |
| General Hospital | Trina Robinson (#1) | Recurring role | |
| 2019 | No Good Nick | Xuan | Recurring role Episode: "The Fool's Errand" Episode: "The Mystery Shopper" Episode: "The Italian Job" Episode: The Trojan Horse Episode: "The Big Mitt" Episode: "The Charity Mugger" Episode: "The Jam Auction" Episode: "The Badger Game" Episode: "The Money-Box Scheme" Episode: "The Catfish" Episode: "The Block Out" |
| 2021-2022 | Big Shot | Destiny Winters | Series regular |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d Mieko Cohen, Stephanie (June 9, 2021). "Interview: Actor Tiana Le from Disney+'s Big Shot". Mixed Asian Media. Retrieved October 24, 2021.
- ^ a b Sondheimer, Eric (August 19, 2017). "Corona del Mar tight end TaeVeon Le is built to make defensive backs nervous". Los Angeles Times. United States. Retrieved October 24, 2021.
- ^ Gonzalez, Capella (May 12, 2021). "Tiana Le talks about what it's like to stand up for what you believe in". Young Entertainment. Retrieved October 24, 2021.
- ^ a b Dodson, P. Claire (June 22, 2021). ""Big Shot" Star Tiana Le on Destiny, Strength, and John Stamos' Improv". Teen Vogue. Condé Nast. Retrieved October 24, 2021.
- ^ Soto, Sophia (June 18, 2021). "NOC Interview: Tiana Le on Disney+'s 'Big Shot'". The Nerds Color. Retrieved October 24, 2021.
- ^ "General Hospital Dayplayers Cast for March Episodes Comings & Goings". Soaps.com. United States: SHE Media. April 12, 2018. Retrieved August 28, 2021.
- ^ Cushman, Dustin (March 15, 2019). "General Hospital Winter Casting Calls, Auditions & Dayplayer Roles". Soaps.com. United States: SHE Media. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
- ^ Fanelli, Jenna (April 27, 2021). "Tiana Le Talks 'Big Shot,' 'Insecure,' and Auditioning for Disney+". Backstage. Backstage, LLC. Retrieved October 24, 2021.
- ^ Roth, Jaclyn (May 19, 2021). "Exclusive: 'Big Shot' Star Tiana Le Admits Starring In New Disney+ Series 'Is Definitely A Dream,' Wants Young Girls To Feel 'Empowered'". Morning Honey. Empire Media Group. Retrieved October 24, 2021.