Tanya van Graan
| Tanya van Graan | |
|---|---|
| Born |
13 December 1983 Cape Town, South Africa |
| Occupation |
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| Years active | 2003–present |
| Spouse(s) | Kasper Kristofferson (m. 2014) |
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]
Career
In addition to appearances in South African productions, she appeared in the science fiction film Starship Troopers 3: Marauder, by Edward Neumeier, as Sgt. 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: 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, Tara van Graan starred in the role of Tara the thriller movie Zulu of Jérôme Salle, alongside Orlando Bloom and Forest Whitaker.
Personal life
In 2014, Tanya van Graan is married to Kasper Kristofferson at La Residence in Franschhoek.[2]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Kofifi | Karen | |
| 2008 | Starship Troopers 3: Marauder | Sgt. A. Sunday | |
| 2010 | Mad Cow | Charlize | |
| 2010 | Lost Boys: The Thirst | Lily | |
| 2010 | Death Race 2 | Holly | |
| 2013 | Death Race 3: Inferno | Amber | |
| 2013 | Zulu | Tara | |
| 2013 | Jimmy in Pienk | Judge #2 | |
| 2014 | SEAL Team 8: Behind Enemy Lines | Female Tech / Collins | |
| 2014 | Die Spook van Uniondale | Marie | |
| 2016 | Geraubte Wahrheit | Melissa | |
| The Empty Man | Allison Lasombra | Filming | |
| 24 Hours to Live | Jasmine Morrow | Post-Production |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Snitch | Talen Aimes | Guest 1 episode |
| 2008 | Strictly Come Dancing | Herself | Reality Show |
| 2008 | Malan en Kie | Chantelle |
References
- ↑ "Q&A: Tanya van Graan". news24. 24 May 2007. Retrieved 20 November 2016.
- ↑ "Tanya & Kasper's La Residence Wedding". Wedding Friends. May 2014. Retrieved 20 November 2016.