Tanya van Graan is a professional actress and model from South Africa. She was born on December 13, 1983, in Cape Town. While her early life and education took place in South Africa, the trajectory of her acting career has extended internationally, with roles in both local and global productions.
Van Graan has appeared in a wide range of film genres, including action, science fiction, horror, and comedy. One of her notable early appearances was in the science fiction film Starship Troopers 3: Marauder, released in 2008. She portrayed Sgt. A. Sunday in the film, which was a direct-to-DVD sequel in the popular franchise.
In 2010, she played Lily in the horror-comedy Lost Boys: The Thirst, acting alongside Corey Feldman and South African actress Tanit Phoenix. That same year, van Graan appeared as Holly in the action film Death Race 2. She reprised her involvement in the series with the 2012 follow-up, Death Race: Inferno, taking on the role of Amber. Both films were direct-to-video releases and form part of the rebooted Death Race franchise.
Van Graan continued to expand her filmography with a supporting role in the 2013 crime thriller Zulu, directed by Jérôme Salle. She played the character Tara, sharing the screen with internationally acclaimed actors Orlando Bloom and Forest Whitaker. The film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival and was seen as a significant step in her international exposure.
Her versatility as an actress is evident in her participation across several genres, including comedy, drama, horror, and action. In 2004, she appeared in the South African short series Koffie and made a guest appearance in an episode of the crime drama series Snitch.
In addition to acting, Tanya van Graan is active in modeling. Her experience includes various commercial photo shoots, and she has been featured in swimsuit and lifestyle campaigns. Her modeling work has helped grow her public profile, particularly through social media platforms like Facebook, where she engages with a substantial follower base interested in her professional and personal updates.
While van Graan maintains a public presence, she keeps many aspects of her personal life private. There is no verified information regarding her current relationship status, and she has not publicly disclosed plans related to marriage. She continues to focus on her career, balancing her work in film with modeling opportunities.
| Birth Date: | 13 Dec, 1983 |
| Age: | 36 yrs |
| Occupations: | Actor Film actor Model |
| Citizenship: | South Africa |
| Birth Place: | Mbombela |
| Gender: | Female |
| Description: | South African actress |
| Twitter Id: | Tanya_van_Graan |
| Net Worth 2021: | 600 thousand |
