Thuy Trang

Biography

Thuy Trang was a Vietnamese-American actress best known for her role as Trini Kwan, the first Yellow Ranger in the original cast of the television series Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. Born on December 14, 1973, in Saigon, South Vietnam, she fled to the United States with her family after the fall of Saigon in 1975. Initially studying civil engineering at the University of California, Irvine, she shifted her focus to acting after being discovered by a talent scout. Trang joined Mighty Morphin Power Rangers in 1993, appearing in 80 episodes before leaving midway through the second season due to contractual disputes. After her time on the show, she had roles in films such as Spy Hard and The Crow: City of Angels. Tragically, Trang died in a car accident on September 3, 2001, at the age of 27. She is remembered for her contributions to television and as a trailblazer for Asian representation in media.