Tanya van Graan | |
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Born | Cape Town, South Africa | 13 December 1983
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Years active | 2003–present |
Spouse | 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] [2]
In addition to appearances in South African productions, she appeared in the science fiction film Starship Troopers 3: Marauder , by Edward Neumeier, as Sergeant 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 3: Inferno , released in 2013. In the movie, van 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, Van Graan starred as Tara in the thriller movie Zulu of Jérôme Salle, alongside Orlando Bloom and Forest Whitaker.
In 2014, Van Graan married Kasper Kristofferson at La Residence in Franschhoek. [3]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2004 | Kofifi | Karen | |
2008 | Starship Troopers 3: Marauder | Sergeant A. Sunday | |
2010 | Mad Cow (2010 film) | Charlize | |
2010 | Lost Boys: The Thirst | Lily | |
2010 | Death Race 2 | Holly | |
2013 | Death Race 3: Inferno | Amber | |
2013 | Zulu | Tara | |
2013 | Jimmy in Pien | Judge #2 | |
2014 | SEAL Team 8: Behind Enemy Lines | Female Tech / Collins | |
2014 | Die Spook van Uniondale | Marie | |
2016 | Geraubte Wahrheit | Melissa | |
2017 | 24 Hours to Live | Jasmine Morrow | |
2018 | Tremors: A Cold Day in Hell | Dr. Rita Sims | |
2020 | The Empty Man | Allison Lasombra | |
2021 | Escape Room: Tournament of Champions | Sonya | Extended cut version |
2022 | Redeeming Love | Sally |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2004 | Snitch | Talen Aimes | Guest Season 1 Episode 1 |
2008 | Strictly Come Dancing | Herself | Reality Show |
2008 | Malan en Kie | Chantelle | |
2017 | Dating Game Killer | Shauna Bradshaw | TV film |
2020 | Raised by Wolves | Lempo | (1) Season 1 Episode 3: "Virtual Faith" (2) Season 1 Episode 4: "Nature's Course" (3) Season 1 Episode 5: "Infected Memory" (4) Season 1 Episode 6: "Lost Paradise" |
2020 | Professionals | Romy Brandt | 10 episodes |
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