Lana Condor
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Lana Therese Condor (born Trần Đồng Lan; May 11, 1997)[1][2][3] is an American actress and YouTuber. She made her acting debut starring as Jubilee in the superhero film X-Men: Apocalypse (2016), and gained international recognition for portraying Lara Jean Covey in the romantic comedy To All the Boys film series (2018–2021). She has also portrayed Saya Kuroki in the television series Deadly Class and Koyomi in the film Alita: Battle Angel (both 2019), and voiced the titular character in the animated teen comedy film Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken (2023).
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Early life
[edit]Born in Vietnam,[4] Condor lived her first months in an orphanage in Cần Thơ under the name Trần Đồng Lan. On October 6, 1997, she was adopted and renamed by American parents Mary Carol Condor (née Haubold) (died July 2024)[5] and Bob Condor in Chicago, Illinois.[6] Condor has a brother, Arthur, who is three months older and was adopted from the same orphanage.[1][7] Condor and her family lived in Whidbey Island,[8] Washington, and New York City.[9]
Condor studied ballet as a child, training with the Whidbey Island Dance Theater, Joffrey Ballet, the Rock School for Dance Education, and the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.[10] She continued dancing with the Los Angeles Ballet,[11] and also trained at the Groundlings in improvisational theatre. She studied acting at the New York Film Academy and Yale Summer Conservatory for Actors,[6] and in 2014 was a theatre scholar at the California State Summer School for the Arts.[12] As a high school freshman, she attended the Professional Performing Arts School in New York City, and graduated from Notre Dame Academy in Los Angeles in 2015.[11] In 2016, she was accepted at Loyola Marymount University but chose to postpone it to pursue acting.[13]
Career
[edit]Condor made her acting debut as Jubilation Lee / Jubilee in Bryan Singer's 2016 superhero film X-Men: Apocalypse.[14] That year, she also appeared in Peter Berg's drama film Patriots Day, which depicted the events and aftermath of the Boston Marathon bombing.[15] In 2017, Condor co-starred in the Lifetime romantic thriller film High School Lover.[16] The following year, she gained recognition for her lead role as Lara Jean Covey in Netflix's romantic drama film To All the Boys I've Loved Before, directed by Susan Johnson and based on Jenny Han's young adult novel of the same name.[17][18] For the role, she was nominated for a Teen Choice Award.[19]
In 2019, Condor portrayed the assassin Saya Kuroki in Syfy's action drama series Deadly Class, based on the Rick Remender comic book series of the same name.[20] She also appeared as Koyomi in Robert Rodriguez's science fiction film Alita: Battle Angel based on the graphic novel series by Yukito Kishiro.[21] Condor also voiced the character of Kaoru in the Netflix stop-motion animated series Rilakkuma and Kaoru (2019),[22] guest starred as the voice of Casey McGarry in the Netflix series BoJack Horseman,[23] and co-starred in the coming-of-age romantic comedy Summer Night (2019), directed by Joseph Cross.[24]
In 2020, Condor reprised her role as Lara Jean Covey in To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You, directed by Michael Fimognari, the second installment of the film series.[25] The following year, she reprised her role as Lara Jean Covey in To All the Boys: Always and Forever, the third and final installment of the trilogy.[26] Within two months of posting her first video to YouTube in February 2020, Condor's channel had over 475,000 subscribers and more than 9.8 million views.[27]
In 2022, Condor executive produced and starred in the lead role of high schooler Erika Vu in the Netflix comedy-drama series Boo, Bitch.[28] That same year, she headlined the romantic sci-fi film Moonshot as Sophie Tsukino, alongside Cole Sprouse.[29] She then voiced the title character in the animated film Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken for DreamWorks.[30] In 2025, she portrayed army medic Stephanie Selby in the military thriller Valiant One.[31] Condor will next star in the upcoming action-thriller Ballerina Overdrive[32] and the romantic-comedy Worth the Wait, an Asian-American version of Love Actually.[33] She will have a supporting role as Paige Avery in the Looney Tunes live action comedy film Coyote vs. Acme, opposite Will Forte and John Cena.[34][35]
Personal life
[edit]Condor began a relationship with actor Anthony De La Torre in August 2015 shortly after they met at an Emmy Awards party.[36] As of 2020, they lived together in Seattle.[37] They got engaged in December 2021 while on vacation in Mexico,[38] and married in 2024 in an intimate ceremony in Malibu, California.[39][40]
Filmography
[edit]| † | Denotes film or TV productions that have not yet been released |
Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | X-Men: Apocalypse | Jubilee | |
| Patriots Day | Li | ||
| 2018 | To All the Boys I've Loved Before | Lara Jean Covey | |
| 2019 | Alita: Battle Angel | Koyomi | |
| Summer Night | Lexi | ||
| 2020 | To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You | Lara Jean Covey | |
| 2021 | To All the Boys: Always and Forever | ||
| 2022 | Moonshot | Sophie Tsukino | |
| 2023 | Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken | Ruby Gillman (voice) | |
| 2025 | Valiant One | Stephanie Selby | |
| 2025 | Worth the Wait | Leah | |
| 2026 | Coyote vs. Acme † | Paige Avery | |
| TBA | Ballerina Overdrive † | Post-production |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | High School Lover | Allison | Television film |
| 2019 | Deadly Class | Saya Kuroki | Main role |
| Rilakkuma and Kaoru | Kaoru | Main role; Voice, English dub | |
| BoJack Horseman | Casey McGarry | Voice; 2 episodes | |
| 2022 | Boo, Bitch | Erika Vu | Main role |
| 2024 | Abbott Elementary | Olivia | Guest role; 2 episodes |
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | MTV Movie & TV Awards | Best Kiss (with Noah Centineo) | To All the Boys I've Loved Before | Won | [41] |
| Teen Choice Awards | Choice Drama Movie Actress | Nominated | [19] | ||
| Choice Movie Ship (with Noah Centineo) | Nominated | ||||
| 2020 | Hollywood Critics Association | Next Generation of Hollywood | Herself | Won | [42] |
References
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I was born in Vietnam and I was adopted by an Irish lady and a Hungarian man, and then I moved to America.
- ^ Mazzeo, Esme (July 28, 2024). "Lana Condor Shares Emotional Tribute to Her Mother Days After Her Death: 'I Miss You with My Whole Soul'". People.com. Retrieved August 3, 2025.
- ^ a b Chang, Kee (November 7, 2015). "Screen Test: Lana Condor". Anthem. Archived from the original on March 27, 2019. Retrieved July 15, 2017.
- ^ Bell, Carrie (May 24, 2016). "Young Mutant Power: Meet X-Men: Apocalypse's Alexandra Shipp & Lana Condor". Refinery29. Archived from the original on July 31, 2017. Retrieved July 15, 2017.
- ^ "'To All The Boys' star Lana Condor says farewell to Lara Jean". king5.com. February 11, 2021. Archived from the original on April 5, 2023. Retrieved August 4, 2022.
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- ^ a b Johnson-Hoyle, Kristopher (April 26, 2016). "Breakout Star of X-Men Apocalypse: Lana Condor". Raine. Archived from the original on August 18, 2019. Retrieved July 15, 2017.
- ^ "California State Summer School for the Arts: California Art Scholars 2014!". Ovation. May 20, 2014. Archived from the original on January 21, 2018. Retrieved September 18, 2017.
- ^ Zemler, Emily (February 23, 2016). "Meet Lana Condor, X-Men's Newest Star". Paper. Archived from the original on June 12, 2017. Retrieved July 15, 2017.
- ^ McNary, Dave (March 25, 2015). "X-Men: Apocalypse Casts Newcomer Lana Condor as Jubilee". Variety. Archived from the original on October 12, 2017. Retrieved December 11, 2017.
- ^ McNary, Dave (April 7, 2016). "X-Men Actress Lana Condor Joins Patriots Day (Exclusive)". Variety. Archived from the original on December 13, 2017. Retrieved December 11, 2017.
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- ^ Spangler, Todd (July 21, 2017). "Lana Condor to Star in To All the Boys I've Loved Before Movie Based on Jenny Han Novel". Variety. Archived from the original on November 30, 2017. Retrieved December 11, 2017.
- ^ Jarvey, Natalie (July 21, 2017). "John Corbett, Lana Condor Join To All the Boys I've Loved Before Film (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on February 19, 2020. Retrieved July 21, 2017.
- ^ a b Moreau, Jordan (June 19, 2019). "Avengers: Endgame, Riverdale, Aladdin, Top 2019 Teen Choice Awards Nominations". Variety. Archived from the original on February 22, 2020. Retrieved July 19, 2019.
- ^ Petski, Denise (November 9, 2017). "Deadly Class: Syfy Sets Full Cast For Comic-Based Drama Pilot". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on March 27, 2019. Retrieved November 9, 2017.
- ^ McNary, Dave (October 11, 2016). "X-Men Star Lana Condor Joins James Cameron's Alita: Battle Angel". Variety. Archived from the original on July 12, 2017. Retrieved July 15, 2017.
- ^ Gill, Nav (March 25, 2019). "Lana Condor is voicing a character in Netflix's adorable new Rilakkuma and Kaoru series". Insider Inc. Archived from the original on April 10, 2019. Retrieved April 10, 2019.
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- ^ Hipes, Patrick (December 19, 2018). "To All The Boys I've Loved Before 2: Lana Condor & Noah Centineo Are Returning, Netflix Says". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on February 19, 2020. Retrieved December 19, 2018.
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- ^ Galuppo, Mia (June 23, 2020). "Lana Condor to Star in Rom-Com 'Moonshot' for Greg Berlanti, HBO Max". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on May 6, 2023. Retrieved May 6, 2023.
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- ^ Barraclough, Leo (February 5, 2024). "Romantic Comedy 'Worth the Wait,' Starring Lana Condor and Andrew Koji, Picked Up by The Exchange (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (March 9, 2022). "Will Forte And Lana Condor To Co-Star With John Cena In Looney Tunes Live-Action/Animated Hybrid Pic Coyote Vs. Acme". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on March 10, 2022. Retrieved March 9, 2022.
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[edit]Lana Condor
View on GrokipediaEarly life and education
Early years
Lana Condor was born Trần Đồng Lan on May 11, 1997, in Cần Thơ, Vietnam. At four months old, on October 6, 1997, she was adopted by American couple Mary Carol Haubold and journalist Bob Condor, along with her older brother Arthur (also adopted from Vietnam), and renamed Lana Therese Condor. The family immigrated to the United States shortly after, settling initially in Chicago, Illinois, where her adoptive father documented their adoption journey in a Chicago Tribune column. The Condors lived in Chicago for six years before relocating to Whidbey Island, Washington, and later to New York City. Growing up as one of the only Asian students at her school on Whidbey Island, Condor navigated challenges related to her racial identity as a transracial adoptee, including an instance of racial bullying where a peer used a derogatory term toward her, leaving her feeling isolated without fully understanding the implications at the time. Her adoptive parents provided strong support in addressing cultural differences, later facilitating a meaningful trip back to Vietnam in 2019 alongside Michelle Obama as part of the Girls Opportunity Alliance to visit the orphanage—now a nursing home—where she and her brother were adopted. During her childhood, Condor developed an early passion for the performing arts, training in ballet with the Joffrey Ballet in Chicago, beginning formal classes at age seven with the Whidbey Island Dance Theater, and later at the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in New York City, fostering a deep interest in dance and performance that shaped her early years.Education and training
Condor began her formal education in the performing arts during her freshman year of high school at the Professional Performing Arts School (PPAS) in New York City, where she took her first acting class and immersed herself in a curriculum that balanced academics with intensive arts training. This environment allowed her to explore theater and dance, building foundational skills in performance that aligned with her growing interest in acting, which had been nurtured through earlier family encouragement in the arts. Following her family's relocation to Los Angeles during her sophomore year, Condor transferred to the all-girls Catholic Notre Dame Academy, from which she graduated in 2015. At Notre Dame, she deepened her involvement in theater by joining the school's drama department, participating in productions that honed her stage presence and improvisational abilities. Concurrently, she continued her dance training, serving as a trainee with the Los Angeles Ballet Company, where she danced alongside apprentices and refined her classical ballet technique at institutions like the Gelsey Kirkland Academy of Classical Ballet. To further develop her acting craft, Condor attended a summer program at the New York Film Academy, focusing on techniques such as scene study and on-camera performance. She also participated in the Yale Summer Conservatory for Actors, gaining exposure to professional-level instruction in character development and ensemble work. In 2016, after high school graduation, Condor was accepted to Loyola Marymount University but ultimately decided to defer enrollment, opting instead to pursue acting professionally full-time in Los Angeles. This choice marked the transition from structured academic training to her emerging career, allowing her to leverage the skills acquired through her high school and specialized programs.Career
Early career and breakthrough (2016–2018)
Condor began her acting journey after taking her first class during her freshman year at the Professional Performing Arts School in New York City, followed by a summer program at the New York Film Academy, which honed her skills through school productions like Hairspray and drama competitions.[19][20] In early 2015, while still in high school, Condor landed her first major audition for the role of Jubilation Lee, aka Jubilee, in the superhero film X-Men: Apocalypse (2016), directed by Bryan Singer; she underwent pre-reads after her agents submitted her based on her physical fit for the teenage mutant character.[21] This marked her feature film debut, where she portrayed the fireworks-wielding Jubilee alongside stars like Jennifer Lawrence and Michael Fassbender, introducing her to large-scale production sets.[22] Later that year, she appeared in the supporting role of Li, an MIT graduate student and girlfriend of police officer Sean Collier, in Peter Berg's drama Patriots Day (2016), which dramatized the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing and its aftermath, co-starring Mark Wahlberg.[8][23] Condor's breakthrough came in 2018 with her lead role as Lara Jean Song Covey, a shy high schooler whose secret love letters are accidentally mailed out, in Netflix's romantic comedy To All the Boys I've Loved Before, adapted from Jenny Han's young adult novel.[24][25] The film, directed by Susan Johnson and co-starring Noah Centineo, became a streaming hit, praised for its heartfelt portrayal of Asian American family dynamics and teenage romance. Critics lauded Condor's performance for its charm and vulnerability, establishing her as a fresh face in the romantic comedy genre; NPR noted her as a "very, very good lead" with the ideal balance of surety and vulnerability, while Vulture hailed the movie as a witty, sweet teen romance on par with the genre's best.[26][27]Rise to prominence (2019–2021)
Following the breakthrough success of To All the Boys I've Loved Before in 2018, which established Lana Condor as a rising star in romantic comedies, she expanded her portfolio into action and sci-fi genres.[28] In 2019, Condor portrayed Koyomi, a teenage friend of the protagonist in the cyberpunk action film Alita: Battle Angel, directed by Robert Rodriguez and produced by James Cameron.[29] The film, adapted from the Battle Angel Alita manga, featured Condor alongside Rosa Salazar in a dystopian world of cyborgs and motorball competitions, showcasing her ability to handle high-stakes visual effects-driven sequences.[30] That same year, Condor took on a lead role as Saya Kuroki in the Syfy television series Deadly Class, a dark coming-of-age drama based on the Image Comics graphic novel by Rick Remender and Wes Craig.[31] As the guarded and formidable daughter of a yakuza boss at an elite assassin academy, Saya required Condor to embody a stoic, tattooed warrior, marking a stark departure from her lighter rom-com persona and earning praise for her intense physical training and emotional depth.[32] The series, set in 1980s San Francisco, explored themes of counterculture and moral ambiguity, with Condor's performance highlighting her versatility in portraying complex, "badass" female characters.[33] Condor continued to build her prominence through the To All the Boys franchise, reprising her role as Lara Jean Song Covey in the sequel To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You (2020), directed by Michael Fimognari. The film, which introduced a love triangle with John Ambrose (Jordan Fisher), delved deeper into themes of consent and self-discovery, with critics noting Condor's bewitching screen presence as a key strength amid the story's charm.[34] She concluded the trilogy with To All the Boys: Always and Forever (2021), where Lara Jean navigates college decisions and cultural identity, further solidifying Condor's status as a leading voice for Asian-American representation in mainstream romance.[35] These installments amplified her fame, with the series collectively drawing millions of viewers and acclaim for her nuanced growth from shy teen to empowered young woman.[36] By blending rom-com appeal with edgier roles in Alita: Battle Angel and Deadly Class, Condor received recognition for her range during this period, transitioning from genre-specific breakout to a multifaceted actress capable of anchoring both blockbuster spectacles and gritty adaptations.[28]Recent work (2022–present)
In 2022, Condor starred opposite Cole Sprouse in the HBO Max romantic comedy Moonshot. That same year, she starred as the lead character Erika Vu, a shy high school senior who becomes a ghost after realizing she is dying, in the Netflix limited comedy-drama series Boo, Bitch, which she also executive produced alongside creators Erin Ehrlich, Lauren Iungerich, and others.[37][38] The eight-episode series, blending supernatural elements with teen comedy, explored themes of living authentically and female friendship, earning praise for Condor's portrayal of a character navigating regret and empowerment.[39] In 2023, Condor expanded into voice acting with the DreamWorks animated film Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken, where she voiced the titular protagonist, a 16-year-old kraken hybrid struggling with her identity while trying to fit in at high school.[40][41] Directed by Kirk DeMicco, the film highlighted themes of self-acceptance and family legacy, with Condor's performance noted for capturing the awkwardness and resilience of adolescence in a fantastical setting.[42] That year, she signed with production company Sugar23 as an actress and producer.[16] Condor continued showcasing her range in 2025 with the lead role of Leah in the ensemble romantic comedy Worth the Wait, directed by Tom Lin and released exclusively on Tubi on May 23, 2025.[43][44] Co-starring Ross Butler as her love interest Kai, alongside Andrew Koji, Sung Kang, and Elodie Yung, the film follows interconnected Asian American stories of love, loss, and serendipity in modern urban life, emphasizing cultural nuances and emotional depth in romantic narratives.[14][45] In 2025, Condor wrapped a lead role in the Amazon MGM Studios horror film Devil's Mouth alongside Kathryn Newton, directed by Jeff Wadlow; release date TBA as of November 2025.[17] On November 11, 2025, she was announced to star in the upcoming romantic comedy Whodunnit for BuzzFeed Studios, directed by Nora Kirkpatrick.[15] Building on the versatility she developed through earlier franchise roles, Condor launched her personal YouTube channel in February 2020, initially sharing lifestyle vlogs, behind-the-scenes glimpses from her projects, and personal reflections to connect more intimately with fans.[46] As of October 2025, the channel had grown to over 770,000 subscribers, featuring occasional updates on her creative process and daily life.[47] In 2024, she hosted the three-part docuseries Green Works for 3M, a digital project spotlighting innovative sustainability stories and green job initiatives across various industries, underscoring her commitment to environmental advocacy through multimedia content.[48]Personal life
Family and relationships
Condor maintains a close relationship with her adoptive father, Bob Condor, and her brother, Arthur Condor, whom she frequently acknowledges for their unwavering support in her personal and professional life.[49] Following the death of her adoptive mother, Mary Condor, in July 2024, Lana shared a heartfelt tribute emphasizing Mary's profound influence, stating, "every good thing I am, is because of you," and crediting her for instilling values of love, empathy, and resilience.[49] Her family has publicly supported her exploration of her Vietnamese heritage, including a 2019 trip to the orphanage in Vietnam where she and Arthur were adopted as infants, an experience that deepened their familial bonds.[5] Condor has described her parents' encouragement to embrace her Asian identity in a non-Asian household as foundational to her self-perception, noting their role in fostering confidence amid cultural differences.[5] In her romantic life, Condor met actor and musician Anthony De La Torre at an Emmys party in Beverly Hills in the summer of 2015, where she took the initiative to exchange numbers, leading to their first dates shortly after.[50] The couple began dating in October 2015 and went Instagram official on October 25 of that year, building a partnership marked by mutual creative pursuits.[50] They share interests in music, collaborating on several duets including "Raining in London" in February 2020 and "Anyone Else But You" in February 2021, and in travel, with joint trips to destinations such as Kenya and a visit to Disneyland in June 2022.[50] De La Torre proposed to Condor during a trip to Mexico in December 2021, and they announced their engagement on January 28, 2022.[50] The pair married in an intimate ceremony at the Serra Retreat in the Malibu Mountains in October 2024, where Condor wore a custom Vera Wang gown, followed the next day by matching tattoos of their wedding date as a symbol of commitment.[51] On October 27, 2025, they celebrated their first wedding anniversary by sharing a series of photos, with Condor captioning the post, "I Love You Madly."[52] As of 2025, the couple has no children.[50]Philanthropy and activism
Lana Condor has been a vocal advocate for greater Asian American representation in media, emphasizing the need for diverse storytelling that reflects real-world demographics. In interviews, she has shared that roles allowing Asian American women to experience "Cinderella moments"—transformative, empowering scenes typically reserved for white characters—were absent from her childhood media consumption, motivating her to push for change.[53] She has participated in events aligned with organizations like Gold House, which promote Asian Pacific Islander visibility, and reflected on Hollywood's evolving opportunities for Asian actors during public discussions.[54] Her personal background as a Vietnamese adoptee has deeply influenced this work, driving her commitment to authentic narratives.[54] Inspired by her own adoption from Vietnam at four months old, Condor supports causes promoting education and opportunities for underprivileged girls, particularly in her birth country. Since 2017, she has partnered with The Asia Foundation to fund scholarships providing four years of high school education for girls in Can Tho and Kon Tum, Vietnam, viewing education as a vital tool against gender-based barriers.[55] In 2019, she traveled to Vietnam with Michelle Obama and Julia Roberts for the Obama Foundation's Girls Opportunity Alliance, advocating for global girls' education initiatives.[54] Condor actively raises mental health awareness, drawing from her experiences with anxiety starting in sixth grade, which she attributes partly to social media pressures on self-image. She starred in the 2019 "Hi Anxiety" YouTube video series by Single Palm Tree Productions and Teen Vogue, sharing coping strategies like box breathing and encouraging viewers that "you're not alone" in facing such challenges; the series has reached a wide audience and fostered an Instagram community offering mental health resources.[56][57] On environmental fronts, she promotes sustainability through everyday practices and campaigns, such as installing solar power and rainwater systems in her home to reduce waste, and hosting the 2024 3M docuseries Green Works, which highlights green jobs and conservation efforts.[58] In 2025, Condor collaborated with Hello Sunshine on the launch of Sunnie, a multimedia brand empowering Gen Z girls through content on confidence, mental health, and self-expression, including events, book clubs, and digital zines developed with a Gen Z Advisory Board.[59] This initiative, informed by surveys of over 1,000 girls aged 13–18, partners with organizations like the Child Mind Institute to foster authentic connections and agency among young women.[59]Filmography and media
Film roles
Lana Condor's film career spans a variety of genres, from superhero action to romantic comedies and animated features. Her roles often highlight young women navigating identity, relationships, and challenges in diverse settings.| Year | Film | Role | Director | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | X-Men: Apocalypse | Jubilation Lee / Jubilee | Bryan Singer | Portrays Jubilee, a teenage mutant with pyrotechnic energy abilities who joins the X-Men as an ally against the ancient villain Apocalypse.[60] |
| 2016 | Patriots Day | Li | Peter Berg | Appears as Li, a college student caught in the aftermath of the Boston Marathon bombing in this dramatization of the 2013 events. |
| 2017 | High School Lover | Allison | Jerell Rosales | Plays Allison, a supportive friend to the protagonist in this thriller about a teenager's obsessive romance with an older man.[61] |
| 2018 | To All the Boys I've Loved Before | Lara Jean Song Covey | Susan Johnson | Stars as Lara Jean, an introverted high schooler whose private love letters are mailed out, leading to unexpected romantic entanglements.[25] |
| 2019 | Alita: Battle Angel | Koyomi | Robert Rodriguez | Depicts Koyomi, a street-smart companion and musician who aids the amnesiac cyborg Alita in her quest for identity in a post-apocalyptic world. |
| 2019 | Summer Night | Lexi | Joseph Cross | Portrays Lexi, a young adult grappling with fleeting connections and personal growth in an interconnected ensemble of small-town lives.[62] |
| 2020 | To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You | Lara Jean Song Covey | Michael Fimognari | Reprises Lara Jean as she balances a new relationship, family expectations, and self-discovery in the romantic sequel. |
| 2021 | To All the Boys: Always and Forever | Lara Jean Song Covey | Michael Fimognari | Returns as Lara Jean, facing senior year uncertainties, college choices, and evolving romance in the trilogy's conclusion. |
| 2022 | Moonshot | Sophie | Christopher Winterbauer | Stars as Sophie, a diligent student whose college trip turns into a whimsical adventure aboard a shuttle to Mars in this sci-fi rom-com.[63] |
| 2023 | Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken | Ruby Gillman (voice) | Kirk DeMicco | Voices the lead, a shy teen who uncovers her kraken heritage and warrior destiny while hiding her powers from her overprotective mother. |
| 2025 | Devil's Mouth | [Role TBA] | Jeff Wadlow | Leads in this horror thriller about college friends trapped in submerged caves with a dangerous predator during a Thailand adventure.[17] |
| 2025 | Valiant One | Selby | Steve Barnett | Plays Selby, an optimistic army medic involved in high-stakes operations amid U.S.-North Korea tensions in this thriller inspired by real events.[64] |
| 2025 | Worth the Wait | Leah | Tom Shu-Yu Lin | Leads as Leah, whose path intersects with other Asian-American strangers in a multi-threaded tale of fate, love, and coincidence.[43] |
Television and voice roles
Lana Condor began her television career with voice acting roles in animated series, followed by live-action appearances in both scripted dramas and comedies. Her TV work spans streaming platforms and broadcast networks, often featuring complex characters in ensemble casts. In 2019, Condor voiced Kaoru in the Netflix stop-motion animated mini-series Rilakkuma and Kaoru, a five-episode adaptation of the Japanese Rilakkuma franchise that explores themes of companionship and daily life through the perspective of a young woman and her enigmatic bear roommate.[65] Later that year, she portrayed Saya Kuroki, a skilled and enigmatic assassin-in-training, in the Syfy action-drama series Deadly Class, appearing in all 10 episodes of the single season as part of the core ensemble at a secretive school for future crime lords.[66] Condor also provided the voice for Casey, Mr. Peanutbutter's ambitious assistant, in two episodes of the Netflix animated series BoJack Horseman during its sixth and final season, contributing to storylines involving workplace dynamics and personal growth in the show's satirical Hollywood setting.[67] Condor's television presence expanded into leading roles with the 2022 Netflix mini-series Boo, Bitch, where she starred as Erika Vu, a high school senior who discovers she is a ghost and embarks on a chaotic quest for closure, appearing in all eight episodes and also serving as an executive producer.[37] In 2024, she guest-starred as Olivia, Gregory's date, in two episodes of the ABC sitcom Abbott Elementary. In 2025, she is scheduled to guest star as Peyton, the much younger girlfriend of a college basketball coach entangled in a murder investigation, in an episode of the CBS procedural dramedy Elsbeth.[68]| Year(s) | Title | Role | Platform/Network | Episodes/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Rilakkuma and Kaoru | Kaoru (voice) | Netflix | 5 episodes; stop-motion animation mini-series |
| 2019 | Deadly Class | Saya Kuroki | Syfy | 10 episodes; main role |
| 2019 | BoJack Horseman | Casey (voice) | Netflix | 2 episodes (Season 6, Episodes 5–6); recurring minor role |
| 2022 | Boo, Bitch | Erika Vu | Netflix | 8 episodes; lead role, executive producer; mini-series |
| 2024 | Abbott Elementary | Olivia | ABC | 2 episodes; guest role |
| 2025 | Elsbeth | Peyton | CBS | 1 episode; guest star |
Accolades
Awards
Lana Condor has received several awards recognizing her breakout performances and contributions to Asian Pacific representation in entertainment.[10]| Year | Award | Category | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Unforgettable Gala | Breakout in Film | To All the Boys I've Loved Before[69] |
| 2019 | MTV Movie & TV Awards | Best Kiss (shared with Noah Centineo) | To All the Boys I've Loved Before |
| 2020 | Gold House | A100 Honoree | Overall contributions to Asian Pacific creators[54] |
| 2020 | Hollywood Critics Association | Next Generation of Hollywood | Overall film work[70] |
| 2021 | Forbes | 30 Under 30 - Hollywood & Entertainment | Overall contributions[71] |
Nominations
Lana Condor has received nominations for her breakout performance in romantic comedies and subsequent audio work, highlighting her versatility across media.[10][72]| Year | Awarding Body | Category | Nominated Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Teen Choice Awards | Choice Drama Movie Actress | To All the Boys I've Loved Before |
| 2019 | Teen Choice Awards | Choice Ship (with Noah Centineo) | To All the Boys I've Loved Before |
| 2024 | The Ambies | Best Performance in Audio Fiction | Evergreen |
