Who Is Lana Condor? Her Journey From Orphanage to Hollywood Star and Recent Fashion Controversy Explained

From an orphanage in Vietnam to becoming a recognized face in American entertainment, Lana Condor has built a career marked by notable roles and personal milestones. Born Trần Đồng Lan on May 11, 1997, in Cần Thơ, Vietnam, she was adopted by American parents Mary Carol Condor and Bob Condor on October 6, 1997 and raised in Whidbey Island, Washington, and New York City. As of 2026, she is 29 years old.

Early Life and Education

Condor spent her first month in an orphanage before her adoption. She has a brother, Arthur, who is three months older and was also adopted from the same orphanage. She studied ballet as a child, training with institutions including the Whidbey Island Dance Theater, Joffrey Ballet, the Rock School for Dance Education, and the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. She continued dancing with the Los Angeles Ballet and trained at the Groundlings in improvisational theatre. Condor studied acting at the New York Film Academy and Yale Summer Conservatory for Actors, and in 2014 was a theatre scholar at the California State Summer School for the Arts. She graduated from Notre Dame Academy in Los Angeles in 2015.

Acting Career

Condor made her acting debut in 2016 as Jubilee in the superhero film X-Men: Apocalypse. She gained international recognition for portraying Lara Jean Covey in the 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).

Her filmography includes roles in Patriots Day (2016), High School Lover (2017), Summer Night (2019), Rilakkuma and Kaoru (2019), BoJack Horseman (2019), Moonshot (2022), Boo, Bitch (2022), Abbott Elementary (2024), Valiant One (2025), Worth the Wait (2025), and Elsbeth (2025). Upcoming projects include Pretty Lethal and XO, Kitty (both 2026), as well as Coyote vs. Acme (completed, slated for 2026), The Devil’s Mouth (in post-production), and Whodunnit (currently filming).

Personal Life

Condor married actor Anthony De La Torre in 2024. The couple began dating in August 2015, got engaged during a vacation in Mexico in December 2021, and have been married for two years as of 2026. They do not have children. De La Torre, born November 24, 1993, is known for his role as Jack Sparrow in Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales.

Social Media Presence

Condor maintains an active presence across multiple platforms. She has 10.6 million followers on Instagram, 768,000 subscribers on YouTube, 1.5 million followers on Facebook, and 374,800 followers on Twitter (X).

Recent Public Attention

In 2021, Condor spoke publicly about racism against Asian people during an interview with a global entertainment portal, emphasizing the importance of standing up for others and expressing solidarity with the Asian community. More recently, her appearance at the Fashion Trust Awards show drew attention online, where she wore a white gown with a deep V-neck, nude makeup, and open hair. Her dress prompted commentary on social media, including both criticism and body-shaming remarks, which she has not publicly addressed beyond her broader advocacy against racism.

Net Worth

Estimates of Condor’s net worth vary across sources, with figures ranging from $2 million to $10 million. Her primary income comes from acting in film and television, supplemented by social media activity and brand endorsements. She and her husband recently purchased a home in Encino, Los Angeles, valued at $2.9 million.

Note: The net worth and income figures mentioned above are estimates based on publicly available data and industry analysis. The aforesaid person has not officially disclosed the actual numbers, and they may vary.