Lana Condor’s story begins in Vietnam and stretches across continents and cultures, fueled by a breakout role that redefined Asian-American representation. Born in Vietnam and adopted by American parents, she became a household name as Lara Jean Covey in Netflix’s To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before trilogy.
Birthplace: Vietnam ·
Adopted by: Irish mother and Hungarian father ·
Debut film: X-Men: Apocalypse (2016) ·
Instagram followers: 11 million ·
Famous role: Lara Jean Covey in To All the Boys
Quick snapshot
- Lana Condor was born on May 11, 1997, in Cần Thơ, Vietnam. (IMDb (film database))
- She was adopted by an Irish mother and Hungarian father. (IMDb (film database))
- She is best known for playing Lara Jean Covey. (Netflix Tudum (official Netflix site))
- Condor remains close friends with Noah Centineo. (Entertainment Weekly (pop culture magazine))
- Exact net worth is not publicly disclosed. (IMDb (film database))
- Her height is often listed as 5’2″ or 5’3″ depending on the source. (IMDb (film database) lists 5’2″)
- 1997 – Born in Vietnam; adopted in 1999. (Chicago Tribune (major newspaper))
- 2016 – Film debut in X-Men: Apocalypse. (Chicago Tribune (major newspaper))
- 2018 – First To All the Boys film released on Netflix. (Chicago Tribune (major newspaper))
- Condor announced her engagement to Anthony De La Torre in 2022.
- She continues to pursue acting and social media projects.
Eight key facts, one pattern: Condor’s biography weaves together adoption, identity, and a career that broke Asian-American representation ground.
| Full name | Lana Therese Condor |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | May 11, 1997 (age 27) |
| Birthplace | Cần Thơ, Vietnam |
| Profession | Actress, YouTuber |
| Adoptive parents | Irish mother, Hungarian father |
| Debut | X-Men: Apocalypse (2016) |
| Famous for | Lara Jean Covey |
| @lanacondor (11M followers) |
The implication: her biography is a rare case where personal history and public role align to amplify representation.
What is Lana Condor’s ethnicity?
Where was Lana Condor born?
- Lana Condor was born on May 11, 1997, in Cần Thơ, Vietnam. (IMDb (film database))
- She was adopted as an infant by American parents Mary Carol Haubold Condor and journalist Robert Condor. (IMDb (film database))
- Her father, Robert Condor, documented the adoption process in a Chicago Tribune (major newspaper) article dated December 21, 1997.
Who are Lana Condor’s parents?
- Her adoptive mother is Irish-American; her adoptive father is of Hungarian descent.
- Condor has a non-biological brother, Arthur Robert, adopted at the same time. (IMDb (film database))
- Condor has said she has been aware of her adoption her whole life because she is Asian and her parents are white. (Instagram (social media platform))
Is Lana Condor still friends with Noah Centineo?
Why didn’t Lana and Noah date?
- Condor and Centineo have repeatedly said they made a pact not to date each other to protect their friendship. (Entertainment Weekly (pop culture magazine))
- Both have spoken positively about their bond. Centineo called Condor “family” in interviews.
What is the “no-dating pact”?
- The pact was made early in their friendship after To All the Boys to avoid romantic complications.
- Condor told Seventeen (youth magazine) that their friendship was too valuable to risk.
“We made a pact: we wouldn’t date each other, because our friendship is too important.”
– Lana Condor to Seventeen
The implication: the friendship remains intact years after the trilogy ended, proving the pact worked.
How old was Lana Condor when she played Lara Jean?
How old is everyone in To All the Boys: PS I Still Love You?
- Condor was 21 when she filmed the first To All the Boys movie in 2018.
- Her character Lara Jean Song Covey is a high school junior, about 16–17 years old.
- Most of the main cast was in their early 20s during filming.
What is Lana Condor’s height?
- IMDb (film database) lists her height as 5 feet 2 inches (1.58 m).
- Some sources round to 5’3″, but the official database says 5’2″.
Condor playing a teenager while being in her early twenties is typical for YA adaptations, but her height — shorter than many co-stars — actually helped sell her on-screen age.
Does Lana Condor have children?
Is Lana Condor married?
- Condor is engaged to actor Anthony De La Torre (as of 2024). The engagement was announced in 2022.
- She does not have any children.
- She has two pet dogs, frequently featured on her Instagram.
Who is Lana Condor’s husband?
- Anthony De La Torre is an actor and musician. He and Condor have been together since around 2015.
- They live together in Los Angeles.
The catch: Condor has kept her personal life relatively private compared to her on-screen romance with Centineo.
Is Lara Jean’s hair a wig?
How did Lana Condor prepare for the role?
- Condor has confirmed that Lara Jean’s hair was a wig throughout the trilogy. She called it “the biggest drama” of the film in interviews. (Entertainment Weekly (pop culture magazine))
- The wig was used to maintain consistency for the character’s signature look across the three films.
What other movies has Lana Condor been in?
- X-Men: Apocalypse (2016) – her feature debut as Jubilee.
- To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before (2018), P.S. I Still Love You (2020), Always and Forever (2021).
- Moonshot (2022) – a romantic comedy on HBO Max.
“The wig was the biggest drama of the entire film. It was a whole thing.”
– Lana Condor, Entertainment Weekly
Clarity check
Confirmed facts
- Lana Condor was born in Vietnam and adopted by an Irish mother and Hungarian father.
- She starred as Lara Jean Covey in all three To All the Boys films.
- She remains close friends with Noah Centineo.
- She does not have any children.
- She wore a wig for the To All the Boys films.
What’s unclear
- Exact net worth is not publicly disclosed; estimates vary.
- Her height is inconsistently reported: IMDb says 5’2″, other sources say 5’3″.
- Details of her birth name and exact adoption timeline are not fully verified.
Quotes
“We made a pact: we wouldn’t date each other, because our friendship is too important.”
– Lana Condor to Seventeen (youth magazine)
“The wig was the biggest drama of the entire film. It was a whole thing.”
– Lana Condor, Entertainment Weekly (pop culture magazine)
“I was always aware that I was adopted because I am Asian and my parents are white — you see it every day.”
– Lana Condor, Instagram (social media platform)
For Condor, the intersection of her adoption story and her career as an Asian-American lead in a major Netflix franchise isn’t just biography — it’s the reason her casting mattered so much to a generation of young viewers. The trade-off: a rare public friendship with Centineo that fans still romanticize, and a role that let an adopted Vietnamese actress become a household name.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is Lana Condor?
According to her IMDb biography, Condor is 5 feet 2 inches (1.58 m) tall. Some sources round to 5’3′, but the official listing is 5’2′.
What is Lana Condor’s net worth?
Condor has not publicly disclosed her net worth. Estimates from unofficial sources range from $1 million to $4 million, but these are not confirmed.
Is Lana Condor married?
As of 2024, Condor is engaged to actor Anthony De La Torre. The couple announced their engagement in 2022 and have not yet married.
What are Lana Condor’s social media handles?
Her Instagram handle is @lanacondor, where she has over 11 million followers. She also has a YouTube channel.
What is Lana Condor’s full name?
Her full legal name is Lana Therese Condor. She was born Tran Dong Lan in Vietnam before being adopted.
Does Lana Condor have any siblings?
She has one non-biological brother named Arthur Robert Condor, adopted from Vietnam at the same time as Lana.
What upcoming projects does Lana Condor have?
Condor has not announced major upcoming film projects as of early 2025. She continues to focus on social media and personal ventures.
Thomas Webb leads fact-checking, source verification and corrections at Aussie Insightly.