Céline Tran Biography: Age, Boyfriend, Net Worth, Height, Career, Books, Awards, Films

Céline Tran is a French actress, author, DJ, martial artist, blogger, and former adult film performer.

She first rose to wide notice under the stage name Katsuni, gaining recognition in France and internationally.

After retiring from the adult industry in 2013, she reemerged under her birth name and transitioned into mainstream film, writing, martial arts, and public discourse on sexuality and identity.

Profile

• Full name: Céline Joëlle Tran
• Nickname: Katsuni
• Date of birth: 9 April 1979
• Age: 46 years old
• Gender: Female
• Place of birth: Lyon, France
• Nationality: French
• Profession: Actress, author, DJ, martial artist, blogger, former adult film actress
• Height: 1.68 m (5 ft 6¼ in)
• Weight: 55 kg
• Eye color: Brown
• Hair color: Dark brown
• Parents: Mother — French; Father — Vietnamese
• Siblings: One brother
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship status: Single
• Religion: Atheist (secular humanist)
• Ethnicity: Mixed French and Vietnamese
• Net worth: US$2.3 million

Early Life and Education

Céline Joëlle Tran was born on 9 April 1979 in Lyon, France, to a French mother and a Vietnamese father.

During her childhood, she trained in classical ballet and later in Shotokan karate between the ages of 15 and 18, which sparked her lifelong passion for martial arts and action cinema.

She moved to Grenoble to study at the Institut d’Études Politiques de Grenoble (Sciences Po Grenoble), initially majoring in political science before switching to modern literature.

To fund her studies, she worked as a dancer, which led to her discovery by a photographer for Penthouse France.

She earned a degree in modern literature, then gradually entered modeling and adult entertainment before establishing herself as a public figure in media and writing.

Personal Life

Céline Tran has kept her private life away from media scrutiny.

She has never been publicly married and has no children.

She has openly discussed her decision to remain private about relationships, stating that she prefers focusing on her work, creativity, and martial arts training.

She currently lives in Paris, dividing her time between acting, writing, DJing, and self-defense instruction.

She identifies as a secular atheist, though she has expressed respect for Buddhist philosophy and Eastern spirituality due to her Vietnamese heritage.

Career

Céline Tran began her career in adult entertainment in 2001 under the name Katsumi, later changed to Katsuni for legal reasons.

She quickly became one of Europe’s most recognized adult film stars, signing exclusive contracts with major American studios such as Digital Playground and Wicked Pictures.

Over her 12-year adult film career, she appeared in more than 350 films, won over 35 international awards, and was inducted into the AVN Hall of Fame.

In 2013, she announced her retirement from the adult industry to focus on new creative pursuits under her real name.

Since then, she has worked as an actress, author, martial artist, and speaker.

Her mainstream acting credits include the web series Le Visiteur du futur (2014), the action film Jailbreak (2017), and voice work in Les Lascars (animated).

She co-wrote the comic book Heartbreaker (DoggyBags #6) and authored an acclaimed memoir, Ne dis pas que tu aimes ça (Don’t Say You Like That) in 2018, which explores sexuality, feminism, and personal reinvention.

In recent years, she has trained extensively in Krav Maga, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and Muay Thai, performing stunts in major productions such as The Witcher: Blood Origin (2022) as Michelle Yeoh’s stunt double.

She also DJs internationally under her name and writes for French magazines on topics of gender, art, and self-expression.

Awards

• 2002: FICEB Ninfa Award – Best Starlette (L’Affaire Katsumi)
• 2004: AVN Award – Best Anal Sex Scene, Video (Multiple P.O.V.)
• 2004: AVN Award – Best Sex Scene in a Foreign-Shot Production (L’Affaire Katsumi)
• 2004: FICEB Ninfa Award – Best Actress (PokerWom), Best Lesbian Sequence (Las Reinas de la Noche), Best Anal Sequence (Slam It)
• 2004: European X Award – Best Actress (France)
• 2004: XRCO Award – Best Sex Scene, Couple (Lex Steele XXX 3)
• 2004: Venus Award – Best European Actress
• 2005: AVN Award – Female Foreign Performer of the Year
• 2005: AVN Award – Best Anal Sex Scene, Video (Lex Steele XXX 3)
• 2005: AVN Award – Best Group Sex Scene, Film (Dual Identity)
• 2019: Inducted into the AVN Hall of Fame

Net worth

Céline Tran’s net worth is estimated at US$2.3 million.

Her income sources include: royalties and residuals from adult film rights and licensing, acting roles in independent and international cinema etc.

Social Media

• Instagram: @iamcelinetran
• YouTube: Ma Vie de Ninja
• Twitter/X: @celinetranreal
• TikTok: @celinetran_official

Filmography

• Les Kaïras (2012)
• Le Visiteur du futur (2014)
• Bladed Minds (2016)
• Jailbreak (2017)
• Dust Machina (2018)
• The Witcher: Blood Origin (2022) – stunt double
• Technoboys (2024)

Discography

• DJ Celine Tran – Electro Pulse Sessions (2019, live mix album)

Books

• Ne dis pas que tu aimes ça (2018)
• Heartbreaker (comic book script, DoggyBags #6, 2013)