An Phan is a Vietnamese-American actress, filmmaker, and mental health advocate whose body of work spans both critically acclaimed productions and impactful community leadership. Originally from Arkansas, she holds an Honors degree in the Arts from Oklahoma and a Master’s in Acting for Film from Los Angeles. Currently pursuing her Ph.D., An exemplifies a lifelong commitment to growth and mastery in her craft.
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Her on-screen presence includes roles in major network shows such as HBO’s Euphoria and Hulu’s Interior Chinatown, along with a notable performance in the feature film The Dust Child. As a creative force behind the award-winning short film GOLD, An earned recognition as Best Actress (Indie Film) at the Los Angeles Film Awards and won Top Shorts' Best Original Story—highlighting her multidimensional artistry as a writer, producer, and lead actress.
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As a TEDx speaker, An has become a powerful voice advocating for authentic Asian representation in Hollywood. Her proud celebration of her Vietnamese heritage has been recognized through national pageant titles including Miss Arkansas State Queen, Miss Talent Vietnam USA, Miss Vietnam America Regency International 2021, and Miss California State Queen 2024. She has been featured in VOGUE Italia, Pageant Planet, and graced the cover of Viet Lifestyles Magazine.
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Off-screen, An is the CEO and Founder of AAPI Artists for Mental Initiative (AAMI), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to destigmatizing mental health in the AAPI community through art, storytelling, and advocacy. She also hosts an AAPI-focused talk show in partnership with Asian Media Network (AMN) in Beverly Hills, raising funds to support therapy access for AAPI artists—earning over 80,000 views and counting and helping AMN reach 100K subscribers and their YouTube Silver Creator Award.
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An serves as an Ambassador for the National Organization of Vietnamese American Leadership (NOVAL-DC) and has been a featured speaker for the National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP-DC).
Deeply passionate about mentorship, she dedicates time to guiding young women in the pageant and arts communities. Fluent in Vietnamese,
An remains grounded in her cultural roots while expanding her impact globally.
Through her artistic work, community service, and academic pursuits,
An Phan continues to lead with purpose—bridging culture, creativity, and healing.