Kelly Marie Tran said it was an "honor" to represent Asian people in 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi'.
The 28-year-old actress stars as Rose Tico in the eighth instalment of the sci-fi franchise.
Tran says she gets emotional when she thinks about being a roll model for young Asian girls.
It's been both an honour and a responsibility. I feel so overwhelmed. I remember what it felt like to not see anyone like myself in books or on film or on TV.
