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Trini Kwan
Power Rangers character
Trini Kwan (Thuy Trang).jpg
Thuy Trang as Trini
First appearance Day of the Dumpster
(Mighty Morphin Power Rangers)
Last appearance The Power Transfer, Part 2
(Mighty Morphin Power Rangers)
Portrayed by Thuy Trang
Audri Dubois (Day of the Dumpster pilot episode)
Becky G
(2017 reboot)
Information
Title Yellow Mighty Morphin Power Ranger
Home Earth
Color(s)      Yellow
Status Retired (1993 TV show)
Active (2017 film)
Zords Saber-Toothed Tiger Dinozord
Griffin Thunderzord

Trini Kwan is a brave hero from the Power Rangers universe. She is best known as the original Yellow Ranger. Trini was first played by actress Thuy Trang in the TV show Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. Later, Becky G played Trini in the 2017 Power Rangers movie.

Meet Trini Kwan: The Yellow Power Ranger

Trini Kwan is a very important character in the Power Rangers team. She is known for her kindness, quick thinking, and amazing martial arts skills. These qualities made her a perfect choice to become a Power Ranger.

Trini's Role in the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Show

Becoming the Yellow Ranger

Trini first appeared in the very first episode of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. She was practicing Kata, a type of martial arts. When the evil Rita Repulsa escaped and started causing trouble on Earth, Trini and her friends were chosen. Zordon, a wise being, gave them special powers. These powers came from ancient animals. They allowed the teens to change into the Power Rangers.

Trini became the Yellow Power Ranger. She received the Saber-Toothed Tiger Power Coin. This coin gave her the power to control the Saber-Toothed Tiger Dinozord.

Trini's Fighting Style and Personality

Trini is very skilled in Kung-fu. She even learned a special type called Praying Mantis Kung Fu. Her fighting style is super fast and includes powerful high kicks. She always tries to stop bad guys using the least amount of force needed.

Trini is also very smart. She often helps her friends understand Billy Cranston's complicated science talk. She is usually calm, polite, and kind. Trini cares a lot about the environment. She is always ready to help her friends and protect the people she loves, even if it means putting herself in danger.

New Powers in Season 2

In the second season, a new villain named Lord Zedd arrived. His monsters were much stronger than Rita's. So, the Power Rangers got new and improved Zords. Trini received the powerful Griffin Thunderzord.

Trini in the 2017 Power Rangers Movie

Trini (Becky G)
Becky G as Trini in the 2017 film Power Rangers.

In the 2017 Power Rangers film, Trini is played by singer Becky G. This movie is a new version of the original story. In this film, Trini is shown as a teenager who moves around a lot with her family. Because of this, she tends to keep to herself and avoids talking to others.

Trini meets the other future Rangers while practicing martial arts. Even though she is shy at first, she slowly becomes close with the group. When Rita Repulsa tries to trick Trini into revealing where a powerful crystal is, Trini warns her team. After they finally become Power Rangers, Trini and the others work together. They fight the monster Goldar in their Zords. Then, they combine their Zords to form the mighty Megazord for the first time.

See also

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