Katsuni aka Belgazoo / Celine Joëlle Tran / Celine Tran / Céline Joelle Tran / Céline Tran / Katsumi / celinetran / celinetranofficial / iamcelinetran / katsumi / katsun
Age: 46 years young
Born: Monday 9th of April 1979
Birthplace: Lyon, France
Ethnicity: Mixed-race (primarily Asian)
Sexuality: Bisexual
Profession: Actress, Adult Model (former), DJ, Exotic Dancer (former), Glamour Model (former), Porn Star (former), Writer
Hair color: Black
Eye color: Brown
Height: 5’7″ (or 170 cm)
Weight: 114 lbs (or 52 kg)
Body type: Slim
Measurements: 34-23-35
Bra/cup size: 34D show conversions
Boobs: Fake/Enhanced
Years active: 2001 – 2014 (started around 22 years old; 13 years in the business)
Instagram follower count: 83k (as of June 2025)
About Katsuni
Katsuni has posed for 182 covers, 107 photosets, and 75 videos, before retiring in 2021.
Katsuni and has modeled for: MICHAELNINN, MICHAELNINN ARCHIVES, PENTHOUSE, SUZE.NET, HOLLYRANDALL ARCHIVES, HOLLYRANDALL, DIGITAL PLAYGROUND.
Katsuni has her breasts enlarged from B-cup to D-cup on May 30, 2006. By 2008 Katsuni underwent another enlargement size DD breasts.
Katsuni is of French/Vietnamese heritage. Her father is Vietnamese and her mother is French. She originally went by the stage name Katsumi, but she was barred by a French judge in January 2007 from using that name after a woman named Mary Katsumi sued due to the closeness to her own name. In October 2007 Katsuni was fined 20,000 euros for violations of the ban on using the name “Katsumi”. On August 14, 2013, Katsuni announced that she was retiring from porn in order to focus on her acting career.
? Biography
Céline Tran, known globally during her adult film career as Katsuni, is a trailblazing French-Vietnamese artist whose work spans adult entertainment, cinema, literature, music, and visual art. With a brain as fierce as her beauty, she began her journey in academia—admitted to the prestigious Sciences Po at 18—before pivoting to a path of bold creative expression.
While studying Modern Literature, she was named Penthouse Pet of the Month (France) at age 21, which launched her into the international spotlight. Over the next decade, she became one of the most decorated and recognizable stars in adult cinema, winning 37 international awards including AVN, XBIZ, and Hot d’Or honors.
? Adult Career Highlights
Starred in over 75 adult films
Appeared in 107 exclusive photo sets
Graced 182 covers
Worked with top studios including Digital Playground, Wicked Pictures, and Marc Dorcel
Retired from adult film in 2013, publicly closing that chapter in 2021
? Mainstream Career & Creative Work
After leaving the adult industry, Tran fully reinvented herself—becoming a respected actress, comic book writer, and DJ:
Film & TV: Starred in Les Kaïra (2012), Metal Hurlant Chronicles, and martial arts action film Jailbreak
Voice Work: Voiced characters in Les Lascars
TV Host: Fronted her own program on MCM (2011)
Commercials: Featured in campaigns for Alloresto
Music Videos: Appeared in visuals for Doc Gyneco, Miguel Bosé, and Electronic Conspiracy
✍️ Writing & Art
Blogger: Contributor to Les Inrocks and Le Nouvel Obs
Comics: Creator of the series Heartbreaker (2014–2017)
Art Collaborator: Partnered with Prune Nourry (Genesis) and Iglika Christova (Imaginary Areas)
DJing: Performs live sets fusing electronic beats and visual performance
? Legacy & Recognition
Named one of France’s 100 Most Influential Women (2011)
Admired for her advocacy on sexual empowerment, body autonomy, and artistic freedom
Continues to challenge stereotypes and push artistic boundaries
? Fun Fact
Her stage name Katsuni was chosen for its exotic flair, but her true identity—Céline Tran—now commands respect across artistic circles, proving once and for all that talent and reinvention are the ultimate power moves.
Awards
2004: European X Award for Best Actress (France)
2004: AVN Award for Best Anal Sex Scene – Multiple POV (with Gisselle & Michael Stefano)
2005: AVN Award for Female Foreign Performer of the Year
2005: 22nd Annual AVN Awards: A Jenna Jameson Kinda Night
2005: AVN Award for Best Anal Sex Scene – Lex Steele XXX 3
2006: AVN Award for Female Foreign Performer of the Year
2006: AVN Award for Best Interactive DVD – Virtual Katsuni
2006: AVN Award for Best Anal Sex Scene – Cumshitters
2006: AVN Award for Best Tease Performance – Ass Worship 7
2007: AVN Award for Female Foreign Performer of the Year
2007: AVN Award Winners Announced
2007: AVN Award for Best Supporting Actress (Video) – Fashionistas Safado – The Challenge
2007: AVN Award for Best Group Sex Scene (Film) – FUCK (with Carmen Hart, Kirsten Price, Mia Smiles, Eric Masterson, Chris Cannon, Tommy Gunn & Randy Spears)
2007: AVN Award for Best All-Girl Sex Scene (Film) – FUCK (with Jessica Drake, Felecia, Clara G.)
2007: Ninfa Prize for Best Actress – French Connection
2008: AVN Award for Best Sex Scene in a Foreign-Shot Production – Furious Fuckers Final Race
2009: Hot d’Or for Best French Actress – Pirates II: Stagnetti’s Revenge
2009: Hot d’Or for Best Actress Blog
