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Power Rangers Star Fought for Fair Wages, Inspires Legacy

4/8/2025

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Thuy Trang, the original Power Rangers star, bravely championed fair wages during the show's peak in 1993, only to be fired alongside her co-stars for speaking out. This shocking move highlighted the stark contrast between the show's billion-dollar toy sales and the meager pay for its actors. Now, as a new season is set to debut on Disney+, her legacy of courage resonates.

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Thuy Trang, the original Power Rangers star, bravely championed fair wages during the show's peak in 1993, only to be fired alongside her co-stars for speaking out. This shocking move highlighted the stark contrast between the show's billion-dollar toy sales and the meager pay for its actors. Now, as a new season is set to debut on Disney+, her legacy of courage resonates.