Star Wars: Episode VIII has already begun filming, and joining the cast are some familiar names, including Benicio del Toro and Laura Dern. But many fans may not recognize one newcomer to the cast: Kelly Marie Tran.

Tran, who has been acting in small film and TV roles since 2011, might be a familiar face to Internet comedy fans after appearing in several CollegeHumor videos.

Recently, she appeared in a popular video called "Periods Aren't That Gross" for CollegeHumor.

We don't know whether Tran's role in the next Star Wars movie will be comedic. Her character is yet to be announced and does not appear on her IMDb page. But there's always a little room for comedic timing and wit in Star Wars.

Given Tran's resume, she definitely has the chops. Her other CollegeHumor videos of note include "Are You Asian Enough," "I'm So Broke," "Philosophical Truth or Dare" and "If You're Only 20-Something, Stop Saying You're Old."

"Are You Asian Enough"

"I'm So Broke"

"Philosophical Truth or Dare"

"If You're Only 20-Something, Stop Saying You're Old"

During her work with CollegeHumor, she worked with comedian Adam Conover on his show Adam Ruins Everything. Conover's show began as a CollegeHumor segment and has since been developed as a show for TruTV.

Tran was also a featured actress on two episodes of the About A Boy sitcom on NBC and one episode of Comedy Bang! Bang! on IFC.

Beyond television, Tran has appeared in several independent short films, including Untouchable, The Rising Cost of Cosmetics and Andy's CDs.

With Tran on board, it looks like Star Wars fans may have another female hero to look up to.