Commander Deanna Troi (pronounced /diːˈænə/) is a main character in the science-fiction TV series Star Trek: The Next Generation and related TV series and films, portrayed by actress Marina Sirtis. Troi is half-human, half-Betazoid and has the empathic ability to sense emotions. She serves as the ship's counselor on the Enterprise. Throughout most of the series, she holds the rank of Lieutenant Commander. In the seventh season, however, Troi take...
more
Commander Deanna Troi (pronounced /diːˈænə/) is a main character in the science-fiction TV series Star Trek: The Next Generation and related TV series and films, portrayed by actress Marina Sirtis. Troi is half-human, half-Betazoid and has the empathic ability to sense emotions. She serves as the ship's counselor on the Enterprise. Throughout most of the series, she holds the rank of Lieutenant Commander. In the seventh season, however, Troi takes the Bridge Officer's Exam, and (with the help of William Riker) is promoted to the rank of Commander, but continues as counselor.
Marina Sirtis at first read for the role of Tasha Yar in 1986. She had, in total, five readings all with Gene Roddenberry and other executives. It has been noted that Roddenberry took a liking to her almost immediately. Denise Crosby, who eventually won the role of Tasha, auditioned for the role of Deanna Troi. It was said that Marina Sirtis had a more "exotic" feel about her (as stated in the DVD extras found on...
less
