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Michelle Forbes played Ro Laren, a Bajoran ensign who serves aboard the USS Enterprise-D in "Star Trek: The Next Generation." Forbes got the role of Ro Laren after impressing the producers when she appeared as Dara, the daughter of Kaelon scientist Doctor Timicin (played by David Ogden Stiers). The Bajorans were an oppressed race, a result of the long ago occupation of the planet Bajor by the Cardassians. Ro Laren eventually leaves the Enterprise-D to join the Bajoran Resistance.
Forbes was offered a role in the follow up series, "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine," but declined the offer so that she could pursue other projects.
Forbes was offered a role in the follow up series, "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine," but declined the offer so that she could pursue other projects.