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Ming-Na Wen

Ming-Na Wen - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornNovember 20, 1963
Age62
BirthplaceColoane, Macau
Zodiac SignScorpio - (see also Ming-Na Wen's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacRabbit
GenerationBaby Boomer Generation
Known ForVoicing Mulan in Disney's 'Mulan', and starring as Melinda May in 'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.'

Intro

Ming-Na Wen is a Chinese-American actress known for her roles in television and film, most notably as the voice of Mulan in Disney's animated film and as Melinda May in 'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.' She has had a significant impact on Asian representation in Hollywood.

Early Life & Background

Ming-Na Wen was born in Coloane, Macau, and moved with her mother to Hong Kong, and later to the United States as a child. She grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where she attended Mt. Lebanon High School and later graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with a degree in theater.

Career Highlights

  • Voiced the title character in Disney's 'Mulan' (1998) and its sequel.
  • Portrayed Dr. Jing-Mei 'Deb' Chen in 'ER' (2000–2004).
  • Starred as Melinda May in Marvel's 'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.' (2013–2020).
  • Appeared as Fennec Shand in 'The Mandalorian,' 'The Book of Boba Fett,' and 'Star Wars: The Bad Batch'.

Trivia

  • She is fluent in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin.
  • She was named a 'Disney Legend' in 2019 by The Walt Disney Company.

FAQs

People also ask

How old is Ming-Na Wen?

Ming-Na Wen is 62 years old.

When was Ming-Na Wen born?

Ming-Na Wen was born the 20 November 1963.

Where is Ming-Na Wen from?

Coloane, Macau.

On Her Birth-Day

About November 20th, 1963, in brief:

  • Historical events: Ming-Na Wen, an American actress known for her roles in 'Mulan' and 'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.,' was born on November 20, 1963. She has made significant contributions to film and television, becoming a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.
  • Day of the week: November 20th, 1963 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • #1 US song: I'm Leaving It Up To You by Dale & Grace
  • #1 UK song: You'll Never Walk Alone by Gerry & The Pacemakers
  • Popular movie: The Great Escape directed by John Sturges

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ming-Na_Wen
  2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001845/