Ming-Na Wen

Ming-Na Wen is an American actress and model born in Macau, China, who is known for roles in film, television, and voice acting.

Ming-Na Wen is an American actress and model born in Macau, China, known for her roles in film, television, and voice acting. She is widely recognized for her work on *ER*, *The Joy Luck Club*, Disney’s *Mulan*, *Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.*, and as Fennec Shand in the *Star Wars* franchise.

Early life

Ming-Na Wen was born on November 20, 1963, on Coloane Island, Macau, China. She moved to the United States with her family as a child, with sources indicating she was either four or five years old at the time, and grew up in the U.S.

Career

Wen built a career across television, film, and voice acting. She became the first Asian-American actress to land a contract role on a daytime soap in 1988. She gained wide recognition for her role as Dr. Jing-Mei 'Deb' Chen on *ER* and voiced Fa Mulan in Disney’s 1998 animated film *Mulan*. She later played Melinda May in *Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.* and Fennec Shand in several *Star Wars* productions.

Recognition

Wen has received industry recognition including an Annie Award and a Saturn Award. She was named a Disney Legend in 2019 and received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2023.

Cultural significance

She is frequently cited as a prominent Asian-American performer, particularly for breakthrough roles in mainstream U.S. television and major studio films.