I've always dreamed that George Lucas would call me one day and ask me to be in one of the 'Star Wars' films. Ming-Na Wen calldaydream Change image and share on social
I'm as proud to be Chinese as I am American. Ming-Na Wen americanchineseproud Change image and share on social
I was a total sci-fi geek. 'Star Wars' was my ultimate favorite. Ming-Na Wen favoritegeeksci Change image and share on social
Mom takes all the credit for my success. Now Mom says, 'I read your face when you were a baby, and it said you were going to be a star. That's why I named you Ming - because it's all about the sun and the stars and enlightenment.' Ming-Na Wen babycreditenlightenment share on social
Both my parents are chefs... I grew up in a restaurant and was always surrounded by cooks. I love food. Ming-Na Wen chefcookfood Change image and share on social
Mulan is so important in Chinese folklore - a fearless girl who cared about her family and country so much that she was willing to join the fight and sacrifice herself. Ming-Na Wen carechinesecountry Change image and share on social
The 'ER' role was not Asian-specific, and my agent knew that I loved the show. Ming-Na Wen agentasianknow Change image and share on social
That's what was so amazing about 'Mulan.' Here is this story with all Chinese characters, and yet so many people related to her character and loved the story. So I really think as long as you have a good story that relates to a lot of people, it doesn't matter what ethnicity it is. Ming-Na Wen amazecharacterchinese share on social
There's just so much love that goes into home cooking, and I think it will really help the American family overall. I'm hoping to maybe get a cookbook out one day because I've got some great family recipes. Ming-Na Wen americancookcookbook share on social
