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
I was a total sci-fi geek. 'Star Wars' was my ultimate favorite. Ming-Na Wen favoritegeeksci Change image and share on social
When I grew up in Pittsburgh in my parents' restaurant, I was almost like a country bumpkin. Ming-Na Wen bumpkincountrygrow Change image and share on social
'Mulan' holds a very special place in my heart. It's been 16 years since the film, but hordes of fans still come up and tell me how much she means to them. Ming-Na Wen fanfilmheart Change image and share on social
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
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
