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
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
I was a total sci-fi geek. 'Star Wars' was my ultimate favorite. Ming-Na Wen favoritegeeksci Change image and share on social
Growing up as an Asian American in this society, there were a lot of times where you feel isolated or out of place as an Asian. And growing up in White America, that's absolutely my experience. And I think that's why I got into acting because I wanted to be anybody else but Asian. Ming-Na Wen absolutelyactamerica share on social
I'm like Madonna: I'm Ming-Na. Just my first and middle name. That's it. Pure and simple. Ming-Na Wen madonnamiddleming Change image and share on social
I'm not one of those actresses that's going to feel like I never achieved my dreams and goals and just get disgruntled and hate everything about the business. I've had so much fun. Ming-Na Wen achieveactressbusiness Change image and share on social
I love that synergy between being entertainers and having people respond. There's no greater reward. Ming-Na Wen entertainergreatlove 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
What I want is the same opportunities as anyone to get a part. Ming-Na Wen opportunitypart Change image and share on social
I'm sort of a gypsy at heart and don't like to stay in one place too long. Ming-Na Wen gypsyheartlong Change image and share on social
