Age, Biography, and Wiki
Ming-Na Wen was born on November 20, 1963, in Coloane, Macau. She is best known for her breakout role as June Woo in The Joy Luck Club (1993) and her iconic voice role as Fa Mulan in the Disney Mulan films. Her career spans over three decades, with notable appearances in TV series like ER and Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., as well as in the Star Wars franchise.
| Occupation | Soap Opera Actress |
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| Date of Birth | 20 November 1963 |
| Age | 61 Years |
| Birth Place | Coloane, Portuguese Macau |
| Horoscope | Scorpio |
| Country | Macau |
Height, Weight & Measurements
- Height: 5 feet 4 inches (162.56 cm)
- Weight: Approximately 54 kg (119 lbs)
- Measurements: Not publicly disclosed
| Height | 5 feet 4 inches |
| Weight | 119 lbs |
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Dating & Relationship Status
Ming-Na Wen is married to Eric Michael Zee, a television writer and producer. They have been married since 1995 and have two children together.
Her mother Lin Chan Wen moved to Macau in the 1950s from Suzhou, China, to escape communism. Her father is of Malaysian Chinese descent. She has an older brother Jonathan and a younger brother Leong.
Wen's parents divorced when she was an infant, and she moved with her brother and mother to Hong Kong, where she attended a Catholic school. Her mother worked three jobs to provide for the family. Her mother remarried to Chinese American Soo Lim Yee, and when Wen was four years old, the family moved to New York City.
After five years, Wen's mother and stepfather relocated their family to the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area, where they bought and operated the Chinatown Inn restaurant (established in 1943), which is still in business. They resided in the suburb of Mt. Lebanon, Pennsylvania, and Wen attended Mount Lebanon High School. She majored in theatre at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, graduating in 1986.
She is also well known for her work with Disney. WDW Magazine writer Aaron Widmar called Wen an "incredibly talented Chinese actress, who has had a remarkable career that seems to only gain steam as it progresses—a rarity in Hollywood". He went on to say that she has "broken through barriers for Asian performers". In a 2014 article by a Chinese evening magazine based in Kunming, China, the Spring City Evening News wrote that "among the second-generation Chinese children who immigrated to the United States with their parents, Wen adhered to the excellent Chinese culture and etiquette." She was named a Disney Legend at the 2019 D23 Expo for her outstanding contributions to the Disney company.
In 1990, Wen married American film writer Kirk Aanes. They divorced three years later. On June 16, 1995, Wen married Eric Michael Zee and together they have a daughter and a son. Wen's first pregnancy was written into the ER script, with her character placing the child for adoption. Wen's daughter followed her mother's footsteps in voice acting and voices Princess Jun in the Disney Channel-animated series Sofia the First, credited as Michaela Zee.
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| Husband | Kirk Aanes (m. 1990-1993) Eric Michael Zee (m. June 16, 1995) |
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Net Worth and Salary
Ming-Na Wen's estimated net worth is approximately $5 million as of 2025. Her earnings primarily come from her extensive work in film and television, including voicing Fa Mulan in the Disney Mulan series and playing Agent Melinda May in Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D..
Career, Business, and Investments
- Breakthrough Roles: Notable roles include June Woo in The Joy Luck Club (1993), Dr. Jing-Mei "Deb" Chen in ER (1995–2004), and Fa Mulan in Disney's Mulan films.
- Recent Projects: She has appeared in The Mandalorian (2019–2020) and The Book of Boba Fett (2021–2022) as Fennec Shand.
- Business Ventures: While specific business investments are not widely reported, her involvement in over 100 projects showcases her prolific career in the entertainment industry.
Ming-Na Wen (born November 20, 1963) is an American actress and model. She has won multiple awards throughout her career, including an Annie Award and a Saturn Award, in addition to a nomination for a Screen Actors Guild Award. She was honored as a Disney Legend in 2019 and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2023.
Wen was cast as a regular in the Stargate Universe television series from October 2009 to May 2011 as political attaché Camile Wray. Wen appears in Disney Through the Decades, a documentary short about the history of The Walt Disney Company, hosting the 1990s section.
Social Network
Ming-Na Wen is active on social media platforms like Twitter and Instagram, where she engages with fans and shares updates about her projects.
Education
Ming-Na Wen attended Carnegie Mellon University, earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in drama.
With a career spanning numerous iconic franchises and a legacy as a Disney Legend, Ming-Na Wen continues to captivate audiences with her versatility and talent.
In 2004, Wen won a Hollywood Home Game on the World Poker Tour. In the fall of 2005, she starred on the NBC drama series Inconceivable as the lead character Rachel Lu. The series was cancelled after two episodes. Her next TV role was an FBI agent in the Fox kidnapping drama series Vanished, which premiered in the fall of 2006, but it too was cancelled. She played a college professor in the comedy series George Lopez.
From October 8 through October 29, 2007, Wen (billed as Ming Wen) appeared in a four-episode arc of CBS's Two and a Half Men playing Charlie Sheen's love interest, a judge closer to his own age. In November 2008, she guest-starred on two ABC series: Private Practice and Boston Legal. From December 5 to 6, 2008, Wen starred in a benefit production of the musical Grease with "Stuttering John" Melendez at the Class Act Theatre.
