22 Roles Where Ming-na Wen Was The Perfect Casting
Since then, Wen has had many Disney-related projects, where she embodies fierceness and fearlessness. This includes Agent May in Marvel’s Agent of SHIELD, and Fennec Shand from The Book of Boba Fett and The Mandalorian.
Her most recent role in the Star War franchise is actually her dream comes true. Wen has waited 4 decades to be cast for a role in the iconic franchise. For Wen, Fennec Shand shares many attributes with her: she has skills, and she is honest and fearless. This connection makes the character even more personal for her.
And the Star War fanbase cannot be happier for Wen to be on the franchise. And that doesn’t happen a lot. Star War fans are fierce. And opinionated. She even continues voicing Fennec Shand in the animated show.
She is also set to appear in Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai as Fong Wing and Glitter & Doom as Ivy. Let’s take a look at Ming-na Wen’s other memorable roles.
#1 Mulan
Source: Walt Disney Pictures
#2 Chun-Li in Street Fighter
Source: Universal Pictures / Columbia Pictures
#3 Jing-mei (June) Woo in The Joy Luck Club
Source: Hollywood Pictures / Walt Disney Pictures
We all started small. For Ming-na Wen, Jing-mei “June” Woo was one of her first acting credits. She also provides the narration for the mother-daughter story.#4 Dr. Jing-Mei "Deb" Chen: ER
Source: NBC
Dr. Jing-Mei "Deb" Chen is an emergency medicine specialist in the ER. She began as a medical student and ended up as an attending physician in the program. Didn’t Wen say she was skilled?#5 Agent Melinda May: Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Source: ABC Studios / Marvel Television / Mutant Enemy ProductionsDistributor / Walt Disney Television
#6 Lisa Wu / Jade: Spawn: the Animated Series
Source: HBO Animation / Todd McFarlane Entertainment
#7 Detective Ellen Yin: The Batman
Source: Warner Bros. Television Distribution
#8 Dr. Elisha Crowe: Prom Night
Source: Sony Pictures / Screen Gems, / Newmarket Films / Alliance Communications
#9 Linda Harris: Two and a Half Men
Source: CBS / Warner Bros. Television Distribution
#10 Dr. Hirano: Phineas and Ferb
Source: Disney–ABC Domestic Television
#11 Farmworld Minerva: Adventure Time
Source: Frederator Studios / Cartoon Network Studios / Warner Bros. Television Distribution
#12 Camile Wray: SGU Stargate Universe
Source: Carol Segal / © Sci-Fi (Syfy) / Courtesy: Everett Collection
#13 Agent Lin Mei: Vanished
Source: Osprey Productions / 20th Century Fox Television
#14 Phyla-Vell: Guardians of the Galaxy (the animated series)
Source: Marvel Animation / Disney–ABC Domestic Television
#15 US Senator Michaela Wen: Eureka
Source: NBC Universal Television Distribution
#16 Vega: Sofia the First
Source: Disney–ABC Domestic Television
#17 Elaine Lee / Stephanie: Fresh Off the Boat
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#18 Agent Savannah: Milo Murphy's Law
Source: Disney Television Animation
#19 Aunt Sandra: Nora from Queens
Source: ViacomCBS Domestic Media Networks
#20 Natsumaru: Yasuke
Source: Netflix
In Yasuke, Wen voices Natsumaru. The warrior is an Iga Clas member who infiltrates Nobunaga Oda's ranks and works as one of his warriors.#21 Jasmine: Pretty Smart
Source: Netflix
In Pretty Smart, Jasmine is Jayden's estranged mother and former manager. She later reconciles with him after she gives him a high-profile sponsorship.#22 Gui Nai Nai: Ni Hao, Kai-Lan
Source: Nickelodeon
On the computer screen, that's her! Gui Nai Nai is Kai-great-aunt Lan's and her grandfather's sister.