Ming-Na Wen - Actor Profile

Ming-Na Wen

Acting
Freshness: Jan 19, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 20, 1963
Birth Place: Coloane Island, Macau

About Ming-Na Wen

Ming-Na Wen (Chinese: 溫明娜; 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  Screen Actors Guild Award nomination. She was honoured as a Disney Legend in 2019 and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2023. Wen's breakthrough role was as June Woo in The Joy Luck Club (1993). Other early successes include the role of Dr Jing-Mei "Deb" Chen in the medical drama series ER (1995–2004) and her voice role as Fa Mulan in the Walt Disney Animated Classic Mulan, as well as its sequel Mulan II, several video games and guest appearances in TV shows such as Sofia the First. Additionally, Wen made a cameo appearance in the live-action remake of Mulan (2020). Wen is well-known for playing agent Melinda May in the Marvel series Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (2013–2020) and has also appeared in the Star Wars franchise as the bounty hunter Fennec Shand, appearing in The Mandalorian (2019–2020) Star Wars: The Bad Batch (2021, 2024), and The Book of Boba Fett (2021–2022). Other notable roles include  Chun-Li in Street Fighter (1994), Detective Ellen Yin in The Batman (2004–2005), and Camile Wray in Stargate Universe (2009–2011). Description above from the Wikipedia article Ming-Na Wen, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Ming-Na Wen reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Action

The majority of Ming-Na Wen's filmography leans towards the Action genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 40% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Ming-Na Wen remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Declaration of Independence, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Ming-Na Wen Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Ming-Na Wen's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Ming-Na Wen.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Tether Captain Lingard Flop Similar →
2025 Karate Kid: Legends Dr. Fong Hit Similar →
2024 Good Men Self Flop Similar →
2024 Glitter & Doom Ivy Flop Similar →
2023 Pencils vs Pixels Self - Narrator (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2021 Under the Helmet: The Legacy of Boba Fett Self Hit Similar →
2021 DC Showcase: The Losers Fan Long (voice) Average Similar →
2020 Mulan Esteemed Guest Hit Similar →
2019 Celebrating Marvel's Stan Lee Self Hit Similar →
2019 Daughter of Shanghai Self Super Hit Similar →
2019 Marvel Rising: Heart of Iron Hala the Accuser (voice) Hit Similar →
2018 Ralph Breaks the Internet Mulan (voice) Hit Similar →
2018 Marvel Rising: Secret Warriors Hala the Accuser (voice) Average Similar →
2018 Sofia the First: Forever Royal Vega (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2016 The Darkness Wendy Flop Similar →
2016 Marvel's Captain America: 75 Heroic Years Self Hit Similar →
2015 Parallel Man: Infinite Pursuit Agent Mackenzie Cartwright (voice) Hit Similar →
2014 April Rain Hillary Flop Similar →
2014 Marvel Studios: Assembling a Universe Self Hit Similar →
2013 Mulan: 15th Anniversary - The Voices of Mulan II Self - Voice of Mulan Flop Similar →
2012 Super Cyclone Dr. Jenna Sparks Flop Similar →
2010 Breakdance Academy Judy Roberts Flop Similar →
2009 Push Emily Hu Average Similar →
2008 Prom Night Dr. Elisha Crowe Flop Similar →
2006 Disney Princess Sing Along Songs, Vol. 3 - Perfectly Princess Mulan (speaking voice) Super Hit Similar →
2004 Mulan II Mulan (voice) Hit Similar →
2004 When Star Wars Ruled the World Self Super Hit Similar →
2004 Perfection Woman Flop Similar →
2003 Declaration of Independence Self Super Hit Similar →
2002 NBC 75th Anniversary Special Self Flop Similar →
2001 Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within - Aki's Dream Reconstruction Aki Ross Flop Similar →
2001 Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within Dr. Aki Ross (voice) Average Similar →
2001 Teddy Bears' Picnic Katy Woo Flop Similar →
2001 Disney Through The Decades - Flop Similar →
1998 From Legend To Life: The Making of Mulan Self Flop Similar →
1998 Mulan Mulan (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1998 Reflections on Ice: Michelle Kwan Skates to the Music of Disney's 'Mulan' Fa Mulan / Fa Ping (voice) Hit Similar →
1998 Tempting Fate Ellen Moretti Average Similar →
1997 One Night Stand Mimi Carlyle Average Similar →
1994 Street Fighter Chun-Li Flop Similar →
1994 Hong Kong 97 Katie Chun Flop Similar →
1994 Vanishing Son IV Mai Flop Similar →
1994 Vanishing Son II Mai Hit Similar →
1994 Terminal Voyage Han Flop Similar →
1993 The Joy Luck Club June Woo Hit Similar →
1993 Blind Spot Mitsuko Average Similar →
1993 Rain Without Thunder 'Uudie' Prisoner Flop Similar →
N/A The Joy Luck Club 2 June Woo Flop Similar →
N/A Better Life - Flop Similar →
N/A Enormous (voice) Flop Similar →

Ming-Na Wen - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Ming-Na Wen?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ming-Na Wen is "Declaration of Independence" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Ming-Na Wen acted in?

Ming-Na Wen has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Ming-Na Wen?

Other notable films include "Daughter of Shanghai", "Sofia the First: Forever Royal", and "When Star Wars Ruled the World".