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Ming-Na Wen Biography

Birth Name:Ming-Na Wen

Birth Place:Coloane Island, Macau, China

Profession Actress, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Received the 2018 Artemis Women in Action Film Festival's Action Paladin Award
  • Graduated from Carnegie Mellon University
  • Got married to actor Eric Michael Zee
  • Got her start in acting with an appearance on "Mr․ Rogers' Neighborhood․"
  • Frequently takes on the role of fighting characters
  • Originated the role of Eng Eling and Elizabeth Kwong in the Broadway production "Golden Child" in 1998
  • Well known for her roles in the series "ER" and "Agents of S․H․I․E․L․D․"

Awards

  • 1998Annie-Outstanding Individual Achievement for Voice Acting by a Female Performer in an Animated Feature Production: winner
  • 1999OFTA Film Award-Best Voice-Over Performance: nominated
  • 1999OFTA Film Award-Best Family Actress: winner
  • 2001Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2016Blimp Award-Favorite Family TV Actress: nominated
  • 2021Family Film Award-Outstanding Actress in a Television Drama: winner
  • 2021HCA Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Streaming Series, Drama: nominated
  • 2022Saturn Award-Best Actress in a Streaming Series: winner
  • 2022HCA Award-Best Actress in a Streaming Series, Drama: nominated