Actress Ming-Na Wen was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for her contributions to the television industry. The honour marks the 2,757th star on the iconic California sidewalk, with Wen being recognised in the “Television” category.
Wen’s career has spanned almost four decades, delivering unforgettable performances across multiple genres. Her career began in a school play and led her to Carnegie Mellon University. Her first break-out role came in daytime television’s “As the World Turns,” where she played the first contract role for an Asian-American actor. Wen’s career progressed with roles in popular TV series such as “ER,” Marvel’s “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D,” and “The Mandalorian.” She also voiced the lead in Disney’s “Mulan.” In 2019, she was inducted into Disney Legends. Wen’s most recent work has come as Fennec Shand in “The Mandalorian” and its spin-off, “The Book of Boba Fett.”
The ceremony celebrated Wen’s continued rise to stardom, with notable names in attendance. Her star is located at 6840 Hollywood Blvd, beside the El Capitan Theatre. During the ceremony, Wen highlighted the importance of writers in the film and television industry, thanking them for their contributions to her career. Wen also thanked her mother for giving her her Chinese name, emphasising the importance of representation.
In an interview with The New York Times, Wen expressed her anxiety about the honour, though she also sees it as an opportunity to inspire others, particularly Asian Americans. She said that when she was growing up, there were not many names like hers in Hollywood. Wen said, “If someone is walking over that star and they see it’s an Asian American name, a Chinese name, what does that represent? How can it inspire others?”
Wen’s star is not the only recent honour she has received. She is set to executive produce and star in a docuseries, “The Sweet and the Sour,” with production company Compelling Pictures. The series will explore the relationship and history between Asian and Asian American Pacific Islander communities and food. Celebrity guests will join Wen to sample selected dishes and recipes, aiming to challenge cultural stereotypes.
Throughout her career, Wen has been a role model for many aspiring actors. As the first Asian-American actor to play a contract role in a daytime drama, Wen broke down barriers for other Asian-American actors. With her Hollywood Walk of Fame honour, Wen continues her legacy of inspiring the next generation of entertainers.
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