Growing up as an Asian American in this society, there were a lot of times where you feel isolated or out of place as an Asian. And growing up in White America, that's absolutely my experience. And I think that's why I got into acting because I wanted to be anybody else but Asian.

More Quotes by Ming-Na Wen

I love that synergy between being entertainers and having people respond. There's no greater reward.

What I want is the same opportunities as anyone to get a part.

I'm as proud to be Chinese as I am American.

I'm trying to show I'm a trained actress - I can transform myself into different characters. I'm not just an ingenue.

I'm not one of those actresses that's going to feel like I never achieved my dreams and goals and just get disgruntled and hate everything about the business. I've had so much fun.

I've loved all forms of animation.