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Ming-Na Wen
Ming-Na Wen (; 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 nomination for a Screen Actors Guild Award. She was honored 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 Fen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Coloane
Coloane ( Chinese: 路環, Portuguese: ''Coloane'') is the southernmost area in Macau, connected to Taipa through the area known as Cotai, which is largely built from reclaimed land. Known as “''Lou Wan''” in Cantonese, Coloane forms the southern part of Macau. Its population consists of several settlements dotted around the parish, such as Vila de Coloane (Coloane Village), Hac Sa, Ká-Hó, and Cheoc Van. Administratively, the boundaries of the traditional civil parish () of São Francisco Xavier are coterminous with that of Coloane. Etymology Coloane was historically known in Cantonese as ''Gau Ou Saan'' (九澳山 ''lit.'' "Nine-inlet Mountain" or transcribed in Portuguese as Ká-Hó) and ''Yim Jou Waan'' (鹽灶灣, ''lit.'' "Salt-stove Bay"). The Portuguese name of "Coloane" is derived from the Cantonese pronunciation of ''Gwo Lou Waan'' (過路環, ''lit.'' "Passing-road Ring"). Geography Coloane has an area of , is long and is from the Macau Peninsula. The narrowe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mulan (1998 Film)
''Mulan'' is a 1998 American animated musical film, musical Coming-of-age story, coming-of-age action-adventure film produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios, Walt Disney Feature Animation for Walt Disney Pictures. Based on the Chinese legend of Hua Mulan, the film was directed by Barry Cook and Tony Bancroft and produced by Pam Coats, from a screenplay by Rita Hsiao, Chris Sanders, Philip LaZebnik, and the writing team of Raymond Singer and Eugenia Bostwick-Singer, and a story by Robert D. San Souci. Ming-Na Wen, Eddie Murphy, Miguel Ferrer, and BD Wong star in the English version as Mulan (Disney character), Mulan, Mushu, List of Disney's Mulan characters#Shan Yu, Shan Yu, and Captain Li Shang, respectively, while Jackie Chan provided the voice of Li Shang for the Chinese dubs of the film. The film's plot takes place in China during an unspecified Imperial dynasty, where Mulan (Disney character), Fa Mulan, daughter of aged warrior Fa Zhou, impersonates a man to take her father ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Street Fighter (1994 Film)
''Street Fighter'' is a 1994 action film written and directed by Steven E. de Souza, based on the video game series of the same name developed and published by Capcom. It was one of two films released in 1994 specifically adapting ''Street Fighter II'', following '' Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie''. Distributed by Universal Pictures in the United States and Columbia TriStar Film Distributors International internationally, the film stars Jean-Claude Van Damme and Raul Julia (in his final theatrical film role) along with supporting performances by Byron Mann, Damian Chapa, Kylie Minogue, Ming-Na Wen and Wes Studi. The adaptation focuses on the efforts by Colonel Guile (Van Damme) to bring down General M. Bison (Julia), the military dictator and drug kingpin of Shadaloo City who aspires to conquer the world with an army of genetic supersoldiers, while enlisting the aid of street fighters Ryu (Mann) and Ken (Chapa) to infiltrate Bison's empire and help destroy it from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chun-Li
Chun-Li (; Japanese: , Hepburn: ) is a character in Capcom's ''Street Fighter'' video game series. She first appeared in '' Street Fighter II: The World Warrior'' in 1991 and is the first female playable character to appear in a fighting game to gain mainstream recognition. She is a martial artist and Interpol officer who seeks revenge for the death of her father by the series' antagonist M. Bison. Since her debut, Chun-Li has become a pop culture icon and one of the series' most iconic characters. She has appeared in nearly all subsequent installments of the series and several other Capcom games, in addition to third-party games. She is also featured in ''Street Fighter''-related media, including two feature films, multiple anime and comic book productions, and other official series merchandise. She has earned much positive fan and critical reception for factors such as her backstory, athleticism and in-game playability, and she is considered a trailblazer for female character ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Book Of Boba Fett
''The Book of Boba Fett'' is an American space Western television miniseries created by Jon Favreau for the streaming service Disney+. It is part of the ''Star Wars'' franchise and a spin-off from '' The Mandalorian'', taking place in the same timeframe as that series and its other interconnected spin-offs after the events of the film ''Return of the Jedi'' (1983). ''The Book of Boba Fett'' follows bounty hunter Boba Fett from ''The Mandalorian'' and other ''Star Wars'' media as he establishes himself as the new crime lord of Jabba the Hutt's former territory. Temuera Morrison stars as the title character, with Ming-Na Wen and Pedro Pascal also starring. All reprise their roles from ''The Mandalorian'' and other ''Star Wars'' media. A standalone ''Star Wars'' film centered on Boba Fett was in early development at Lucasfilm before the company began prioritizing streaming series such as ''The Mandalorian''. A potential spin-off series was first reported in November 2020 and w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Bad Batch
The Bad Batch may refer to: * Clone Force 99, a special clone trooper unit in the ''Star Wars'' universe ** '' Star Wars: The Bad Batch'', a 2021 animated television series based on this unit ** " The Bad Batch", an episode of the ''Star Wars: The Clone Wars'' TV series * ''Bad Batch'', a 2010 film with JR Lemon * ''The Bad Batch'' (film), a 2016 dystopic thriller film {{disambig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Mandalorian
''The Mandalorian'' is an American space Western television series created by Jon Favreau for the streaming service Disney+. It is the first live-action series in the ''Star Wars'' franchise and begins five years after the events of the film '' Return of the Jedi'' (1983). It follows a lone bounty hunter who protects a Force-sensitive child, Grogu, from remnant Imperial forces. Pedro Pascal stars as the title character, with Katee Sackhoff co-starring in the third season. ''Star Wars'' creator George Lucas had begun developing a live-action ''Star Wars'' television series by 2009, but it was deemed too expensive to produce. He sold Lucasfilm to Disney in October 2012, and work on a new ''Star Wars'' series began for Disney+. Favreau signed on as writer and showrunner in March 2018. He executive produces alongside Dave Filoni, Kathleen Kennedy, and Colin Wilson; Rick Famuyiwa joined them for the third season. The title was announced in October 2018 when filming s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fennec Shand
Fennec Shand is a fictional character in the ''Star Wars'' franchise portrayed by Ming-Na Wen in the Disney+ television series ''The Mandalorian'', '' The Bad Batch'', and ''The Book of Boba Fett''. An elite mercenary and assassin, she was introduced in " Chapter 5: The Gunslinger" of ''The Mandalorian'', in which she is sought by the show's title character and another bounty hunter, Toro Calican, who seemingly kills her. " Chapter 14: The Tragedy" established that Fennec was saved by Boba Fett, leaving her in his debt, and had parts of her body replaced with cybernetics. As Fett's new partner, she assists him in his mission to recover his old armor from the Mandalorian, and later to rescue Grogu to honor an agreement made with the latter. Once their mission is completed, the two conquer Tatooine and the remnants of the Hutt cartels. In ''The Book of Boba Fett'', Fennec and Fett come into conflict with various enemies attempting to seize power from them, leading them to ally wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Star Wars
''Star Wars'' is an American epic film, epic space opera media franchise created by George Lucas, which began with the Star Wars (film), eponymous 1977 film and Cultural impact of Star Wars, quickly became a worldwide popular culture, pop culture phenomenon. The franchise has been expanded into List of Star Wars films, various films and Star Wars expanded to other media, other media, including List of Star Wars television series, television series, Star Wars video games, video games, List of Star Wars books, novels, List of Star Wars comic books, comic books, List of Star Wars theme parks attractions, theme park attractions, and Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, themed areas, comprising Universe of Star Wars, an all-encompassing fictional universe. ''Star Wars'' is one of the List of highest-grossing media franchises, highest-grossing media franchises of all time. The original 1977 film, retroactively subtitled ''Star Wars (film), Episode IV: A New Hope'', was followed by the sequels ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Agents Of S
Agent may refer to: Espionage, investigation, and law *, spies or intelligence officers * Law of agency, laws involving a person authorized to act on behalf of another ** Agent of record, a person with a contractual agreement with an insurance policy owner ** Election agent, a person responsible for the conduct of a political campaign ** Free agent, a sports player who is eligible to sign with any club or franchise ** Literary agent, an agent who represents writers and their written works ** Modeling agency, a person or a corporation which represents fashion models ** Press agent, a professional publicist ** Foreign agent, a person who carries out the interests of a foreign country ** Political agent (other) ** Patent attorney, an attorney who represents clients in patent matters ** Real estate agent, an intermediary between sellers and buyers of real estate ** Registered agent, in the US, receives service of process for a party in a legal action ** Shipp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marvel Cinematic Universe
The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is an American media franchise and shared universe centered on List of Marvel Cinematic Universe films, a series of superhero films produced by Marvel Studios. The films are based on characters that appear in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The franchise also includes List of Marvel Cinematic Universe television series, several television series, short films, digital series, and literature. The shared universe, much like the original Marvel Universe in comic books, was established by Crossover (fiction), crossing over common plot elements, settings, cast, and characters. Marvel Studios releases its films in groups called "Phases", with the first three phases collectively known as "The Infinity Saga" and the following three phases as "The Multiverse Saga". The first MCU film, ''Iron Man (2008 film), Iron Man'' (2008), began Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase One, Phase One, which culminated in the 2012 crossover film ''The A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Melinda May
Melinda Qiaolian May, also known as The Cavalry, is a fictional character that originated in the Marvel Cinematic Universe before appearing in Marvel Comics. The character, created by Joss Whedon, Jed Whedon and Maurissa Tancharoen, first appeared in the pilot episode of ''Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.'' in September 2013, and has continually been portrayed by Ming-Na Wen. Fictional character biography New Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. Melinda May is brought on to the recently resurrected S.H.I.E.L.D. agent Phil Coulson's team as pilot and field agent, to investigate superhumans and other related phenomena. She is shown to be in a relationship with fellow agent Grant Ward. Coulson tells agent Skye that May, during a mission in Bahrain in 2008, single-handedly took out a superhuman threat and several accomplices, saving a team of S.H.I.E.L.D. agents, though a young girl was killed in the crossfire. Left traumatized by the experience, May withdrew from field duty. Later, her trauma is show ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
