I'm like Madonna: I'm Ming-Na. Just my first and middle name. That's it. Pure and simple.

You have to start thinking a little differently as an actor.

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

I'm like Madonna: I'm Ming-Na. Just my first and middle name. That's it. Pure and simple.

I've loved all forms of animation.

I'm sort of a gypsy at heart and don't like to stay in one place too long.

I love doing TV. It's so great for my world as a mom, as someone who likes to have a steady job and go to work feeling secure because I'm with a family.