Mom takes all the credit for my success. Now Mom says, 'I read your face when you were a baby, and it said you were going to be a star. That's why I named you Ming - because it's all about the sun and the stars and enlightenment.'

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

I was a total sci-fi geek. Star Wars was my ultimate favorite.

When I grew up in Pittsburgh in my parents' restaurant, I was almost like a country bumpkin.

There's just so much love that goes into home cooking, and I think it will really help the American family overall. I'm hoping to maybe get a cookbook out one day because I've got some great family recipes.

I've loved all forms of animation.

Both my parents are chefs I grew up in a restaurant and was always surrounded by cooks. I love food.