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THEN AND NOW: The solid of 'Mulan' 25 years later

Ming-Na Wen not too long ago received a star on the Hollywood Stroll of Fame, whereas Lea Salonga has continued to have a profitable profession in music and theater.

Ming-Na Wen and Lea Salonga

Photographs of Ming-Na Wen and Lea Salonga lately.

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In Might 2023, Wen received a star on the Hollywood Stroll of Fame, just a few days earlier than the twenty fifth anniversary of the premiere of “Mulan” on the Hollywood Bowl.

Since Mulan, Wen has had a flourishing appearing profession, along with her most notable roles being in franchises resembling “Star Wars,” DC, and Marvel. For seven years, she performed Melinda Might in “Brokers of S.H.I.E.L.D,” and she or he has not too long ago performed Fennec Shand in three “Star Wars” sequence.

Wen’s most up-to-date function is starring within the Max authentic spinoff, “Gremlins: Secrets and techniques of the Mogwai.”

Salonga additionally continued to have a meteoric rise.

In line with her web site, she has carried out for six Philippine presidents, 4 American presidents (Joe Biden, George H. W. Bush, Invoice Clinton, and George W. Bush), Queen Elizabeth II, and the previous Princess of Wales, Diana.

Salonga has launched a number of albums, carried out sold-out concert events, served as a decide on the Philippines model of “The Voice,” and appeared within the 2022 reboot sequence, “Fairly Little Liars: Authentic Sin.”

This yr, Salonga is starring in two Broadway exhibits, “Right here Lies Love” and “Previous Pals.”