Ming-Na Wen is an American actress and model. Many people know her for playing Melinda in the Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. from 2013 to 2020. However, her career breakthrough was in The Joy Luck Club in 1993 where she appeared as June Woo.
Do you know who was the first spouse of Ming-Na Wen? Her first spouse was the late Kirk Aanes. Sadly, he died following atherosclerotic heart disease but they were already divorced by then. In this post, we will share details of who Kirk Aanes is. Moreover, we will talk about who Ming-Na Wen is and her career highlights. Let’s begin!
Kirk Aanes’ Bio
Kirk Aanes was an American male born on August 5, 1964. He was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. Kirk was popular for his roles in The City (1995), Love Thy Neighbor (2005), and Loving (1983).
He also gained much recognition after marrying Ming-Na Wen. Kirk graduated from Albert Lea High School with the class of 1982. He then graduated Summa Cum Laude from St. Cloud State University where he obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in theatre and creative writing.
Kirk Aanes’ Career
Upon graduating, Kirk Aanes then moved to New York City in pursuit of his passion for writing and theatre. He then started writing for television dramas where he gained much success. He then won the Eugene O’Neil Award for one of his short plays.
It was known that Kirk had an amazing personality and would easily make friends and help those around him feel happy and comfortable.
Personal Life and Death
Kirk Aanes married Ming-Na Wen in 1990. His ex-wife was popular for being a TV and movie actress and her popularity also pushed Kirk into the limelight. Their wedding was held at Lamb’s Theaters in New York City and they settled in Manhattan. Unfortunately, their marriage only lasted two years.
Talking about hobby, Kirk enjoyed playing the guitar and he loved listening to the Beatles alongside other genre of music. Moreover, he also enjoyed playing golf and pool when he got the opportunity.
Kirk had a tragic automobile accident on his way home in the Pocono Mountains in match 1996. The accident put him into a comma for five weeks and it came with many broken bones. Moreover, he suffered brain damage that came with short term memory loss and disability.
Regarding his death, it occurred on January 11, 2014. It resulted from atherosclerotic heart disease and he died in Fort Myers, Florida, USA.
Who is Ming-Na Wen?
Kirk’s ex-spouse was born on November 20, 1963. She is an American actress and model who is best known for her role as Melinda May in Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. from 2013 to 2020. Ming-Na had her breakthrough in The Joy Luck Club in 1993 when she played June Woo.
Ming-Nae is also known for voicing the eponymous character in the Mulan animated film. She also reprised the role of Mulan in the video game. She is now a mother of two children and the wife of Eric Michael Zee.