Contributing to superhero films from Marvel or DC is a significant honor for many stars; however, not everyone gets the chance to work with both of these major studios. Nevertheless, there is a Vietnamese-American actress who has successfully appeared in films from both Marvel and DC, achieving remarkable success and establishing herself in Hollywood.
Vietnamese-American actress with a remarkable career in Hollywood
Dianne Doan, a Vietnamese-American living in Canada, has had a passion for performing arts since she was young. She developed a love for dance and performing, and her mother, Anh Tam, encouraged her to follow her dreams by enrolling in dance classes at a very early age. By the time she reached middle school, she had already started taking acting classes to enhance her skills. However, Dianne Doan began her showbiz career as a dancer.
Dianne and her mother during a dance performance
In 2010, she had the honor of participating in the opening dance performance of the Winter Olympics and later worked as a choreographer for famous singer Michael Bublé. In the same year, Dianne Doan began to appear in various roles, initially making only brief appearances. It was not until several years later that she rose to prominence with her role in Disney’s Descendants, a film series centered on famous character descendants. In the movie, she portrayed Lonnie, the daughter of Mulan and General Shang.
Dianne Doan in a Disney film
After her appearance in Disney films, Dianne Doan’s career began to soar. According to brand value statistics, she earned over $98,800 in a year (more than $230,000) as she started gaining fame in 2015. Since then, she has had more opportunities to star in Legends of Tomorrow from DC and Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D from Marvel, making her the only Vietnamese actress currently achieving this remarkable feat.
She participates in both DC and Marvel projects
Following her role as Mulan’s daughter, Dianne Doan continued to gain recognition from major film crews. In 2019, she had a leading role in the HBO series Warrior, inspired by the legendary martial artist Bruce Lee’s life. With her experience and endurance in the dance industry, Dianne Doan made a strong impression alongside other renowned Asian actors. As a result, her brand value soared to over $1 million.
Currently, Dianne Doan is actively promoting the third season of Warrior. She proudly shares in interviews about her mixed Canadian-Vietnamese heritage and recognizes her responsibility to represent and promote Asian images in Hollywood. The 90’s actress has a special affection for Vietnam, having traveled several times with her family to Ben Tre, but she has not yet considered acting in Vietnamese films.
Dianne Doan in her 30s
Source: Forbes, Screen Rant
