Meilin "Mei" Lee (Turning Red)

Last Updated on: November 15th, 2024

Who is Meilin “Mei” Lee?

Meilin “Mei” Lee is the spirited and relatable protagonist of Turning Red, a 13-year-old girl navigating the challenges of adolescence, cultural expectations, and self-discovery.

Meilin Mei Lee (Turning Red)

Set in Toronto in the early 2000s, Mei is a confident, ambitious teen who excels academically and is deeply loyal to her close-knit group of friends. However, she faces the pressures of living up to the high expectations of her loving but overbearing mother, Ming Lee, while also wanting to carve out her own identity.

Mei’s world turns upside down when she discovers a family curse that causes her to transform into a giant red panda whenever she experiences intense emotions. The transformation symbolizes the turbulence of puberty and Mei’s struggle to balance her familial duties and her personal desires. Over time, Mei learns to embrace her red panda as part of who she is, signifying her growth and self-acceptance.

The character of Meilin Lee is voiced by Rosalie Chiang, who brings warmth, humor, and authenticity to the role.

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In the News

  • ‘Turning Red’ Meilin & Ming Lee Meet and Greet Returning for Pixar Fest 2024, May 10, 2024
  • ‘Turning Red’ Meilin and Ming Meet & Greet Coming to Lunar New Year 2024 at Disney California Adventure, January 9, 2024
  • Disney and Pixar’s ‘Soul,’ ‘Turning Red’ and ‘Luca’ are Heading to the Big Screen Nationwide for the First Time, December 6, 2023
  • Manga Companion to Pixar Film ‘Turning Red’ to Launch in 2023, June 18, 2022
  • Disney and Pixar’s ‘Turning Red’ to Premiere Exclusively on Disney+ on March 11, January 8, 2022


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