The animated film follows 13-year-old girl Meilin “Mei” Lee, who discovers she has inherited the ability to turn into a giant red panda, though the catch is that she turns into the creature whenever she feels any strong emotions.
But with her close friends Miriam, Priya and Abbey, by her side, Mei is determined to make the best of her situation and keep her cool while navigating the stress of being a teenager.
As expected of an animation of this calibre the film has a stellar voice cast, and here is everything you need to know about them.
Who Stars in the Voice Cast of ‘Turning Red’?
Mei is voiced by Rosalie Chiang, who is just starting out in the profession but has already written two books of poetry.
Taking on the role of Mei’s overprotective and overbearing mother Ming is Sandra Oh, while Orion Lee portrays her father Jin, and Daredevil star Wai Ching Ho plays the family matriarch, Mei’s grandmother.
Mei’s friend group is voiced by Ava Morse, who plays Miriam, Hyein Park who voices Abby, and Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, who takes on the role of Priya.
The film also features the fictional boyband 4*Town, which has five members voiced by Jordan Fisher, Josh Levi, Topher Ngo, Grayson Villanueva, and Billie Eilish’s brother Finneas O’Connell, respectively.
Here is the full voice cast for ‘Turning Red’:
Rosalie Chiang as Meilin “Mei” LeeSandra Oh as Ming Lee, Mei’s motherAva Morse as Miriam, Mei’s Caucasian friend. Maitreyi Ramakrishnan as Priya, Mei’s Indo-Canadian friend. Hyein Park as Abby, Mei’s Korean-Canadian friend. Orion Lee as Jin Lee, Mei’s father. Wai Ching Ho as Mei’s grandmother. James Hong as Mr. GaoTristan Allerick Chen as Tyler, Mei’s classmate. Addie Chandler as Devon, Mei’s secret crush. Jordan Fisher voices Robaire, a member of 4TownFinneas O’Connell voices Jesse, a member of 4TownTopher Ngo voices Aaron T. , a member of 4TownGrayson Villanueva voices Tae Young, a member of 4TownJosh Levi voices Aaron Z. , a member of 4*TownLori Tan Chinn voices Auntie Chen, Mei’s family memberMia Tagano voices Lily, Mei’s family memberSherry Cola voices Helen, Mei’s family memberLillian Lim voices Auntie Ping, Mei’s family memberSasha Roiz voices Mr. KieslowskiLily Sanfelippo voices Stacy Frick
Turning Red is out now on Disney+
