Who Is Rosalind Chao in 3 Body Problem? Meet the Actor Who Plays Ye Wenjie

 Rosalind Chao in 3 Body Problem
Credit: Good Morning America


 Rosalind Chao in 3 Body Problem
Credit: Good Morning America

Netfllx's 3 Body Problem is currently the coolest sci-fi in town, featuring a star-studded cast. If you're wondering about Rosalind Chao who plays Ye Wenjie in 3 Body Problem, here's what we know:

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Where Have You Seen Rosalind Chao Before 3 Body Problem?

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Cinephiles have probably seen Rosalind Chao before her role as Ye Wenjie in 3 Body Problem as the American actress has been active on TV since the 70s and on film since the 80s.

One of the 66-year-old actress's most well-known roles is Soon-Lee Klinger in the American sitcom AfterMASH (1983-1985).

3 Body Problem is far from the sci-fi show in Chao's career: she has had a recurring role in Star Trek: The Next Generation and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.

In this beloved science fiction franchise, Chao portrayed Keiko O'Brien, the civilian wife of Miles O'Brien from the Starfleet crew.

Since viewers had mixed reactions to this character, many fans hope that future Star Trek media will revisit Keiko, as she was compelling nevertheless.

She also portrayed Mulan's mother in the 2020 live-action adaptation of Mulan and Dr. Kim on the teen drama The O.C.

Here's What You Need To Know About Rosalind Chao's 3 Body Problem Character

3 Body Problem moves across space and time. Rosalind Chao's character, astrophysicist Ye Wenjie, saw her father being murdered during China's cultural revolution.

Her scientific knowledge leads to her transfer to a secret radar base in a remote region where she makes a big decision that could destroy humanity.

Rosalind Chao was recently in Good Morning, America where she talked about her role and the series more generally.

In this appearance, Chao talks about the pain Ye Wenjie goes through, which leads her to believe that not only her life, but the entire world is falling apart.

She also discusses the aging and de-aging process as she embodies the character across different periods of her life.

She admits that, while she hasn't watched the epic fantasy show, the Game of Thrones writers' involvement was a major motivator contributing to her desire to be part of the project.

Not only did she find the team's can-do attitude inspiring, but she was also left in awe after producer Alexander Woo shared plot details with her.

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