Dianne Doan (born September 8, 1990) is a Canadian actress. She first came to attention in 2015, with her first of four appearances as Lonnie in the Descendants franchise, and is also known for her main role as Mai Ling, sister of the title character in the series Warrior (2021–2023).
Early life Doan was born and raised in Abbotsford, British Columbia. She is of Vietnamese descent, and has Chinese ancestry through her half Chinese grandmother.
She first developed an interest in acting in grade 9 when she took drama classes as an elective. She started technical training in dance at the age of 10.
Career As a young adult, she performed as a dancer in the Opening Ceremonies for the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver and as a back-up dancer for Michael Bublé. In addition, she's worked as a dancer in other music videos for recording artists including Big Time Rush and Marianas Trench, and worked on the television series So You Think You Can Dance.
Her screen work on television included appearances on Once Upon a Time and Impastor, before a breakthrough role in the 2015 made-for-television movie Descendants as Lonnie, the daughter of Mulan and Li Shang. Part of the Descendants franchise, Doan launched her role earlier in 2015 in a prequel miniseries, returned to voice her character in a 2015–2017 animated miniseries, and reprised the character in the 2017 TV movie sequel Descendants 2.
In 2016, she was cast in season four of Vikings, in the recurring role of Yidu. Following that, she starred as twin sisters in the web series Guidance.
In 2017, she joined the main cast of Warrior, as the character of Mai Ling. The series is produced by filmmaker Justin Lin, based on an original concept by the late Bruce Lee.
Personal life In 2019, she became engaged to actor Manny Jacinto. In 2025, it was confirmed that the two had quietly gotten married shortly after their engagement started.
Filmography
+ Television and film rolesYearTitleRole Notes2010Tower PrepLisaEpisode: "Monitored"2013Once Upon a TimeIsraEpisode: "Selfless, Brave and True"ImpastorChelseaEpisode: "Genesis"2015Descendants: School of SecretsLonnie / Secret BloggerTelevision shorts (voice role)DescendantsLonnieTV movie2015–2017Descendants: Wicked WorldLonnieTelevision shorts (voice role)2016VikingsYiduRecurring role (season 4); 7 episodes2017Descendants 2LonnieTV movieGuidanceFaith Park-Jensen and Grace Park-JensenWeb series, main cast (season 3)Legends of TomorrowAnh LyEpisode: "Welcome to the Jungle"Last Night in SuburbiaRachel2019Good TroubleKate3 episodes2019–2023WarriorMai LingMain cast2020Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.KoraRecurring role (season 7); 6 episodes2024Better HalfDaphne2024TrackerSun MaiEpisode: "Chicago"2024ReunionLisa 2024–2025Grey's AnatomyMolly TranRecurring role (season 21); 8 episodes 2026Avatar: Seven HavensZiUpcoming
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