People are only now realising iconic boy band singer voiced 'Shang' in Mulan
Disney's Mulan was released way back in the 1990s, but it still holds a special place in the hearts of many. Even though many people grew up with the film, they didn't realise who voiced "Shang"
Disney's Mulan was released way back in the 1990s, but it still holds a special place in the hearts of many. Even though many people grew up with the film, they didn't realise who voiced "Shang"A major star provided the singing voice for Captain Li Shang (
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When it comes to nostalgic Disney movies, Mulan is up there with some of the best.
The animated film, which was released way back in 1998, is based on the Chinese legend of Hua Mulan, and it was an instant hit with the public.
Development for the iconic movie began way back in 1994, and various artistic supervisors were sent to China to get both artistic and cultural inspiration for the project.
Following a lot of hard work, the Disney classic went onto bag a Golden Globe and Academy Award nomination, and also won several Annie Awards, including Best Animated Feature.
But, even though it's been on our screens for years, fans of the film have only recently realised something pretty cool. Though BD Wong voiced the character of Captain Li Shang, his singing voice was provided by none other than Donny Osmond.
The news recently broke on TikTok, and it's left fans of the movie in shock. "I'll Make A Man Out of You" was actually performed by the former Osmond, and fans are totally stunned by the piece of movie trivia.
Donny, now 67, has actually performed songs from the hit movie on stage over the years, and clips have since emerged on social media. One fan wrote: "So I was today years old when I learned he sang for Shang. Anyone else?"
Someone else replied: "The whole of 90s kids are right there with you." Under another clip, a fan wrote: "Donny Osmond is Shang?!"
Another added: "Not me being 26, and learning Donny Osmond sings in Mulan." Meanwhile, one more film fan commented: "I can't believe it's Donny Osmond telling me I'm not suited for the rage of war."
People were shocked to learn it was Donny Osmond (
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As many people know, the singer first rose to fame while performing with four of his elder brothers as the Osmonds. Together, they bagged several top 10 hits and gold albums.
Then, in the early 1970s, Donny embarked on his solo career, and went onto earn an additional top 10 songs.
He also went on to have further fame thanks to the success of the 1976 to 1979 variety series, Donny & Marie, which he hosted with his sister, Marie Osmond.
As well as this, he's appeared on the stage, and is known for taking on the role of Joseph, in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat between 1992 and 1994.
Recently, he's actually returned to the production in the UK, but this time he's been taking on the role of the Pharaoh. Donny is also still a regular on our TV screens having appeared in various reality shows.