Rita was born in Poughkeepsie, New York, United States. She is a graduate of the University of California San Diego.
Rita Hsiao
She is a great public speaker and famous for her story writing skills. Rita Hsiao’s work on Disney’s critically acclaimed Mulan (1998) and Disney·Pixar’s Toy Story 2 (1999) earned her Annie Awards for Outstanding Writing.
Hsiao is also credited for successfully writing live-action films for Disney, such as the upcoming Enchanted sequel. Hsiao worked with Will Smith and other popular film actors in writing romantic comedies and family films.
Hsiao has a degree in Artificial Intelligence. She has worked as a mentor for NALIP, Write Girl, and the Writer’s Lab, aiding Latin, Asian, and female writers.
Rita Hsiao’s Husband
Hsiao is married to Paul Wernick. Paul Wernick is a Canadian television/movie screenwriter and producer. He is best known for writing the screenplays for the 2016 superhero film Deadpool and its 2018 sequel with his creative partner Rhett Reese.
Paul was born on November 3, 1977, and holds an American and Canadian passport. Paul is credited for creating TV shows such as The Joe Schmo Show and Invasion Iowa.
Paul Wernick’s net worth is estimated to be $7 million and he earns over $600,000 as a salary annually.