History Characters / ResidentEvilAdaWong

** In the ''Separate Ways'' campaign for the remake, Ada makes a passing comment while examining a burnt corpse caused by Pesanta.

* GrapplingHookPistol: Ever since ''4'', part of Ada's kit is her grappling pistol, which has helped her navigate both quickly and efficiently and gets her out of tight spots. She's also capable of using it offensively to trip up enemies. Chronologically, Wesker first gifted it to her as her only means of escaping ''Raccoon City'', which could explain her fondness for it since.

---->'''Ada:''' "Burnt flesh. I thought I'd left that life behind."

* DarkAndTroubledPast: In the manhua adaptation of ''[=RE2=]'', she grew up in a war-torn Asian country. She also was shown to have the IDidWhatIHadToDo type of mindset that she does now; when a boy had stolen a loaf of bread that she was planning to take, she took a shotgun and chased him to find that he had stolen it to care for his bedridden mother. She had briefly considered letting them live, but in the end, had chosen to kill them both and take the bread for herself. However, this adaptation is non-canon, and her canon backstory is still unrevealed, other than hints she was involved with a Chinese criminal syndicate.

->'''Voiced by:''' Sally Cahill (''2'' (1998), ''4'' (2005), ''The Darkside Chronicles''), Creator/MeganHollingshead (''The Umbrella Chronicles''), Creator/CourtenayTaylor (''Operation Raccoon City'', ''Damnation'', ''6'', ''VideoGame/{{TEPPEN|2019}}''), Jolene Andersen (''2'' 2019), Lily Gao (''4'' 2023), [[Music/TheAgonist Vicky Psarakis]] (''VideoGame/DeadByDaylight''); Creator/JunkoMinagawa (JP, since ''Operation Raccoon City'')[[labelnote:Additional [=VAs=]]]Letícia Quinto (BP, ''Damnation''), Juliette Degenne (French, ''Damnation''), Olivia Nicosia (French, ''2'' (2019)), Lorella De Luca (Italian, ''Operation Raccoon City''), Patrizia Scianca (''2'' (2019)), Conchi Lopez (Spanish, since ''6'')[[/labelnote]]

* HiddenHeartOfGold: Ada might seem like a ruthless gun for hire, but she has been shown to have a compassionate side that she’s very good at hiding from others. She definitely gave Leon the cold shoulder during their reunion in ''4'', but only because exhibiting any warmth towards him would have raised suspicion with Wesker, who gave Ada the order to kill Leon should she run into him again. She also takes the time to save civilians in Lanshiang, China in 6, showing she won’t let innocents die if she can help it.

* HiddenHeartOfGold: She definitely gave Leon the cold shoulder during their reunion in ''4'', but only because exhibiting any warmth towards him would have raised suspicion with Wesker, who gave Ada the order to kill Leon should she run into him again.

* TheStraightAndArrowPath: The crossbow is a recurring weapon for Ada in some of her playable appearances. She uses it in the Extreme Battle minigame in ''2'', the Separate Ways side game in ''4'', and again as her starting weapon in ''6''. Concept art for ''Village'' have also depicted her with the weapon.

* TeethClenchedTeamwork: The remake version of Separate Ways makes it clear this is the case between her and Wesker. Wesker only sees her as a valuable asset to obtain the Master Plagas and nothing more, and Ada doesn't even enjoy working with him despite giving her equipment to use to obtain it. He even threatens her several times, but doesn't go through with it because he needs her for the plagas. Eventually, she decides to make a break for it when she finds out Wesker needing the plagas could kill millions.

Other media: [[Characters/ResidentEvilDegeneration Degeneration]] | [[Characters/ResidentEvilDamnation Damnation]] | [[Characters/ResidentEvilVendetta Vendetta]] | [[Characters/ResidentEvilInfiniteDarkness Infinite Darkness]] | [[Characters/ResidentEvilTheMarhawaDesire The Marhawa Desire]] | [[Characters/ResidentEvilHeavenlyIsland Heavenly Island]]-]]]]]

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[[caption-width-right:300:Ada in ''Resident Evil 4'' (2023).]]

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[[caption-width-right:300:[[labelnote:Ada in ''Resident Evil 2'' (1998).]] https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/re2_ada_wong.png[[/labelnote]]]]

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[[caption-width-right:300:[[labelnote:Ada in ''Resident Evil 6''.]] https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/xds2drtg6yi.png[[/labelnote]]]]

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* OvertOperative: In the 2019 remake of ''VideoGame/ResidentEvil2'', she doesn't even pretend that she's an ordinary civilian, instead declaring that she's a government agent; in the 2nd story trailer, she even dismisses Leon's question by claiming that it's "classified". Though, of course, that's just a cover for what she really is.

* SugarAndIcePersonality: As a professional spy, Ada has it as a philosophy to maintain an [[NervesOfSteel aloof, calm, and collected composure in any situation]], and more often than not it seems that she is simply stringing Leon along to further her agenda. However, it becomes increasingly clear over the series that not only does she genuinely care for Leon's well-being (going out of her way to help and save him, even with orders of his execution or when she really doesn't have to), but she is also quite capable of compassion. This is easily demonstrated in her personal game scenarios, especially in ''Resident Evil 6'' wherein she has numerous PetTheDog moments.

* TechnicolorNinjas: She's a spy and infiltrator that specializes in stealth, but usually runs around in vibrantly colored red dresses and high heels. Even her most practical outfit ever in ''6'' still involves high-heeled boots and a crimson blouse while she's sneaking around.

* TookALevelInJerkass: She's significantly more rude, dismissive, and standoffish in ''6'', particularly towards [[GreenEyedMonster Helena]].

->'''Appearances:''' ''[[VideoGame/ResidentEvil2 2]]'' (and [[VideoGame/ResidentEvil2 2019 remake]]), ''[[VideoGame/ResidentEvil3 3]]'', ''[[VideoGame/ResidentEvil4 4]]'' (and [[VideoGame/ResidentEvil4Remake 2023 remake]]), ''[[VideoGame/ResidentEvilTheUmbrellaChronicles Umbrella Chronicles]]'', ''[[VideoGame/ResidentEvilTheDarksideChronicles Darkside Chronicles]]'', ''[[VideoGame/ResidentEvil6 6]]'', ''[[VideoGame/ResidentEvilOperationRaccoonCity Operation Raccoon City]]'', ''[[Anime/ResidentEvilDamnation Damnation]]'', ''Ada's Report'', ''Las Plagas: Organisms of War''

* SunglassesAtNight: Ada wears sunglasses in both 2's remake and 4, which take place during the night. {{Justified}} as she uses them to conceal her identity.

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[[caption-width-right:300:Ada in ''Resident Evil 2'' (2019).]]

* LoveInterestTraitor: Ada starts out as one in ''VideoGame/ResidentEvil2'', manipulating Leon to assist in her mission to steal a sample of the G-Virus but claims to have fallen in love with him somehow and apparently dies sacrificing her life for him (she actually faked it). The remake heavily downplays the "love interest" part by making it clear that Ada is using seduction to get on Leon's good side, and while genuinely fond of him to an extent, is much more keen on taking advantage of his rookie cop naivete to further her own agenda. Since then, their relationship has taken a sour note.

* LoveInterestTraitor: Ada starts out as one in ''VideoGame/ResidentEvil2'', manipulating Leon to assist in her mission to steal a sample of the G-Virus. Since then, their relationship has taken a sour note, and while there are hints that Ada does genuinely care for Leon to an extent, she also makes it quite clear through various notes and monologues that she's more intent on putting his excellent survival skills to good use to further her own agendas.

* LoveInterestTraitor: Ada starts out as one in ''VideoGame/ResidentEvil2'', manipulating Leon to assist in her mission to steal a sample of the G-Virus. But she ultimately ends up InLoveWithTheMark and seemingly sacrifices her life to protect him. Since then, she's become the Catwoman to Leon's [[DatingCatwoman Batman]].

An enigmatic spymaster whose [[WildCard true allegiances]] and name are still unknown to this day. What's known of Ada is she has long worked against the Umbrella Corporation's interests, mostly through an unnamed rival organization, to steal their work. Her jobs often have her working closely with [[Characters/ResidentEvilAlbertWesker Albert Wesker]], yet she always has her own motives. Although her occupation and morals are at odds with Leon, and despite her duping him in Raccoon City, she grew to genuinely love him. Despite attempting to discard the identity of Ada Wong after the Raccoon City Incident, she ultimately kept it and has continued to be referred to as such by other characters. Her immense popularity has made her one of the most recurring supporting characters in the series, never too far behind Leon's widespread appearances.

* AntiHero: Zig-zags between this and AntiVillain. She's a professional spy and has committed questionable actions, such as trying to acquire samples of the G-Virus and Las Plagas for various shady organizations who intend to control the world through bioweapons, but she balks when these intentions devolve towards bioterrorism, and will then turn against these organizations. ''The Umbrella Chronicles'' showed her worrying over the damage the G-virus could cause if it got out, refused to give Wesker the Plagas sample in ''Resident Evil 4 (Remake)'' upon hearing his genocidal plan with it, and grows disgusted with the actions of the two main villains of ''Resident Evil 6'' and helps defeat them both (albeit with self-preservation in mind, given how Carla Radames and Derek Simmons are direct threats to Ada's own reputation). When it comes to acts of altruism, the only person Ada shows genuine concern for is Leon, and even this is mired by the fact that it partially stems from her seeing him as a useful pawn, but she does go out of her way to help others in Leon's care, if nothing else than to help him do his job so he can then focus his energies into eliminating their mutual enemies and make her own job easier.

* AntiHero: Zig-zags between this and AntiVillain. She's a professional spy and has committed questionable actions, such as trying to acquire samples of the G-Virus and Las Plagas for various shady organizations who intend to control the world through bioweapons, but she balks when these intentions devolve towards bioterrorism, and will then turn against these organizations. ''The Umbrella Chronicles'' showed her worrying over the damage the G-virus could cause if it got out, refused to give Wesker the Plagas sample in ''Resident Evil 4 (Remake)'' upon hearing his genocidal plan with it, and grows disgusted with the actions of the two main villains of ''Resident Evil 6'' and helps defeat them both (albeit with self-preservation in mind, given how Carla Radames and Derek Simmons are direct threats to Ada's own reputation). When it comes acts of altruism, the only person Ada shows genuine concern for is Leon, and even this is mired by the fact that it partially stems from her seeing him as a useful pawn, but she does go out of her way to help others in Leon's care, if nothing else than to help him do his job so he can then focus his energies into eliminating their mutual enemies and make her own job easier.

* AntiHero: Zig-zags between this and AntiVillain. She's a professional spy and has committed questionable actions, such as trying to acquire samples of the G-Virus and Las Plagas for various shady organizations who intend to control the world through bioweapons, but she balks when these intentions devolve towards bioterrorism, and will then turn against these organizations. ''The Umbrella Chronicles'' showed her worrying over the damage the G-virus could cause if it got out, refused to give Wesker the Plagas sample in ''Resident Evil 4 (Remake)'' upon hearing his genocidal plan with it, and grows disgusted with the actions of the two main villains of ''Resident Evil 6'' and helps defeat them both (albeit with self-preservation in mind, given how Carla Radames and Derek Simmons are direct threats to Ada's own reputation). As far as concern towards other people goes, the only one Ada is shown to genuinely care for is Leon (and even this is mired by the fact that it partially stems from her seeing him as a useful pawn), but does go out of her way to help others in Leon's care, if nothing else than to help him do his job so he can then focus his energies into eliminating their mutual enemies and make her own job easier.

* AntiHero: She's a professional spy and has committed questionable actions, such as trying to acquire samples of the G-Virus and Las Plagas, but she constantly prioritizes Leon's well-being, and in ''6'', and she's constantly helping to fight against bioterrorism. ''The Umbrella Chronicles'' showed her worrying over the damage the G-virus could cause if it got out. She gave Wesker a recessive plagas sample so that he wouldn't be able to use it for research or virus development, and in ''6'', she's utterly disgusted with the actions of the two main villains and helps defeat them both.

* AntiHero: She's a professional spy and has committed questionable actions, such as trying to acquire samples of the G-Virus and Las Plagas, but she constantly prioritizes Leon's well-being, and in ''6'', and she's constantly helping to fight against bioterrorism. ''The Umbrella Chronicles'' showed her worrying over the damage the G-virus could cause if it got out. She gave Wesker a recessive plagas sample so that he wouldn't be able to use it for research or virus development, and in ''6'', she's utterly disgusted with the actions of the BigBadDuumvirate and helps defeat them both.

** Ada is a professional spy known for having worked for organizations such as the Umbrella Corporation; as such, she has no qualms about killing if she must. However, even Ada takes issue and expresses nothing but disgust over the actions of the BigBadDuumvirate in ''VideoGame/ResidentEvil6'', going so far as putting Carla out of her misery, attempting to do the same to Simmons, and putting a final stop to Carla's experiments by torching her lab at the end of her scenario. [[AllThereInTheManual Files]] in ''6'' also reveal that Ada had become disgusted with Simmons and his Organization when they had authorized the [[VideoGame/ResidentEvil3Nemesis extermination]] of Raccoon City, cutting all ties and affiliations with them.

Heroes: [[Characters/ResidentEvilLeonSKennedy Leon S. Kennedy]] | '''Ada Wong''' \\

* WhatYouAreInTheDark: Despite working for people willing to use bioterror for profit or to take over the world and her ChronicBackstabbingDisorder, every time Ada is truly alone, she does something that makes it clear she is against bioterrorism.
* WildCard: Ada is basically a free agent who works for people only when convenient and always to further her own goals. Although she does seem to be against bioterrorism, she'd rather fight it on her own terms than permanently ally herself with the heroes. Downplayed by the fact that she's shown some loyalty towards Leon; however, even he's been on the business end of her gun several times.

* VillainessesWantHeroes: Ada's attitude towards [[ChickMagnet heart throb]] Leon S. Kennedy, Ada is an amoral FemmeFataleSpy who will happily hurt, manipulate and backstab anyone [[AllTakeAndNoGive including Leon himself sometimes]]. But WordOfGod says that Ada's one redeeming trait and weakness is that, beneath the mountain of lies and betrayals, she genuinely loves Leon and will help him out -- even potentially jeopardizing her own safety.

Heroes: [[Characters/ResidentEvilLeonSKennedy Leon S. Kennedy]] | [[Characters/ResidentEvilEthanWinters Ethan Winters]] | '''Ada Wong''' \\