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Four decades from Hong Kong action star to 'the first Asian woman to win Best Actress' — she turned a career the West underrated into the single most quoted ceiling-break in Oscars history.
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· Ziye Wang
‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Star Michelle Yeoh Says the Oscars Shouldn’t Nominate Based on ‘Diversity’
Malaysian actress Michelle Yeoh, most recently of “Crazy Rich Asians” fame, said in an interview Sunday that she doesn’t think Oscar nominations should be doled out solely for the sake of diversity. Speaking to E!’s Giuliana Rancic on the red carpet of the 91st Academy Awards,…
· Carl Samson
Michelle Yeoh Gets 10 Stitches After a Bad Fall in Paris
Michelle Yeoh took to Instagram to share an unfortunate injury over her Valentine’s weekend in Paris. Apparently, the “Crazy Rich Asians” star suffered a “bad trip” — and advised fans not to look if they’re squeamish.
· Bryan Ke
Michelle Yeoh is Officially Getting Her Own ‘Star Trek’ Spin-Off
After a few months of waiting, it has been confirmed that Malaysian actress Michelle Yeoh is finally getting her own standalone “Star Trek” spin-off on CBS All Access. The confirmation came out after “Crazy Rich Asians,” the film in which Yeoh plays strict mother Eleanor Young,…
· Bryan Ke
Michelle Yeoh Wore the Emerald Ring From ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ (Which She Owns) at the Golden Globes
Many fans were surprised to see Michelle Yeoh wearing the emerald ring from “Crazy Rich Asians” on the Golden Globes red carpet on Sunday night. Actress Michelle Yeoh is wearing the ring from @CrazyRichMovie tonight. She says the film’s box office success feels like a “miracle”…
· Carl Samson
Michelle Yeoh Doesn’t Think ‘Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon’ Actors Were Celebrated Enough
Michelle Yeoh finds a stark contrast in her time as an actor for Hollywood game changer “Crazy Rich Asians” and her 2000 fantasy drama “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.” Speaking to Entertainment Weekly, the 56-year-old star recalled how actors in the Ang Lee movie received no…
· Bryan Ke
Michelle Yeoh to Star Alongside Henry Golding in ‘Last Christmas’
Malaysian actress, Michelle Yeoh, joins her fellow “Crazy Rich Asians” star, Henry Golding, in the Paul Feig-directed comedy “Last Christmas.” The movie, which will feature the music of George Michael and his song of the same title, is scheduled for release on Nov. 15 next year,…
· Bryan Ke
Michelle Yeoh Could Star in a Star Trek Spin-Off and We Are SO READY
“Crazy Rich Asians” star Michelle Yeoh is reportedly in talks to reprise her role as Captain Emperor Georgiou in an untitled “Star Trek: Discovery” spin-off that is set to be released in CBS’ All Access streaming platform.
· Carl Samson
Michelle Yeoh Returns To Star in the Epic ‘Ip-Man’ Spin-Off Film
After starring in Warner Bros.’ “Crazy Rich Asians,” Michelle Yeoh is back for a martial arts project — which is what the Malaysian actress arguably does best. Yeoh, 56, will co-star in “Master Z: Ip Man Legacy,” a spin-off of Donnie Yen’s highly-successful “Ip Man” franchise.
· Ryan General
Michelle Yeoh Remembers Being Called a ‘Banana’ For Not Being ‘Chinese Enough’
“Crazy Rich Asians” star Michelle Yeoh revealed in a recent interview that she was called a “banana” to mock her for not acting “properly like a Chinese person.” The Malaysian-born actress appeared alongside fellow CRA cast members Constance Wu, Awkwafina, Ken Jeong and Henry…
· Bryan Ke
Michelle Yeoh is Going to Be the Grand Marshal in SF’s Chinese New Year Parade
Southwest Airlines officially announced that Michelle Yeoh is going to make an appearance at the upcoming Chinese New Year Parade in San Francisco on February 24. “We are honored to announce Michelle Yeoh as this year’s Southwest Airlines Chinese New Year Parade Grand Marshal,”…
· Heather Johnson Yu
‘Star Trek: Discovery’ Gets Second Season, But No Michelle Yeoh
CBS All Access recently announced that “Star Trek: Discovery” has been renewed for a second season to the delight of diehard trekkies everywhere. “This series has a remarkable creative team and cast who have demonstrated their ability to carry on the ‘Star Trek’ legacy,” said…
· Bryan Ke
Michelle Yeoh Says She Would Have Destroyed Harvey Weinstein if He Ever Tried Anything On Her
Malaysian actress, Michelle Yeoh, did not pull her punches when she admitted she would have kicked Harvey Weinstein’s behind if the Hollywood mogul tried anything. Adding her own voice into the whole sexual harassment scandal surrounding Hollywood producer, Weinstein, Yeoh…
· Bryan Ke
‘Star Trek: Discovery’ Producer Confirms Michelle Yeoh’s Character Will Return
Gretchen J. Berg, one of the producers of “Star Trek: Discovery,” officially confirmed that Michelle Yeoh — who plays Captain Georgiou — will return in some form sometime in the near future. While speaking at New York Comic Con (NYCC) on Saturday, Berg teased fans that they…
· Kyle Encina
‘Star Trek: Discovery’s’ Michelle Yeoh is The Strong Asian Woman Character We Need
Michelle Yeoh, who is set to star in “Star Trek: Discovery” on September 24, discussed how “very inspirational” her new role is to Asian women, especially young girls. The 55-year-old Malaysian actress is set to take on the role of captain Philippa Georgiou, the commander of the…
· Ryan General
Why It’s Important Michelle Yeoh Kept Her Malaysian Accent in ‘Star Trek: Discovery’
“Star Trek: Discovery’s” spectacular new trailer gave fans of the forward-thinking franchise a lot to be excited about: a high production value, an intriguing premise, and a diverse, stellar cast. Many applauded the show for having strong women of color leads, including Michelle…
· Ryan General
Michelle Yeoh Awarded The Highest Honor in France for a Non-Citizen
The French government bestowed the title of Commander of the Legion of Honour to international superstar Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh on Tuesday for her contributions to culture and the movie industry. The recognition, the highest honor available to a non-French citizen, was awarded by…
· Khier Casino
Malaysian Superstar Michelle Yeoh Joins the Cast of ‘Crazy Rich Asians’
Michelle Yeoh will join the all-Asian cast of Warner Bros.’ adaptation of Kevin Kwan’s New York Times best-selling novel “Crazy Rich Asians”. The announcement came after “Fresh Off the Boat” star Constance Wu was in talks with Warner Bros. in February to play the lead role of…
· Ryan General
Michelle Yeoh to Star as a Starship Captain in New Star Trek Series
Star Trek: Discovery, the highly anticipated upcoming TV series from the beloved franchise, is set feature an “Asian” starship, with Chinese-Malaysian actress Michelle Yeoh as its captain. Yeoh, who starred in the memorable Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, is set to play the…
· Ryan General
Like People Magazine, Vogue Also Can’t Tell Asians Apart
Another major American celebrity publication is being criticized for misidentifying several Asian American actors in its published photos. In an earlier report, People magazine was called out by “Crazy Rich Asians” actor and “Daily Show” correspondent, Ronny Chieng, for…
· Jin Hyun
‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Stars Drag People Magazine Because They STILL Can’t Tell Asians Apart
People Magazine is being called out after horribly misidentifying Asian actors at a SAG Awards after party. Daily Show correspondent Ronny Chieng, who also played Eddie Cheng in “Crazy Rich Asians,” was quick to point out the error in his Instagram story and then a Twitter post.
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