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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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· Iris Jung
‘I can beat you up’: Michelle Yeoh tells Golden Globes to ‘shut up’ for interrupting her speech
During her Golden Globe Awards acceptance speech, Michelle Yeoh hushed a pianist attempting to encourage her exit. On Tuesday, the Malaysian actress accepted her Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy for her role as the character of Evelyn Wang in…
· Isa Peralta
‘My Bae won a Golden Globe’: Jamie Lee Curtis goes viral for cheering on Michelle Yeoh
Before you read: Michelle Yeoh, Ke Huy Quan win Golden Globes for ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once,’ ‘Turning Red’ land Golden Globe nominations Jamie Lee Curtis has gone viral for her excited reaction to co-star Michelle Yeoh’s recent…
· Carl Samson
Michelle Yeoh, Ke Huy Quan win Golden Globes for ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’
Before you read: ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once,’ ‘Turning Red’ land Golden Globe nominations Michelle Yeoh and Ke Huy Quan each took home a Golden Globe Award last night for their roles in “Everything Everywhere All at Once.”
· Iris Jung
‘You look so old’: Michelle Yeoh’s mom was ‘upset’ over her appearance in ‘Everything Everywhere’
After watching “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” Michelle Yeoh’s mother was more concerned about how “old” her daughter looked than about hot dog fingers and sex toy props. In the Daniels’ record-breaking film, Yeoh, 60, plays Evelyn Wang, a Chinese American immigrant mother.
· Iris Jung
Michelle Yeoh becomes first Asian to win National Board of Review Award for Best Actress in its 45-year history
Malaysian actor Michelle Yeoh became the first Asian to win the National Board of Review Award for Best Actress on Sunday. Since 1909, the National Board of Review of Motion Pictures has brought together filmmakers, film enthusiasts and academics to select the best works of the…
· Ryan General
‘The older you get, they see you by your age’: Michelle Yeoh recalls joy of landing ‘EEAO’ role
Before you read: Michelle Yeoh, 60, says she’s having ‘the best times’ of her career even past her supposed ‘prime years’ ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ directors speak on Michelle Yeoh playing protagonist role meant for Jackie Chan Michelle Yeoh almost turned down…
· Iris Jung
Michelle Yeoh in Palm Springs Film Festival acceptance speech: ‘Representation matters’
Actress Michelle Yeoh spoke on representation during her acceptance speech at the 2023 Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF) on Thursday. The renowned actress — who wore Schiaparelli’s Fall 2022 couture collection — was the recipient of the International Star Award…
· Michelle De Pacina
Michelle Yeoh calls co-star and friend Jackie Chan a ‘male chauvinistic pig’ in resurfaced 1997 interview
An old interview of Malaysian actor Michelle Yeoh has gone viral due to her comments about Hong Kong action star Jackie Chan. In an interview on “Late Night with David Letterman” in 1997, Yeoh discussed her role in the James Bond spy film “Tomorrow Never Dies” a few days after…
· Isa Peralta
Michelle Yeoh confirmed to join cast of Jon M. Chu-directed film ‘Wicked’
Before you read: Jon M. Chu to Direct Film Adaptation of Hit Musical ‘Wicked’ Michelle Yeoh will star as Madame Morrible in the upcoming film adaptation of the hit Broadway musical “Wicked.”
· Khier Casino
Michelle Yeoh almost turned down ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’
Michelle Yeoh’s performance in “Everything Everywhere All at Once” is getting heavy Oscar buzz, but the Malaysian actor revealed she almost didn’t take part in the Daniels-directed film. In a Variety “Actors on Actors” interview opposite Cate Blanchett, Yeoh explains how she was…
· Ryan General
Michelle Yeoh shares excitement for ‘Asian-looking elf’ role in Netflix’s ‘The Witcher: Blood Origin’
Michelle Yeoh, who plays the elf Scian in the upcoming fantasy miniseries “The Witcher: Blood Origin,” is delighted with her character because there’s not a lot of “Asian-looking elf running around.” A prequel to the Netflix hit show, “The Witcher,” the new series takes place…
· Daniel Anderson
Michelle Yeoh named Time Icon of the Year for 2022
Michelle Yeoh has been named Time magazine’s Icon of the Year. Time highlighted Yeoh’s decades-long career, from starring in Hong Kong blockbusters to becoming a Hollywood megastar. They noted “Crazy Rich Asians,” “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” and “Everything…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ directors speak on Michelle Yeoh playing protagonist role meant for Jackie Chan
In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, “Everything Everywhere All at Once” directors Daniels Kwan and Daniel Scheinert talked about how casting Michelle Yeoh as the protagonist, a role they envisioned for Jackie Chan, changed “Everything Everywhere All at Once.” When Chan…
· Ryan General
Michelle Yeoh, 60, says she’s having ‘the best times’ of her career even past her supposed ‘prime years’
Acting legend Michelle Yeoh was one of the honorees at Elle’s 29th annual Women in Hollywood event on Monday. The star-studded celebration, which honored industry superstars Yeoh, Ariana DeBose, Anne Hathaway, Issa Rae, Sydney Sweeney, Sigourney Weaver and Olivia Wilde, was held…
· William Yuk
Michelle Yeoh, Pete Davidson join cast of ‘Transformers: Rise of the Beasts’
Michelle Yeoh has joined the cast of the upcoming film “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts.” On Tuesday, director Steven Caple Jr. announced in an Instagram post that Michelle Yeoh and Pete Davidson both have voice roles in the film franchise’s newest installment. “Rise Of The…
· William Yuk
‘School for Good and Evil’: Netflix drops trailer for film adaptation featuring Michelle Yeoh, Charlize Theron
Netflix recently released the trailer for its upcoming film, “The School for Good and Evil,” which is based on the bestselling book series of the same name. The film follows a pair of friends who begin their journeys to become fairytale icons at a magical institution called the…
· Rebecca Moon
Actors Michelle Yeoh and Brendan Fraser reunite after 14 years
Former co-stars Brendan Fraser and Michelle Yeoh reunited 14 years after the filming of “The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor.” The two were seated next to each other at the Toronto International Film Festival on Sunday. Fraser was recognized for his performance in “The Whale”…
· Bryan Ke
Michelle Yeoh is the deity of compassion in ‘American Born Chinese’ first look
Disney released the first-look trailer for “American Born Chinese,” a TV adaptation of the graphic novel of the same name by Gene Luen Yang, at the D23 Expo on Saturday. The trailer features action-packed scenes from the show and offers glimpses of several familiar faces from…
· Daniel Anderson
Video: Michelle Yeoh calls magic trick ‘boring’ … until a ‘bleeding’ card blows her mind
Legendary actor Michelle Yeoh freaked out over a bloody magic card trick performed by Asian American magician Kevin Li. Initially unimpressed with Li’s card trick, Yeoh says, “This is getting boring,” before the magician stabs the five of hearts card with a needle and turns it…
· Grace Kim
Michelle Yeoh to receive the Toronto International Film Festival’s Groundbreaker Award
Michelle Yeoh will receive the inaugural TIFF Share Her Journey Groundbreaker Award at the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival on Sept. 11 at Fairmont Royal York Hotel. “Michelle Yeoh is the definition of groundbreaking. Her screen work has spanned continents, genres and…
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