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Michelle Yeoh
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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· Michelle De Pacina
S. Korean broadcaster faces backlash for editing ‘women’ out of Michelle Yeoh’s Oscar speech
South Korean broadcaster SBS News is facing backlash for editing Michelle Yeoh’s Oscar acceptance speech. Yeoh, the Malaysian actress who became the first Asian woman to win Best Actress at the Oscars, shared a positive message addressed to young viewers and women during her…
· Ana Yoo
Sammo Hung praises Michelle Yeoh’s Oscar win, reminisces on casting her in first role
Hong Kong film legend Sammo Hung recently commented on Michelle Yeoh winning the Best Actress award at the 95th Academy Awards on Sunday. “I’m very happy for her,” said Hung, 71, according to The Hollywood Reporter. “She had talent from the very beginning and we could all see…
· Bryan Ke
NPR slammed for tweeting Michelle Yeoh the ‘first person who identifies as Asian’ to win Best Actress Oscar
Twitter users are calling out NPR for its tweet announcing Michelle Yeoh’s historic Best Actress win at the 95th Academy Awards. The media organization posted a tweet on its account Sunday announcing the 60-year-old Malaysian actor as “the first person who identifies as Asian to…
· Bryan Ke
‘She has made Malaysia proud’: Michelle Yeoh’s mother overjoyed after daughter’s Oscar win
Janet Yeoh, the mother of award-winning Malaysian actor Michelle Yeoh, was overjoyed after her daughter won her first Oscar. Emotions ran high earlier this week at the Oscars Viewing Party held at the Dadi Cinema in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
· Carl Samson
Twitter goes wild as Michelle Yeoh appears to slam controversial Don Lemon comment in Oscars speech
Michelle Yeoh delivered a powerful message for women in her Oscars acceptance speech, with many viewers convinced that she took a swipe at CNN anchor Don Lemon for his recent controversial comments. Yeoh, 60, made history on Sunday night when she became the first Asian woman to…
· Bryan Ke
‘American Born Chinese’ release date announced in teaser featuring ‘Everything Everywhere’ stars
Disney+ has officially announced the release date of its highly anticipated series “American Born Chinese” in a teaser that features the stars of “Everything Everywhere All at Once.” In the teaser posted ahead of the 95th Academy Awards on Sunday, the streaming service announced…
· Bryan Ke
‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ wins 7 Oscars, including Best Picture
“Everything Everywhere All at Once” (“EEAAO”) has won several Oscars, including the prestigious Best Picture award. On Sunday night at Los Angeles’ Dolby Theater, A24’s mind-bending sci-fi multiverse dramedy notably won seven of its 11 nominations.
· Bryan Ke
James Hong says he was once fired by a yellowface actor for messing up a single line
Legendary actor James Hong recently looked back on his career as “Everything Everywhere All at Once” continues to rake in award after award. In a recent interview with The Guardian, Hong, 94, admitted he had never dreamed of being a part of a successful movie like A24’s…
· Ryan General
Michelle Yeoh dedicates Indie Spirit’s first gender-neutral Best Lead Performance award to all mothers
Michelle Yeoh dedicated the Best Lead Performance award she received at the 38th annual Film Independent Spirit Awards for her “Everything Everywhere All at Once” (“EEAO”) performance to all the mothers and women “who support their husbands.” During the event’s awarding ceremony…
· Daniel Anderson
Ke Huy Quan lost his health insurance while waiting on ‘EEAO’ release: ‘I could not get a single job’
Oscar nominee Ke Huy Quan revealed that he lost his health insurance while waiting for the delayed release of “Everything Everywhere All at Once” (“EEAAO”). During his recent interview on “The Late Late Show with James Corden” on Thursday, Quan, 51, shared that he stayed safe at…
· Daniel Anderson
Vanessa Hudgens, Lilly Singh to host ‘Countdown to the Oscars’ pre-show
Vanessa Hudgens, Lilly Singh and Ashley Graham have been revealed as the celebrity hosts of ABC’s upcoming “Countdown to the Oscars” pre-show, which will air prior to the prestigious awards ceremony on March 12. Hudgens, 34 will return for her second consecutive year, while…
· Isa Peralta
Michelle Yeoh says being cast in ‘Wicked’ film adaptation is ‘what we call diversity’
Michelle Yeoh believes that being cast in the Jon M. Chu-led movie “Wicked” is “what we call diversity.” Yeoh, 60, will be playing the role of headmistress Madame Morrible in the upcoming film adaptation of the popular Broadway musical of the same name.
· Daniel Anderson
Donnie Yen, Deepika Padukone, Dwayne Johnson, Riz Ahmed to present at 95th Oscars
Several artists of Asian and Pacific Islander descent have recently been announced as presenters at this year’s upcoming Academy Awards ceremony, also known as the Oscars. Legendary Hong Kong actor Donnie Yen, Bollywood star Deepika Padukone, professional wrestler-turned-actor…
· Bryan Ke
Donnie Yen says he fought for his ‘John Wick,’ ‘Star Wars’ characters to not be Asian stereotypes
Donnie Yen recently revealed that the production team behind “John Wick: Chapter 4” redesigned his character Caine after he spoke out against it being an Asian stereotype. In an interview with GQ, Yen, 59, shared that he spoke to “John Wick: Chapter 4” director Chad Stahelski…
· Daniel Anderson
Stephanie Hsu to perform ‘Everything Everywhere’ song ‘This is a Life’ at Oscars
Stephanie Hsu of “Everything Everywhere All at Once” will perform her film’s Oscar-nominated song “This is a Life” at this year’s Academy Awards ceremony. Talking Heads founder and lead singer David Byrne will join Hsu, 32, during the performance of the song, along with…
· Iris Jung
Mark Wahlberg under fire for presenting SAG award to ‘Everything Everywhere’ cast
Mark Wahlberg incited controversy after presenting a Screen Actors Guild (SAG) award to the “Everything Everywhere All at Once” (“EEAAO”) cast on Sunday evening. “EEAAO” and its cast have continued their trend of dominating award shows this new year, receiving a total of four…
· Daniel Anderson
James Hong gets standing ovation during cast acceptance speech at SAG Awards
James Hong earned a standing ovation with his hilarious and moving acceptance speech after “Everything Everywhere All at Once” won Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture at the SAG Awards on Sunday. Cast members Jamie Lee Curtis, Stephanie Hsu, Ke Huy Quan and…
· Daniel Anderson
Jamie Lee Curtis kisses Michelle Yeoh after SAG Award win
Jamie Lee Curtis has gone viral for planting a kiss on Michelle Yeoh’s lips after winning a Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Award. On Sunday, “Everything Everywhere All at Once” became the most awarded film in SAG history with four wins: Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion…
· Daniel Anderson
‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ makes history with most wins at SAG Awards
“Everything Everywhere All at Once” (“EEAO”) celebrated a historic sweep at the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards on Sunday. The hit A24 movie became the most awarded film in SAG history with four wins: Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture; Outstanding…
· Daniel Anderson
‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ wins big at 2023 Dorian Awards
“Everything Everywhere All at Once” was the top winner at the 14th annual Dorian Film Awards, presented by GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics. On Thursday, the hit A24 film won a total of nine awards, including Film of the Year, LGBTQ Film of the Year and…
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