Michelle Yeoh

The star has a career spanning four decades, and has just won the Best Actress Oscar for her latest role in Everything Everywhere All at Once.

It tells the story of a Chinese-American teacher who discovers she is in a relationship with the son of one of Singapore’s wealthiest families. The film is directed by Luc Besson and stars Yeoh and David Thewlis in the lead roles. The sisters were some of the country’s most influential political figures in the early 20th century. The film, which also stars Chow Yun-fat, tells the story of two 19th-century warriors looking for a mythical sword. By the time Tai Chi Master was released, Yeoh had already made a name for herself in the Hong Kong film industry. Appearing alongside Cynthia Rothrock, she stars as an inspector who becomes entangled in a case involving the triads.

"Malaysia boleh!" Janet Yeoh said, blowing kisses to her daughter. "Boleh" - which means nothing is impossible - certainly captured the mood not just in Los ...

Closing her acceptance speech, Yeoh took on the ageism in Hollywood that is biased against women. "This is proof that dreams - dream big, and dreams do come true," a tearful Yeoh said in her acceptance speech on Sunday night. This, this, is the American Dream." Yeoh's award was one of seven picked up by Everything Everywhere All at Once, which swept the evening. And popular Hong Kong singer-actress Josie Ho Chiu posted a photo of Yeoh's Oscar moment with the words, "Dreams do come true". And go watch Everything Everywhere All at Once, a must-see movie about the multiverse and the meaning of life. Yeoh burst into Hollywood in the 1997 James Bond film Tomorrow Never Dies, playing a Chinese femme fatale opposite Pierce Brosnan's 007. And billboards on display on the highways of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia's capital, proclaimed her as the pride of the country. This is a great movie, one the best I’ve seen a long time. At the watch party in Kuala Lumpur, Janet Yeoh was promptly drowned in news camera lights as soon as her daughter was proclaimed the winner. Twitter in Asia had some some 350,000 congratulatory posts while Weibo, China's version of Twitter, said a hashtag lauding her win was viewed about 360 million times. And the elation was there to see.

New Delhi: The Malaysia-born Oscar winner, who has become the first Asian woman to win the Academy Award for Best Actress for her multifaceted performance, ...

“We are advocating that if we build safe roads now, you don’t have to come back 10 years later to correct the mistakes and after so many lives have been lost. “For all the little boys and girls who look like me watching tonight, this is a beacon of hope and possibility.” So a month after the disaster, I reached there again as the brand ambassador of the ‘Live to Love’ foundation of His Holiness Gyalwang Drukpa,” she told IANS. I felt as helpless as the other victims. Quoting the spiritual leader, she had said: “Without appreciation, our life is like plastic. “Raising awareness for Nepal was and still is an important role for me.

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Michelle Yeoh's mother cried for joy for her “little princess” when the Malaysian performer became the first Asian to win the ...

Janet Yeoh said she was immensely proud of “my little princess,” who wanted to be a ballerina before entering the movie world. “Way to go, Michelle!” “I so love my daughter and she has made Malaysia proud,” Yeoh told a news conference after the viewing at a cinema in Kuala Lumpur.

Michelle Yeoh accepts the best actress award for Everything Everywhere All at Once onstage during the 95th Annual Academy Awards at Dolby Theatre on March 12, ...

Best picture: “Everything Everywhere All at Once” Michelle Yeoh accepted the Oscar for her role in Everything Everywhere All at Once, in which she plays Evelyn Wang, the Chinese first-generation immigrant owner of a laundromat around whom the film's absurdist multiverse revolves. This is the only way we will get more opportunities — if we fight for it and no longer be able to say, OK, I'll turn the other cheek.

On Sunday night, Yeoh became the first Asian actor to win the coveted best actress award at the Oscars.

She’s 84, and I’m taking this home to her—she’s watching right now, in Malaysia, with my family and friends. I love you guys, I’m bringing this home to you. Everything Everywhere All at Once—the film Yeoh starred in as Chinese-American immigrant mother Evelyn Wang—roundly swept the 2023 Oscars with a whopping seven wins (including best picture, to roaring applause from the audience).

While talking with Live From E!'s Laverne Cox on the Oscars 2023 red carpet, Michelle Yeoh couldn't help but gush over the success of Everything Everywhere ...

( [See the full winners list here](https://www.eonline.com/news/1367480/oscars-2023-winners-the-complete-list).) Merle Oberon, whose mom was reportedly part Sri Lankan, is considered by some to be the first Asian nominee for best actress at the Oscars, per "I'm just in a cloud of happiness." Others nominated in the category included They're funny. They're smart," she noted. "I'm in a cloud," she shared of the look. They're goofy. "I'm feeling at peace. "I'm feeling really happy," she said. So I'm happy." [Michelle Yeoh](https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwiTtvzB_bv8AhVxATQIHWKxBgwQFnoECBMQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eonline.com%2Fnews%2F1332042%2Fhenry-golding-michelle-yeoh-and-more-share-their-favorite-traditions-in-honor-of-aapi-heritage-month&usg=AOvVaw0pMLd8XAhF1a40e3kAPyZG) had a [golden night](https://www.eonline.com/videos/353246/2023-oscars-michelle-yeoh-makes-history-with-best-actress-win) at the [2023 Oscars](https://www.eonline.com/news/oscars).

While talking with Live From E!'s Laverne Cox on the Oscars 2023 red carpet, Michelle Yeoh couldn't help but gush over the success of Everything Everywhere ...

( [See the full winners list here](https://www.eonline.com/news/1367480/oscars-2023-winners-the-complete-list).) for a full recap of the biggest Oscars moments.](https://www.eonline.com/news/oscars) Merle Oberon, whose mom was reportedly part Sri Lankan, is considered by some to be the first Asian nominee for best actress at the Oscars, per after the 2023 Academy Awards telecast on ABC. Others nominated in the category included They're funny. "I'm just in a cloud of happiness." They're goofy. "I'm in a cloud," she shared of the look. "I'm feeling at peace. "I'm feeling really happy," she said. [Michelle Yeoh](https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwiTtvzB_bv8AhVxATQIHWKxBgwQFnoECBMQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eonline.com%2Fnews%2F1332042%2Fhenry-golding-michelle-yeoh-and-more-share-their-favorite-traditions-in-honor-of-aapi-heritage-month&usg=AOvVaw0pMLd8XAhF1a40e3kAPyZG) had a [golden night](https://www.eonline.com/videos/353246/2023-oscars-michelle-yeoh-makes-history-with-best-actress-win) at the [2023 Oscars](https://www.eonline.com/news/oscars).

"For all the little girls and boys who look like me watching tonight, this is a beacon of hope and possibility," she said during her speech.

Yeoh said her mom is 84 and she is watching in Malaysia with friends and family. And she thanked her "extended family" in Hong Kong, where she got her start in acting. "Never give up," Yeoh said, as the audience erupted in cheers. [after CNN anchor Don Lemon received backlash](https://www.cbsnews.com/news/don-lemon-apology-women-prime-age-nikki-haley-cnn/) for saying presidential candidate and former U.N. [the Oscars](https://www.cbsnews.com/oscars/) on Sunday, becoming the first actress of Southeast Asian descent to win the Academy Award for best actress. When she got up on stage to accept her award she received a standing ovation.

Michelle Yeoh appeared to throw shade at CNN host Don Lemon at the Oscars 2023 while accepting an award for her role in "Everything Everywhere All at Once."

He later [offered a rambling apology](https://nypost.com/2023/02/17/don-lemon-apologizes-gets-rebuke-from-cnn-ceo-over-sexist-remarks/) to his staff, saying in part, “The people I am closest to in this organization are women. And while taking home a trophy at the 2023 SAG Awards last month, she told the crowd, “I think if I speak, my heart will explode. “I appreciate the opportunity to be back on @CNNThisMorning today,” he wrote. “If you Google, ‘When is a woman in her prime?’ it’ll say 20s, 30s and 40s,” he retorted. Women from all walks of life regularly face age discrimination.” [another wrote](https://twitter.com/slackrguy/status/1635244434769199107). She’s proof it’s all nonsense. [one netizen tweeted](https://twitter.com/Anewluemerges/status/1635240757216026624). George added](https://twitter.com/RobGeorge/status/1635121301403897861). “For all the little boys and girls who look like me watching tonight, this is a beacon of hope and possibilities. [Matt Wilstein agreed](https://twitter.com/mattwilstein/status/1635120932804259840). [Stephanie Hamill tweeted](https://twitter.com/STEPHMHAMILL/status/1635136049994428416).

Performer is the first Asian to win the Academy Award for best actress in a leading role.

“History created for Asia and Malaysia,” wrote Syed Saddiq, a legislator. Dedicating her triumph to her mother and all the mothers in the world, she also said, “Ladies, don’t let anybody tell you you are ever past your prime. In her acceptance speech, Yeoh called her win a “beacon of hope and possibilities” for “all the boys and girls who look like me”. On Malaysian social media, Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh was trending. Yeoh made her Hollywood breakthrough when she was cast as the first ethnic Chinese Bond girl in 1997’s Tomorrow Never Dies opposite Pierce Brosnan. “She’s a very hardworking girl, you know.

The Malaysian-born Yeoh is only the second woman of color ever to win best actress at the Oscars.

"If this is your passion, this is your love, you have to stand up for yourself and for what you believe in and for what you want to do," she told reporters backstage. "She's 84, and I'm taking this home to her," Yeoh added. "I think this is something that we have been working so hard towards for a very long time, and tonight we freaking broke that glass ceiling," she continued. "For all the little boys and girls who look like me watching tonight, this is a beacon of hope and possibilities. The Malaysian-born Yeoh is only the second woman of color ever to take home the award. This is proof — dream big and dreams do come true," Yeoh said during her acceptance speech.

Yeoh's family and friends were watching from a viewing party in Malaysia when Yeoh became the first Asian woman to win an Oscar for best actress.

"This is something she earned with her hard work," Janet Yeoh told CNA's Melissa Goh in Chinese. In her acceptance speech at the Academy Awards, Michelle Yeoh dedicated her Oscar to her mother and said that "all the moms in the world" are "superheroes." Michelle Yeoh FaceTimed her 84-year-old mom in Malaysia moments after she became the first Asian woman to win an Oscar for best actress.

Michelle Yeoh's mother and family broke down in tears during the 2023 Oscars telecast, where Yeoh was awarded the best actress prize for her performance in ...

“Everything Everywhere All at Once” won a total of seven Oscars, including best picture. “Malaysia Boleh (Malaysia Can)!” The actress’ mom, Janet Yeoh, and other family members watched the Oscars live in Malaysia and cheered, wept and screamed when Michelle’s name was called as the winner.

In the video, a crowd watching a livestream of the awards show cheers as presenter Halle Berry calls out her daughter's name, and Janet Yeoh immediately stands ...

All the moms in the world,” Michelle declared. [Michelle Yeoh](https://www.vulture.com/2023/03/oscars-2023-michelle-yeoh-best-actress.html) continues to [do it for the mommies](https://www.vulture.com/2023/03/everything-everywhere-all-at-once-oscars-history.html) but not without forgetting her own [mother](https://www.vulture.com/2023/03/michelle-yeoh-win-independent-spirit-awards.html). “Because they are really the superheroes, and without them, none of us would be here tonight.”

Yeoh became 1st Asian actress to win Oscar for lead role in sci-fi, comedy, action movie 'Everything Everywhere All at Once' - Anadolu Agency.

[Anadolu Agency website contains only a portion of the news stories offered to subscribers in the AA News Broadcasting System (HAS), and in summarized form. I'm bringing this home to you!" "I'm taking this home to her. "For all the little boys and girls who look like me watching tonight, this is a beacon of hope and possibilities," said Yeoh, 60, after accepting the best actress award. "Dream big, and dreams do come true. "In creating history by being not just the first Malaysian but the very first Asian actress to win in this category, we take enormous pride in her achievement, adding to a long list of successes and capping a critically acclaimed acting career spanning decades," the Malaysian premier said. Anwar hoped Yeoh's "illustrious and exemplary" career in the film industry would "provide even greater impetus to the growth of our local industry." Hong Kong's secretary for the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau Kevin Yeung Yun-hung also said Yeoh's win was "well deserved" and demonstrated the "strength of Hong Kong actors in film industry." "She's 84," Yeoh said of her mother. Winning praise from the Malaysian premier, Yeoh said: "I have to dedicate this to my mom (and) all the moms in the world, because they are really the superheroes, and without them none of us would be here tonight." Yeoh also voiced gratitude for her "extended family in Hong Kong, where I started my career." Yeoh, born in Malaysia's northwestern city of Ipoh, was judged best actress for her lead role in "Everything Everywhere All at Once" — an achievement Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said would "certainly continue to be a source of great inspiration and motivation to our homegrown actors and actresses."

I am no movie critic but I was, for once, greatly pleased to see “Everything, Everywhere, All At Once” showered by the Academy awards. The movie didn't have ...

I liked “Everything, Everywhere, All At Once” less than Butler and Loder (I’ve a few ounces of cynicism in my blood) but I thought it was something that shows great creative powers. First, I watched “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” a little before and thought nothing particularly interesting could come out of the multiverse idea, which turned out to be on a dead track, at least in the hands of Marvel’s screenwriters. I found “Everything, Everywhere, All At Once” uplifting for two reasons. The consequences of paths not taken, the contingencies that have brought us to the moments we inhabit, how to make sense of a world that can seem to lack meaning — through the lens of the multiverse, Everything Everywhere All at Once shines a light on our own reality, raising questions about our own lives and humbly attempting to supply its own answers. This is a movie without an ounce of cynicism in its narrative bones. I am no movie critic but I was, for once, greatly pleased to see “Everything, Everywhere, All At Once” showered by the Academy awards.

You might not get to give an acceptance speech at the Academy Awards, but you might get a moment in the spotlight accepting an award.

“And then she ended with the film's last words: ‘Your story will be different from ours.’ As a father of a daughter, I wanted to see the movie.” For those who want to improve their speaking techniques, Toastmasters International is a worldwide nonprofit educational organization that helps individuals to become more effective communicators and leaders. “Sarah Polley, Best Adapted Screenplay for Women Talking, made me laugh by apologizing for putting the words ‘Women’ and ‘Talking’ so close together,” said Tate. “By the time he was done, I was rooting for him and wanted to see his movie. “This is the repetition of a phrase, like Martin Luther King’s ‘I have a Dream.’” “Jamie Lee Curtis, Best Supporting Actress for Everything Everywhere All At Once, used a rhetorical device called anaphora,” said Tate.

"Everything Everywhere All at Once" actress Michelle Yeoh FaceTimed her mother in Malayasia after her historic Best Actress win.

You should look like the film where you had the ballgown on!’ I’m like, ‘Oh my God.’ But that’s so typical of my mom: She wants me to run around the entire movie looking like a movie star.” [Best Actress win](https://www.indiewire.com/2023/03/michelle-yeoh-wins-best-actress-oscar-everything-everywhere-1234817169/) and becoming the first Asian woman to receive the award. She is a very filial daughter, and helps people a lot.” I love you guys, I’m taking this home to you.” And I’m taking this home to her. “I have to dedicate this to my mom — all the moms in the world — because they are really the superheroes.

Michelle Yeoh's mom may not have been present in the Dolby Theater on Sunday to see her daughter win an Oscar but cameras were rolling as she watched the ...

Carter](https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/12/entertainment/ruth-carter-oscar-black-panther-cec/index.html) became the first woman of color to win two Academy Awards on Sunday, she revealed in her speech that her mother recently died at the age of 101. Carter said her work on “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” prepared her for the moment and dedicated the award to her late mom. He spoke about spending a year in a refugee camp as a child and finding himself as an adult on Hollywood’s biggest stage. [Ke Huy Quan](https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/12/entertainment/ke-huy-quan-oscars-acceptance-speech/index.html), who won the award for best supporting actor for his role in “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” also thanked his mom for the sacrifices she made during his acceptance speech. [“Everything Everywhere All at Once”](https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/13/entertainment/everything-everywhere-all-at-once-academy-awards-takeaways/index.html) is a film about the importance of family and the dynamics of familial relationships, particularly between a mother and daughter (Stephanie Hsu). [Michelle Yeoh’s](https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/12/entertainment/michelle-yeoh-oscars-winner/index.html) mom may not have been present in the Dolby Theater on Sunday to see her daughter win an [Oscar](https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/12/entertainment/oscar-winners-2023/index.html) but cameras were rolling as she watched the historic moment live in Malaysia.

Ke Huy Quan's comeback story from childhood star of '80s flicks coupled with Michelle Yeoh's historic win as the first Asian best-actress winner Sunday ...

He called the impact of the wins massive. But all the movie’s Oscars (it also won best-supporting actress for Jamie Lee Curtis and film editing) mean a lot to Asian Americans, she said. The “Everything Everywhere All at Once” co-stars bring the total number of Asians who have earned acting Oscars to just six in the awards’ 95-year history. “It does tell the community that we have done enough … To actually see it happen was “phenomenal.” It really just kind of lets us feel like we can accomplish things that normally are not in our lane.”

Yeoh also made first on-screen appearance while in Australia in 1980s – in a Guy Laroche watch advertisement alongside Jackie Chan.

[According to reports](https://www.smh.com.au/culture/movies/everything-everywhere-even-moomba-oscar-winner-michelle-yeoh-s-aussie-connection-20230314-p5crv3.html), the Moomba win may have placed Yeoh in the eyeline of action movie star Jackie Chan, whose parents lived in Australia from the 1960s. [cast Yeoh in her first film roles](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000706/bio?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm) – first as a damsel-in-distress, and then as an action hero, drawing upon Yeoh’s ballet skills. “Because of the years of training as a ballerina, as a dancer, I was able to learn movements in a very short period of time,” Yeoh said. [Jackie Chan](https://www.theguardian.com/film/jackie-chan),” Yeoh told an interviewer last year. [Melbourne](https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/melbourne), Australia, in March 1984. [first Asian woman](https://www.theguardian.com/film/2023/mar/12/everything-everywhere-all-at-once-oscars-2023-winner-awards-best-picture) to win best actress at the Academy Awards – but an Australian broadcaster has since unearthed archival footage of the actor at a beauty pageant at a Melbourne community festival in 1984.

Michelle Yeoh reflects on her historic Oscar win and never predicted that "such a little film" could enjoy such success at the annual awards ceremony.