Michelle Yeoh

Michelle Yeoh is a Malaysian actress known for work in Hong Kong action cinema, Hollywood films, and television.

Michelle Yeoh is a Malaysian actress known for work in Hong Kong action cinema, Hollywood films, and television. She won the Academy Award for Best Actress for Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022), becoming the first Asian woman to receive the award in that category. Born in Ipoh, Malaysia, on 6 August 1962, she first gained attention in the 1980s and 1990s for Hong Kong action films.

Early life

Michelle Yeoh was born Yeoh Choo Kheng in Ipoh, Malaysia, in 1962. She is also identified as Michelle Khan and holds Malaysian nationality.

Career

Yeoh became known for action roles in Hong Kong cinema before moving into international film and television. Her work includes major roles in Yes, Madam!, Supercop, Tomorrow Never Dies, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Crazy Rich Asians, and Everything Everywhere All at Once. She is also known for performing many of her own stunts.

Awards and recognition

Yeoh has received major honours including an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award. She won the Best Actress Oscar for Everything Everywhere All at Once and became the first Asian woman to do so.

Public image

Yeoh is widely described as one of the leading female action stars of her era, in part because of her stunt work and martial-arts screen roles. Her career has also been linked to broader visibility for Asian performers in global cinema.