Michelle Yeoh

Arts

Michelle Yeoh called out sexism in Hollywood. Will it help close the gender gap?

7:00pm March 14, 2023

by Vanessa Romo

The 60-year-old best actress winner addressed the timing of her historic win, which comes decades into her spectacular career. But is the industry ready for more complicated, older female characters?

Michelle Yeoh, winner of the Best Actress in a Leading Role award for Everything Everywhere All at Once, attends the Governors Ball during the 95th Annual Academy Awards at Dolby Theatre on Sunday in Hollywood, Calif.

World News

A major South Korean broadcaster omitted 'ladies' from Michelle Yeoh's Oscars speech

4:33pm March 14, 2023

by Ashley Ahn

The broadcaster said it removed the word because of the connotation surrounding "ladies," offering a glimpse into the tense atmosphere surrounding gender discourse in South Korea.

Michelle Yeoh is laundromat owner Evelyn Wang in Everything Everywhere All at Once.

Arts

Michelle Yeoh is the first Asian woman to win best actress Oscar

11:39pm March 12, 2023

by Glen Weldon

The Malaysian-born actor made history by winning the Academy Award for best actress in a leading role for her performance in Everything Everywhere All at Once.

Stephanie Hsu, Ke Huy Quan and Michelle Yeoh appear onstage during the 29th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on Feb. 26, 2023 in Los Angeles, Calif.

Arts

2023 marks a watershed year for Asian performers at the Oscars

6:36pm March 11, 2023

by Bob Mondello

With four nominations, more Asian performers were recognized by the Academy in 2023 than in any single year in its history. In other respects, this year was a step back from diversity at the Oscars.

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