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About

Michelle Yeoh is a Malaysian actress who has gained international recognition for her roles in both Chinese and English language films. She began her acting career in the 1980s with Hong Kong action movies and became a household name in Asia. Yeoh’s breakout role came in 1997’s “Tomorrow Never Dies” as a Bond girl, which led to more high-profile roles in Hollywood. She has since starred in films such as “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon,” “Memoirs of a Geisha,” and “Crazy Rich Asians.” Yeoh is also known for her martial arts skills, which she has utilized in many of her film roles. In addition to her acting career, she is a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Development Programme and is actively involved in various charitable causes.

Bio

Name	Michelle Yeoh
Date of Birth	August 6, 1962
Place of Birth	Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia
Zodiac	Leo
Nationality	Malaysian
Education	BA in Dance, Royal Academy of Dance in London
Height (Approx.)	5 Feet 4 Inches (1.63 m)
Weight (Approx.)	49 kg (108 lbs)
Body Measurements	34-26-36 inches
Parents	Janet Yeoh and Yeoh Kian-teik
Siblings	Lam Hoe Yeoh, Robert Yeoh.
Husband	Dickson Poon
Occupation	Actress, producer, martial artist
Years active	1984-present
Notable Films	“Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon,” “Tomorrow Never Dies,” “Memoirs of a Geisha,” “Crazy Rich Asians”
Fitness	Trained in ballet, and is also skilled in martial arts, including Tai Chi, Wushu, and Krav Maga. She also practices yoga and is known for her disciplined fitness routine.
Awards	BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role (1993), Hong Kong Film Award for Best Actress (1994), Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture (2019)
Charitable Work	Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Development Programme, involved in various charitable causes related to education, health, and poverty alleviation
Personal Life	Married to Jean Todt, former CEO of the Ferrari Formula One team, and has one stepdaughter

Top Movies

1. Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000) – A martial arts masterpiece directed by Ang Lee that won four Academy Awards and solidified Yeoh as a global star.
2. Police Story 3: Supercop (1992) – An action-packed Hong Kong film starring Jackie Chan and Yeoh as undercover cops.
3. Memoirs of a Geisha (2005) – A visually stunning film about the life of a geisha in pre-WWII Japan, in which Yeoh played the mentor to the main character.
4. Tomorrow Never Dies (1997) – Yeoh’s breakout role in the James Bond franchise as a Chinese spy who teams up with 007.
5. Crazy Rich Asians (2018) – A romantic comedy-drama in which Yeoh played the matriarch of an ultra-rich Singaporean family.
6. Reign of Assassins (2010) – A martial arts epic in which Yeoh played a retired assassin who is drawn back into the game.
7. The Lady (2011) – A biopic about Burmese democracy activist Aung San Suu Kyi, in which Yeoh played the titular role.
8. Silver Hawk (2004) – A Hong Kong superhero movie in which Yeoh played a high-flying crime fighter.
9. Wing Chun (1994) – A kung fu comedy in which Yeoh played the titular character, a legendary martial artist.
10. Royal Warriors (1986) – One of Yeoh’s earliest action films, in which she played a tough police officer taking on a group of ruthless criminals.

Awards

Year	Award	Category	Film
1993	BAFTA Film Award	Best Actress in a Leading Role	“The Heroic Trio”
1994	Hong Kong Film Award	Best Actress	“The Executioners”
1994	Golden Horse Award	Best Actress	“The Tai Chi Master”
2001	Blockbuster Entertainment Award	Favorite Supporting Actress – Action	“Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon”
2005	Screen Actors Guild Award	Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture	“Memoirs of a Geisha”
2007	Golden Horse Award	Best Actress	“Fearless”
2013	Asian Film Award	Excellence in Asian Cinema Award	N/A
2018	Critics’ Choice Movie Award	Best Acting Ensemble	“Crazy Rich Asians”
2018	Screen Actors Guild Award	Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture	“Crazy Rich Asians”
2019	Saturn Award	Best Supporting Actress	“Star Trek: Discovery”
2022	BSFC Awards	Best Actress	”Everything Everywhere All at Once”
2022	Saturn Award	Best Actress	”Everything Everywhere All at Once”
2023	EDA Award	Best Actress	”Everything Everywhere All at Once”
2023	Golden Globe	Best Actress	”Everything Everywhere All at Once”
2023	HCA Award	Best Actress	”Everything Everywhere All at Once”
2023	Oscar	Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role	”Everything Everywhere All at Once”

Michelle Yeoh net worth

As of 2023, Michelle Yeoh’s net worth is estimated to be around $60 million. She has earned this wealth primarily through her successful acting career, spanning over four decades, and as a producer. She has starred in numerous international hits, including “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon,” “Tomorrow Never Dies,” and “Crazy Rich Asians,” and has also produced several films and TV series. In addition to her acting and producing work, Yeoh is also involved in various philanthropic activities and has been a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Development Programme. Her net worth is expected to continue to grow as she takes on new projects in the entertainment industry.

Some facts about Michelle Yeoh

• Michelle Yeoh was born in Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia, and started learning ballet at the age of four.
• Before pursuing her acting career, she represented Malaysia in the Miss World 1983 beauty pageant.
• Yeoh is a trained dancer and has a BA in Dance from the Royal Academy of Dance in London.
• She is also skilled in martial arts, including Tai Chi, Wushu, and Krav Maga.
• Yeoh’s breakthrough role was in the 1992 Hong Kong action film “Police Story 3: Supercop,” alongside Jackie Chan.
• She has been named one of the “50 Most Beautiful People in the World” by People magazine multiple times.
• Yeoh is a recipient of the French Legion of Honour, one of the highest civilian distinctions in France.
• She was originally cast to play the lead role in the 2002 film “The Memoirs of a Geisha,” but was replaced by Zhang Ziyi due to her Chinese heritage.
• Yeoh is married to Jean Todt, former CEO of the Ferrari Formula One team, and is a stepmother to his daughter.
• She is fluent in English, Cantonese, Mandarin, and Malay.

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