Film · Malaysia and Hong Kong · 1962–
Michelle Yeoh Life & Career Timeline
Hong Kong action mastery to a historic Academy Award.
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Michelle Yeoh combines physical performance, dramatic authority and a four-decade international screen career.
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Born in Ipoh
Yeoh Choo Kheng was born into a Malaysian Chinese family.
Source: www.oscars.orgMiss Malaysia
Winning the national pageant led to commercial and screen opportunities.
Source: www.oscars.orgFirst film roles
Yeoh entered Hong Kong cinema after appearing in a commercial with Jackie Chan.
Source: www.oscars.orgYes, Madam!
The action film established Yeoh as a leading martial-arts performer.
Source: www.oscars.orgRoyal Warriors
She performed complex action choreography in another defining early role.
Source: www.oscars.orgSteps away from film
Yeoh retired after marriage, pausing a rapidly rising screen career.
Source: www.oscars.orgSupercop comeback
Police Story 3 reunited Yeoh with action cinema opposite Jackie Chan.
Connected: Jackie Chan
Source: www.oscars.orgThe Heroic Trio
Yeoh joined Maggie Cheung and Anita Mui in the fantasy-action ensemble.
Source: www.oscars.orgWing Chun
The title role became a showcase for her athletic screen presence.
Source: www.oscars.orgTomorrow Never Dies
As Wai Lin, Yeoh became a formidable equal to James Bond.
Source: www.oscars.orgCrouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
Ang Lee’s global hit brought Yeoh a BAFTA nomination and worldwide acclaim.
Source: www.oscars.orgMemoirs of a Geisha
Yeoh joined an international ensemble as Mameha.
Source: www.oscars.orgThe Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor
She entered another large global adventure franchise.
Source: www.oscars.orgThe Lady
Yeoh portrayed democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
Source: www.oscars.orgStar Trek: Discovery
Captain Philippa Georgiou began a major science-fiction television role.
Source: www.oscars.orgCrazy Rich Asians
As Eleanor Young, Yeoh anchored the global romantic-comedy phenomenon.
Source: www.oscars.orgEverything Everywhere All at Once
The multiverse comedy-drama placed Yeoh at the centre of a career-defining role.
Source: www.oscars.orgHistoric Best Actress Oscar
Yeoh became the first Asian woman to win the Academy Award for Best Actress.
Source: www.oscars.orgExplore related timelines
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