Michelle Yeoh is a Malaysian-born actress known for her roles in various Hollywood and international films, including Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Tomorrow Never Dies, and Memoirs of a Geisha. Her recent feature film, Everything Everywhere All at Once, set a massive bar for movies as it managed to surpass The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King as the most-awarded movie in Hollywood history, standing at over 336 awards and 691 nominations.
Yeoh herself made history as the first Asian actress to win the Best Actress award at today’s 95th Academy Awards. She is also the first Malaysian woman to be nominated for and win an Academy Award.
"Thank you, thank you. For all the little boys and girls who look like me watching tonight, this is a beacon of hope and possibilities. This is proof, dream big, and dreams do come true," Yeoh said after accepting the award from fellow actresses Jessica Chastain and Halle Berry.
"And ladies, don't let anyone ever tell you you're past your prime," she added. Yeoh, 60, is the oldest nominee in her category.
The Ipoh-born actor bested Australian actress and two-time Oscar recipient Cate Blanchett, who was one of the major contenders for the coveted award. Ana De Armas, Michelle Williams, and Andrea Riseborough were also nominated for Best Actress.
"I have to dedicate this (award) to my mum, all the mums in the world because they are really the superheroes, and without them, none of us would be here tonight.
"I'm taking this home to her. She's watching right now in Malaysia, KL, with my family and friends. I love you guys. I'm bringing this home to you," Yeoh said in gratitude to her family.
"And also to my extended family in Hong Kong where I started my career. Thank you for letting me stand on your shoulders, giving me a leg up so that I can be here today," she added.
The show Everything Everywhere All At Once very well deserves all its awards it has won at this years Oscars, bringing a unique and exhilarating experience to viewers through immaculate storytelling and screenplay.
