Michelle Yeoh

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Actress

Birth Date: August 6, 1962

Age: 61 years old

Birth Place: Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia

Spouses: Jean Todt

Michelle Yeoh is a Malaysian film and television actress who rose to international film in the 1990s and early 2000s with her roles in films like "Tomorrow Never Dies" (1997), "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" (2000), and "Memoirs of a Geisha" (2005). Born in Ipoh, West Malaysia, Yeoh took an early interest in dancing. She started doing ballet at the age of 5, and after moving with her parents to England at the age of 15, enrolled in the Royal Academy of Dance in London. Yeoh loved ballet and envisioned a career as a dancer, but her life would take an unexpected turn when, at the age of 20, she won the 1983 Miss Malaysia contest. After winning the contest Yeoh appeared in a commercial alongside the Hong Kong action star Jackie Chan, which exposed her to a Hong Kong production company of martial arts films. The company, D&B Films, began casting Yeoh in many of its martial arts films, including "The Owl vs. Bumbo" (1984), "Yes, Madam!" (1985), and "Easy Money" (1987). Yeoh was quickly making a name for herself as a star of Hong Kong martial arts films, when, in 1987, she married the American businessman Dickson Poon and retired from acting. Yeoh eventually divorced Poon in 1992, and promptly returned to acting with roles in films like "Supercop 2" (1993) and "Wing Chun" (1994). It was her appearance in the 1997 James Bond film "Tomorrow Never Dies," however, that exposed Yeoh to western audiences for the first time, thus making her an international star in the process. More roles in western films with international appeal followed, including "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon," "Memoirs of a Geisha," and "The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon" (2008). Yeoh continued working steadily well into the 2010s, with parts in blockbuster Hollywood films like "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" (2017) and "Crazy Rich Asians" (2018), as well as a recurring role on the science-fiction series "Star Trek: Discovery" (CBS, 2017- ). Furthermore, Yeoh appeared in two high profile Hollywood films in 2019, the science-fiction thriller "Boss Level," directed by Joe Carnahan, and the comedy "Last Christmas," directed by Paul Feig, thus proving she had no intentions of slowing down.

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Sunshine

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The Heroic Trio

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Easy Money

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News aboutMichelle Yeoh

The Brothers Son

Fans ‘Enraged’ as Netflix Cancels ‘The Brothers Sun’ After One Season

Michelle Yeoh behind the scenes of 'Star Trek: Section 31'

‘Star Trek: Section 31’ Begins Production: See Michelle Yeoh on Set (PHOTO)

Sam Song Li, Michelle Yeoh, and Justin Chien in 'The Brothers Sun'

Should ‘The Brothers Sun’ Get a Season 2 at Netflix? (POLL)

Gabriel Macht and Patrick J. Adams for 'Suits'

Golden Globes Hosts ‘Suits’ Reunion With 2024 Presenter Lineup

Justin Chien in 'The Brothers Sun'
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‘The Brothers Sun’: Justin Chien Teases Action-Filled Fights & Family Humor

Justin Chien and Sam Song Li in 'The Brothers Sun'

‘The Brothers Sun’: Go Behind Action-Packed Scenes With Michelle Yeoh & Cast (VIDEO)

Jean Todt and Michelle Yeoh wedding

Michelle Yeoh Finally Marries Fiance Jean Todt After Being Engaged for 19 Years

Michelle Yeoh for 'American Born Chinese'
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‘American Born Chinese’ Star Michelle Yeoh on Pressures of Playing Goddess of Mercy (VIDEO)

Michelle Yeoh, Ben Wang, and Daniel Wu for 'American Born Chinese'
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‘American Born Chinese’: Meet the Characters of Disney+’s New Series

Michelle Yeoh in American Born Chinese

‘American Born Chinese’: See Full Trailer for Michelle Yeoh Action-Comedy Series (VIDEO)

Michelle Yeoh in 'Star Trek: Discovery'

‘Star Trek: Section 31’ Starring Michelle Yeoh Is Happening — as Movie Event

2023 Oscars best reaction photos

2023 Oscars Best Reaction Shots: Stephanie Hsu’s Michelle Yeoh Scream & More (PHOTOS)

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12 Best Acceptance Speeches of the 2023 Awards Season (VIDEO)

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Critic’s Notebook: Emotions Ran High on Oscar Night

Michelle Yeoh and Don Lemon

Michelle Yeoh Shades Don Lemon During Oscars Acceptance Speech

Michelle Yeoh in 'Everything Everywhere All at Once'

Michelle Yeoh Dedicates Groundbreaking Best Actress Oscar Win to ‘All Moms’

Michelle Yeoh and Ke Huy Quan for 'American Born Chinese'

‘American Born Chinese’ Promo Teases ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ Reunion (VIDEO)

Aubrey Plaza, Kerry Washington, Michelle Yeoh at Critics Choice awards 2023

Critics Choice Awards: Best Red Carpet Looks from Aubrey Plaza to Michelle Yeoh (PHOTOS)

Michelle Yeoh on 'Star Trek: Discovery'

‘Star Trek: Discovery’ Spinoff With Michelle Yeoh Still in Development at Paramount+

The Witcher: Blood Origin
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Which ‘Witcher’ Words Did the ‘Blood Origin’ Cast Struggle to Say? (VIDEO)

The Witcher: Blood Origin
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‘The Witcher: Blood Origin’ Cast Teases the Chaos to Come on the Prequel Series (VIDEO)

Sophia Brown, Laurence O’Fuarain, and Michelle Yeoh in 'The Witcher: Blood Origin'

‘The Witcher: Blood Origin’ Trailer Reveals Fan Favorite Joey Batey as Jaskier (VIDEO)

Michelle Yeoh for 'The Witcher: Blood Origin'

‘The Witcher: Blood Origin’ Trailer Teases Blood Quest in Special Event (VIDEO)

Minnie Driver in The Witcher: Blood Origin

First Photo & Info on Minnie Driver’s Character in ‘The Witcher: Blood Origin’

National Treasure: Edge of History trailer

‘National Treasure: Edge of History,’ ‘Willow’ & More Disney+ Trailers From D23 Expo (VIDEOS)

Michelle Yeoh - The Brothers Sun

Michelle Yeoh to Lead ‘The Brothers Sun’ at Netflix

2022 Critics Choice Super Awards, 'Evil,' 'Midnight Mass,' Aasif Mandvi, Katja Herbers, Hamish Linklater

2022 Critics Choice Super Awards: ‘Evil’ & ‘Midnight Mass’ Lead TV Nominees

Michelle Yeoh Last Christmas Premiere

‘The Witcher’ Prequel ‘Blood Origin’ Adds Michelle Yeoh

Philippa Georgiou Carl Michael Burnham Star Trek Discovery
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‘Star Trek: Discovery’s Michelle Yeoh on Georgiou & Michael’s ‘Beautiful’ Journey and Section 31

Supernatural Sam Dean Death Jimmy Fallon The Crown Gillian Anderson

Best Lines of the Week (November 13-19): ‘It’s OK, You Can Go Now’

Star Trek Discovery Season 3
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Roush Review: A Time Jump Refreshes ‘Star Trek: Discovery’

Michelle Yeoh - Discovery

CBS All Access Developing Michelle Yeoh-Led ‘Star Trek’ Spinoff Series

Star Trek: Discovery - Doug Jones as Lieutenant Saru; Sonequa Martin-Green as First Officer Michael Burnham; Michelle Yeoh as Captain Philippa Georgiou

Michelle Yeoh Will Return to ‘Star Trek: Discovery’

Star Trek: Discovery - Doug Jones as Lieutenant Saru; Sonequa Martin-Green as First Officer Michael Burnham; Michelle Yeoh as Captain Philippa Georgiou
Fall Preview

Starfleet Rising: ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ Promises to Tell a Unique Origin Story

Michelle Yeoh - Marco Polo, Netflix

‘Marco Polo’ Casting News: Michelle Yeoh Joins Season 2 in a New Role