Who Is Michelle Yeoh? Oscars 2023 Best Actress Winner Makes History At Academy Awards- All About Her

Oscars 2023 Best Actress winner Michelle Yeoh scripted history by becoming the first Asian woman to win in the said category at the 95th Academy Awards. Here's a viral video of her acceptance speech.

Michelle Yeoh Oscars 2023

Oscars 2023 turned out be a blockbuster and memorable event as it gave us several moments to cherish forever. From Ram Charan and Junior NTR's RRR bagging the award for the Best Original Song to Everything Everywhere All at Once receiving 7 awards, the 95th Academy Awards were all about representation and recognizing the best of talents across different industries. Oscars 2023 will always extra special for Michelle Yeoh, who became the first Asian woman to win the award in the category of Best Actress in a leading role.

Michelle Yeoh scripted history as she walked away with the Best Actress award for Everything Everywhere All at Once, becoming the first Asian woman to secure victory in the particular category. She achieved two big feats at the awards night, leaving everyone mighty impressed.

Who Is Michelle Yeoh?

Michelle Yeoh aka Michelle Yeoh Choo Kheng, who was earlier credited as Michelle Khan in Hong Kong films, is known for her role in Tomorrow Never Dies. She earned critical acclaim for her performance in Everything Everywhere All at Once, winning three major awards. Rotten Tomatoes even ranked her as the greatedt action heroine of all times in the year 2008 as she has featured in several action-packed movies in her star-studded career.

Michelle Yeoh Oscars 2023 Acceptance Speech

The Crazy Rich Asians actress expressed her gratitude towards her family members, fans and the Academy for recognizing her acting and efforts. She shared a heartwarming message for the audience, said that her victory is a 'beacon of hope for possibilities'.

"For all the little boys and girls who look like me watching tonight, this is a beacon of hope and possibilities. This is proof that dreams do come true. Ladies, never let anyone tell you are past your prime," she was quoted as saying by Variety.

Michelle Yeoh Makes History At Oscars 2023

Michelle Yeoh emerged as the first Asian woman to ever win the Best Actress Oscar award, achieving a major feat. Congratulations have not stopped pouring in ever since she bagged the shiny trophy.

Second Woman Of Color To Win Award

Michelle Yeoh is the second 'women of color' to win the Best Actress Oscar award after Halle Berry. Halle, who presented the award to Michelle, got emotional on stage as the crowd chanted for the duo.

Three BIG AWARDS

Before winning the Oscar, Michelle Yeoh bagged the award for Best Actress at Golden Globe Awards 2023 and the Screen Actors Guild Award in the category of Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role.

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