Michelle Yeoh
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Malaysia
2023

Michelle
Yeoh

Yeoh made history with her lead role in “Everything Everywhere All at Once” as the first Asian woman to receive the Oscar for best actress. And she has not slowed down since then, becoming a household name through her myriad projects. While she began her career starring in Hong Kong action movies, Yeoh’s roles today span several genres. Her most recent projects include Disney’s “American Born Chinese,” “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts” and, most recently, Kenneth Branagh’s “A Haunting in Venice.” What lies ahead further demonstrates the range of her acting, from showing the world her vocal chops in the film adaption of the venerable “Wicked,” being helmed by John Chu, to signing on for James Cameron’s blockbuster “Avatar” franchise. This spring, Yeoh received the Kering Women in Motion Award at the Cannes Film Festival.  

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Michelle Yeoh ‘Heartbroken’ by Netflix Canceling ‘Brothers Sun’ After One Season: ‘Hard to Understand Why’

Michelle Yeoh ‘Heartbroken’ by Netflix Canceling ‘Brothers Sun’ After One Season: ‘Hard to Understand Why’

Michelle Yeoh has reacted to the cancellation of her Netflix series "The Brothers Sun." In an Instagram post on Tuesday, Yeoh wrote, "Heartbroken… and finding it so hard to understand why… however, I am so very proud of My 'Brothers Sun' family and what we presented to the world. heads held high." Variety confirmed on Friday that Netflix canceled the crime family dramedy after one season. Created by Byron Wu and Brad Falchuk, “The Brothers Sun” followed Charles Sun (Justin...

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