Date of Birth: August 6, 1962
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Biography
Michelle Yeoh Choo Kheng is a Malaysian actress renowned for her dynamic performances in both the Hong Kong and international film industries. Born on August 6, 1962, in Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia, Yeoh initially pursued a career in ballet before a spinal injury redirected her path toward acting. Yeoh gained prominence in the 1990s with a series of action films where she performed many of her own stunts. Her breakthrough role came in the 1992 film “Police Story 3: Super Cop” alongside Jackie Chan. She further established her career with roles in “The Heroic Trio” (1993), “Wing Chun” (1994), and “Tai Chi Master” (1993). International recognition followed with her role as Wai Lin in the James Bond film “Tomorrow Never Dies” (1997), and she achieved critical acclaim for her performance in Ang Lee’s “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” (2000), which earned her a BAFTA nomination. She continued to captivate audiences with performances in “Memoirs of a Geisha” (2005), “The Lady” (2011), and “Crazy Rich Asians” (2018). In addition to her film career, Yeoh has been a strong advocate for various humanitarian causes and was appointed as a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Development Programme in 2016.
5 Interesting Facts about Michelle Yeoh
1. Michelle Yeoh is trained in ballet and initially aimed to become a professional dancer before an injury shifted her focus to acting.
2. She performed most of her own stunts in her early action films, showcasing her martial arts skills.
3. Yeoh is one of the few actresses to transition successfully from the Hong Kong film industry to Hollywood.
4. She was awarded the title of “Tan Sri,” one of Malaysia’s highest honors, by the Malaysian government in 2013.
5. Michelle Yeoh has a degree in Dance from the Royal Academy of Dance in London.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Michelle Yeoh
1. “I always thought that I would be a ballet dancer.”
2. “The most important thing is to find your own voice and to have the courage to use it.”
3. “In Asia, it’s very important that we have good role models, because there are not much.”
4. “If you read a script, you should be able to imagine what the movie is going to look like.”
5. “I think it’s very important to have a sense of the past and to know where you come from.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Michelle Yeoh’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $40 million.
Children
Michelle Yeoh does not have any children.
Relevant Links
1. [Michelle Yeoh on IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000706/
2. [Michelle Yeoh on Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michelle_Yeoh
4. [Michelle Yeoh’s BAFTA Profile](https://www.bafta.org/heritage/features/michelle-yeoh
