Michelle Yeoh - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | August 06, 1962 |
|---|---|
| Age | 62 |
| Birthplace | Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
| Chinese Zodiac | Tiger |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Roles in films such as 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon', 'Tomorrow Never Dies', 'Memoirs of a Geisha', and the Academy Award-winning 'Everything Everywhere All at Once'. |
Intro
Michelle Yeoh is a Malaysian actress and producer internationally recognized for her roles in action and dramatic films. Rising to fame in Hong Kong cinema with her martial arts prowess, she has enjoyed a successful career in both Asian and Western movie industries, earning critical acclaim and several prestigious awards.
Early Life & Background
Michelle Yeoh was born on August 6, 1962, in Ipoh, Malaysia, to a prominent Malaysian Chinese family. She trained as a ballet dancer from a young age and later studied at the Royal Academy of Dance in London before an injury shifted her focus to acting.
Career Highlights
- Won the Miss Malaysia beauty pageant in 1983
- Rose to stardom in Hong Kong action and martial arts films in the 1980s and 1990s
- Played Wai Lin in the James Bond film 'Tomorrow Never Dies' (1997)
- Portrayed Yu Shu Lien in 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon' (2000)
- Starred in 'Memoirs of a Geisha' (2005)
- Led an international ensemble cast in 'Crazy Rich Asians' (2018)
- Won the Academy Award for Best Actress for 'Everything Everywhere All at Once' (2022), becoming the first Asian woman to win the award
Trivia
- She performs the majority of her own stunts in action films.
- Named one of TIME magazine's 100 Most Influential People in 2022.
- Was appointed a Commander of the Legion of Honour by France in 2017.
FAQs
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How old is Michelle Yeoh?
Michelle Yeoh is 62 years old.
When was Michelle Yeoh born?
Michelle Yeoh was born the 6 August 1962.
Where is Michelle Yeoh from?
Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia.
On Her Birth-Day
About August 6th, 1962, in brief:
- Historical events: CIA Director John McCone delivered his first memorandum to President Kennedy regarding surveillance activities that would ultimately reveal critical intelligence about the impending Cuban Missile Crisis, a pivotal moment in Cold War tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union.
- Day of the week: August 6th, 1962 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
- #1 US song: Breaking Up Is Hard To Do by Neil Sedaka
- #1 UK song: I Remember You by Frank Ifield
- Popular movie: Two Weeks in Another Town directed by Vincente Minnelli
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