From Hong Kong to Hollywood: Michelle Yeoh's Journey

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Michelle rose to fame across the globe in 1997 when she portrayed Wai Lin in the James Bond movie Tomorrow Never Dies, She went on to fame as one of the most adored Bond ladies

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She appeared in her early Hong Kong films under the name Michelle Khan

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She became well-known in the 1980s and 1990s after appearing in action movies from Hong Kong in which she did her own stunts

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For her role in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon in 2000, Michelle was nominated for a BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role

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In the 2010 film The Karate Kid, she played a snake charmer in a brief cameo, Her performance emphasized her proficiency in martial arts and showcased her versatility as an actress

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Michelle, who is most recognized for her roles in married arts, later portrayed Aung San Suu Kyi in the 2011 film The Lady

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Some of her best performances include Memoirs of a Geisha (2005), The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (2008), Kung Fu Panda 2 (2011), and Crazy Rich Asians (2018)

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Everything Everywhere All At Once (2022), a sci-fi action film, featured Michelle in a multiverse-spanning role that received widespread critical praise

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In 2024, Michelle Yeoh received the "Presidential Medal of Freedom"

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