Michelle Yeoh makes history as the first Asian woman to win best actress in the 95-year history of the Academy Awards.
Yeoh, who was born in Malaysia and is a legend in the Hong Kong action film world, also made history as the first Asian woman to win best actress in the 95-year history of the Academy Awards."For all the little boys and girls who look like me watching tonight, this is a beacon of hope and possibilities," Yeoh said in her acceptance speech, adding,"Dream big and dreams do come true.
The actress also gave a shout-out to women, saying,"And ladies, don't let anybody tell you you are ever past your prime. Never give up." Yeoh dedicated the win to her 84-year-old mom, who she said was watching at home in Malaysia, as well as"all the moms in the world because they are really the superheroes and, without them, none of us will be here tonight."
Yeoh, who starred in"Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" and 2018's"Crazy Rich Asians," played Evelyn Wang in"Everything Everywhere All at Once." The film was written and directed by Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, aka"the Daniels.
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