Michelle Yeoh

Yes Madam Action Debut

Starred in 'Yes, Madam!' with Cynthia Rothrock, establishing herself as a leading action star in Hong Kong cinema. Her willingness to perform her own stunts despite having no martial arts background made her stand out.

Police Story Breakthrough

Starred opposite Jackie Chan in 'Police Story 3: Super Cop,' gaining international recognition for her death-defying stunts. The film's success across Asia solidified her status as a major action star.

Tomorrow Never Dies Hollywood

Became a Bond girl in 'Tomorrow Never Dies,' introducing her to Western audiences and breaking into Hollywood. This role demonstrated her crossover appeal and opened doors to major international productions.

Crouching Tiger Phenomenon

Starred in Ang Lee's 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon,' which became the highest-grossing foreign-language film in American history and won four Academy Awards. Her performance earned her global acclaim and numerous award nominations.

Memoirs Geisha Role

Played a leading role in 'Memoirs of a Geisha,' further cementing her Hollywood A-list status. The film's commercial success kept her in demand for major productions.

Crazy Rich Asians Revival

Starred as Eleanor Young in 'Crazy Rich Asians,' the first major Hollywood studio film with an all-Asian cast in 25 years. The film's massive success revitalized her career and made her a symbol of Asian representation in Hollywood.

Oscar Win EEAAO

Won the Academy Award for Best Actress for 'Everything Everywhere All at Once,' becoming the first Asian woman to win in this category. This historic achievement elevated her to icon status and brought her career full circle.

Global Icon Status

Continues working in major Hollywood productions while serving as a cultural ambassador and inspiration for Asian representation in film. Her Oscar win and decades-long career have secured her legacy as one of cinema's most important figures, maintaining strong A-list status.