Michelle Yeoh Bio
Michelle Yeoh Choo Kheng is a Malaysian actress who rose to fame in the 1990s after starring in Hong Kong action films. She is best known for her roles in Yes, Madam (1985), Police Story 3: Supercop (1992), The Heroic Trio (1993), and Holy Weapon (1993), as well as her recent role as Mama Sun in the Netflix Action series The Brothers Sun (2023)
Michelle Yeoh Age
Michelle was born in Ipoh, Malaysia, on August 6, 1962. She is 61 years old as of 2023.
Michelle Yeoh Height
Michelle is approximately 5 feet, 5 inches tall, with a moderate weight ranging from 49 kg to 50 kg.
Michelle Yeoh Family
Michelle was born in Ipoh, Malaysia. She is the daughter of Yeoh Kian Teik (father) and Janet Yeoh (mother).
Michelle Yeoh is a private individual, and more details about her family, including siblings, are not widely disclosed in the public domain.
Michelle Yeoh Education
Michelle Yeoh studied at a ballet school in London.
Michelle Yeoh Relationship
Michelle Yeoh is married to Jean Todt, a prominent figure in motorsports and the president of the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA).
Michelle Yeoh’s Career
Michelle Yeoh initially gained fame as a Hong Kong action star, particularly for her roles in martial arts films. She then made her debut in the film industry with the 1984 action film “The Owl vs Bombo.” Some of her notable early films include “Yes, Madam” (1985) and “Police Story 3: Supercop” (1992). She first gained international recognition for her role in the 1997 James Bond film “Tomorrow Never Dies.”.
Michelle Yeoh gained recognition for her performance in the highly regarded movie “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” (2000). She later moved to Hollywood, where she starred in several movies, including “Crazy Rich Asians” (2018) and “Memoirs of a Geisha” (2005).
Michelle Yeoh’s TV Shows and Movies:
Yes, Madam (1985)
Police Story 3: Supercop (1992)
Tomorrow Never Dies (1997)
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000)
Memoirs of a Geisha (2005)
The Lady (2011)
The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (2008)
Crazy Rich Asians (2018)
Master Z: Ip Man Legacy (2018)
The Brothers Sun (2023)
Michelle Yeoh’s Awards
Some of her Awards include:
- Hong Kong Film Awards (1993): Won the Best Actress Award for her role in “The Heroic Trio.”
- Hong Kong Film Critics Society Awards (1993): Won the Best Actress Award for “The Heroic Trio.”
- Golden Horse Film Festival and Awards (1993): Won the Best Actress Award for “The Heroic Trio.”
- Golden Horse Film Festival and Awards (1997): Nominated for Best Leading Actress for “Tomorrow Never Dies.”
- Asian Film Awards (2009): Received the Excellence in Asian Cinema Award.
- International Indian Film Academy Awards (2019): Nominated for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for “Crazy Rich Asians.”
Michelle’s Net Worth:
As of our research, Michelle Yeoh’s net worth was estimated to be around $40 million as of 2022.