'Yes Madam' to 'Everything Everywhere All at Once'...Michelle Yeoh Honored on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

◆A Name Engraved in the Heart of Hollywood, Michelle Yeoh

Michelle Yeoh has entered the Hollywood Walk of Fame. On February 18th (local time), her name was engraved on the iconic Walk of Fame in Hollywood. The event was graced by Michelle Yeoh and her close colleagues. Director Ang Lee, who directed 〈Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon〉, and director Jon M. Chu, who brought out Michelle Yeoh's musical performance as Madame Morrible in the recent 〈Wicked〉 series, were in attendance. Additionally, Ke Huy Quan, who starred alongside her as a couple in 〈Everything Everywhere All at Once〉, as well as prominent Asian stars in Hollywood, Awkwafina and Sandra Oh, joined to celebrate her achievement.

◆From Hong Kong Action Star to Hollywood Leading Role

Michelle Yeoh, originally from Malaysia, debuted through the Hong Kong entertainment industry. Starting with 〈Yes Madam〉 in 1985, she emerged as a new face in Hong Kong cinema, captivating the audience with her high-level action performances. After a brief hiatus from the entertainment industry following her marriage in 1988, she made a comeback with Jackie Chan's 〈Police Story 3〉. With her unique action and presence, she enchanted global movie fans and successfully made her Hollywood debut in 1997 with 〈007: Tomorrow Never Dies〉. She solidified her status as a leading star in Hollywood with her role as Yu Shu Lien in 2000's 〈Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon〉.

◆The Glory of the Academy and Endless Challenges

In the 2022 film 〈Everything Everywhere All at Once〉, Michelle Yeoh portrayed the immigrant Evelyn, delivering a remarkable performance that encompassed the narratives of women, immigrants, and mothers, making her the first Asian woman to win the Academy Award for Best Actress. During the Walk of Fame ceremony, Michelle Yeoh humbly expressed, "It was a fortune to be part of a story that transcends borders and languages." Currently, she is preparing for her upcoming projects, the series 〈Blade Runner 2099〉 and the film 〈Avatar 4〉 (working title), signaling her relentless journey ahead.