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Michelle Yeoh's Star Power Shines on Hollywood Blvd
17 Feb
Summary
- Michelle Yeoh receives a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
- Yeoh is the first Asian woman to win an Oscar for best actress.
- She will star in upcoming 'Avatar' and 'Blade Runner 2099'.
Michelle Yeoh is set to be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on February 18th. This prestigious recognition follows her historic Oscar win, where she became the first Asian woman to receive the award for best actress for her performance in "Everything Everywhere All at Once."
Yeoh recalled her childhood visits to the iconic Walk of Fame, dreaming of joining her cinematic heroes. Her Hollywood journey began with the James Bond film "Tomorrow Never Dies" in 1997, followed by the breakout success of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon." She continued to build her career with roles in "Crazy Rich Asians" and Marvel's "Shang-Chi."
Her Oscar-winning role in "Everything Everywhere All at Once" propelled her to new heights, a film initially written for a male lead. Post-win, Yeoh embraced new challenges, including singing in the film "Wicked," with encouragement from co-star Cynthia Erivo.
Looking ahead, Yeoh is slated to appear in future "Avatar" installments and will lead the "Blade Runner 2099" series, further cementing her status as a trailblazer.
