Oscars: Michelle Yeoh Makes History as First Asian Best Actress Nominee

Oscars: Michelle Yeoh Makes History as First Asian Best Actress Nominee

Upworthy

Published

It took 59 years for Michelle Yeoh to land her first lead role in a Hollywood film. And it’s taken 95 years for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to recognize a woman who identifies as Asian in its best actress category. On Tuesday morning, the Malaysian-born performer, who became a…

#michelleyeoh #hollywood #malaysian #hongkong #academyaward #richasians #academy #halleberry #monstersball #dorothydandridge

Full Article