Michelle Yeoh
Malaysian female actress of Chinese descent (born 1962)
1962 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
Malaysian female actress of Chinese descent (born 1962)
Born
August 6, 1962
Age
~64 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
actor, film producer, model
MalaysiaBorn in Ipoh
1962
Born in Ipoh (1962-08-06)
2007
AwardKnight of the Legion of Honour
2012
AwardOfficer of the Legion of Honour
2017
AwardCommander of the Legion of Honour
2020
AwardBBC 100 Women
2021
AwardAsia's Most Influential Malaysia
About
Michelle Yeoh Choo Kheng Todt, known professionally as Michelle Yeoh, is a Malaysian actress. In a career spanning over four decades, she has acted in film and television productions covering a wide range of genres and received various accolades, including an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award, along with nominations for two British Academy Film Awards. Credited as Michelle Khan in her early films, she rose to fame in the 1980s and 1990s after starring in Hong Kong action and martial arts films where she performed her own stunts. These roles included Yes, Madam (1985), Magnificent Warriors (1987), Police Story 3: Super Cop (1992), The Heroic Trio and Tai Chi Master, and Wing Chun (1994).
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Who is Michelle Yeoh?+
Michelle Yeoh Choo Kheng Todt, known professionally as Michelle Yeoh, is a Malaysian actress. In a career spanning over four decades, she has acted in film and television productions covering a wide range of genres and received various accolades, including an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award,
What does the name Michelle mean?+
The name Michelle means "A female given name from Hebrew, popular from the 1960s to the 1990s.. Etymology: Michelle, feminine form of Michael, tr=mikhaél. Michaela.". It is of English origin.
When was Michelle Yeoh born?+
Michelle Yeoh was born on August 6, 1962.
Name Meaning
A female given name from Hebrew, popular from the 1960s to the 1990s.. Etymology: Michelle, feminine form of Michael, tr=mikhaél. Michaela.
The name Michelle is of English origin, meaning "A female given name from Hebrew, popular from the 1960s to the 1990s.. Etymology: Michelle, feminine form of Michael, tr=mikhaél. Michaela.". It is traditionally a female name.
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Names related to Michelle
Michelle — August 6, 1962
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Leo
Confident, generous, warm-hearted
Fire · Sun · Jul 23 – Aug 22
Chinese Zodiac
Tiger
Brave, competitive, confident
Water · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
12 Ahau
Sun — enlightenment, ascension, mastery
Celtic Tree
Hazel
Wise, perceptive, academic
Ogham: Coll · Aug 5 – Sep 1
Birthstone: Peridot — Strength, healing
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Guestbook
The world is a little different because you existed.
— ?
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
My comfort movie has you in it. Always will.
— movie night regular
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