Michelle Yeoh becomes the first Asian star to win Oscar for Best Actress: ‘History in the making!’
2 years ago

Michelle Yeoh becomes the first Asian star to win Oscar for Best Actress: ‘History in the making!’

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Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “This is proof to dream big and that dreams do come true.” She continued: “Ladies, don’t tell anyone tell you, you are past your prime.” open image in gallery Oscars Yeoh dedicated the award to her mum, and “all the mums in the world”, calling them the “real superheroes”. “She’s 84 and I’m taking this home to her.” EEAO was one of the big winners of the night, directors Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert taking home Best Director. Yeoh’s co-stars Jamie Lee Curtis and Ke Huy Quan who won Best Supporting Actress and Best Supporting Actor, respectively. open image in gallery Prior to Yeoh taking home Best Actress, Brendan Fraser was awarded Best Actor for his role in The Whale, beating out category favourite Austin Butler.

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Oscars 2023 winners: Ratings, latest news, viewership, snubs and reactions to Academy Awards
2 years ago

Oscars 2023 winners: Ratings, latest news, viewership, snubs and reactions to Academy Awards

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✕ Close Jimmy Kimmel, Everything Everywhere and a donkey: Highlights of the Oscars 2023 Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read …

From Michelle Yeoh to Brendan Fraser, this year’s Oscars gave the forgotten a second chance
2 years ago

From Michelle Yeoh to Brendan Fraser, this year’s Oscars gave the forgotten a second chance

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Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy When Harrison Ford announced Everything Everywhere All At Once as this …

Michelle Yeoh takes aim at CNN’s Don Lemon with Oscars acceptance speech
2 years ago

Michelle Yeoh takes aim at CNN’s Don Lemon with Oscars acceptance speech

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Michelle Yeoh took an apparent dig at CNN’s Don Lemon during …

Oscars: Everything Everywhere All at Once sweeps top prizes as Michelle Yeoh makes history with Best Actress win
2 years ago

Oscars: Everything Everywhere All at Once sweeps top prizes as Michelle Yeoh makes history with Best Actress win

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Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Yeoh became the first Asian woman – and second woman of colour – to win …

Oscars 2023: The milestones and groundbreaking firsts
2 years ago

Oscars 2023: The milestones and groundbreaking firsts

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Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Of the five people in the running for best actress, all were white except …

Michelle Yeoh Has Always Been A Legend. Still, Her Oscar Win Means Everything.
2 years ago

Michelle Yeoh Has Always Been A Legend. Still, Her Oscar Win Means Everything.

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Michelle Yeoh has long been an icon and a legend, with or without an Oscar. She remembered joking with them: “‘Yeah, the flight here was 13 hours long, so I learned.’” Actress Michelle Yeoh in mid-air over the famous Hollywood sign in November 1998 in Los Angeles, California. And in recent years, she’s starred in multiple movies …

Oscars 2023: Michelle Yeoh wins best actress award, makes Oscar history
2 years ago

Oscars 2023: Michelle Yeoh wins best actress award, makes Oscar history

The Hindu  

Michelle Yeoh won the Best Actress in a Leading Role Award at the 95th Academy Awards and made history all at once. The Malaysian-born actor became the first Asian woman to win the Academy Award for best actress for her multifaceted performance in the multiversal Everything Everywhere All at Once. And ladies, don't let anyone ever tell you you're past …

Michelle Yeoh wins best actress award, making Oscar history
2 years ago

Michelle Yeoh wins best actress award, making Oscar history

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The Malaysian-born actor became the first Asian woman to …

Michelle Yeoh makes history as Everything Everywhere All at Once sweeps Oscars — as it happened
2 years ago

Michelle Yeoh makes history as Everything Everywhere All at Once sweeps Oscars — as it happened

ABC  

It's time to bring the blog to a close, and I'm genuinely so sad awards season is over! Here's a quick recap if you're just joining us now: Everything Everywhere All at Once won the coveted Best Picture trophy at the 95th Academy Awards won the coveted Best Picture trophy at the 95th Academy Awards The movie claimed seven awards …

Read Michelle Yeoh’s full Academy Award acceptance speech
2 years ago

Read Michelle Yeoh’s full Academy Award acceptance speech

LA Times  

Michelle Yeoh makes history as she accepts the Oscar for lead actress at the 95th Academy Awards. With her Academy Award win for “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” Michelle Yeoh becomes the first Asian woman to take home a lead acting statue. In 1936, Merle Oberon, who kept her South Asian heritage a secret, was nominated for her performance in …

Michelle Yeoh becomes first Asian performer to win best actress Oscar
2 years ago

Michelle Yeoh becomes first Asian performer to win best actress Oscar

LA Times  

Michelle Yeoh accepts the award for Actress in a Leading Role at the 95th Academy Awards in the Dolby Theatre. International icon Michelle Yeoh made history Sunday by winning the Oscar for lead actress, the first Asian ever to triumph in the category. “I have to dedicate this to my mom — all the moms in the world — because …

Michelle Yeoh reacted to all-white Bafta winners by turning to home comforts
2 years ago

Michelle Yeoh reacted to all-white Bafta winners by turning to home comforts

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SAG Awards 2023: Michelle Yeoh becomes first Asian woman to win a leading film acting award
2 years, 1 month ago

SAG Awards 2023: Michelle Yeoh becomes first Asian woman to win a leading film acting award

The Hindu  

Michelle Yeoh made history at the Screen Actors Guild Awards on February 26 by becoming the first Asian woman to win a leading film acting award. “I’m grateful and my mom will be eternally grateful to all of you.” Yeoh is the second Asian woman to be nominated for the category after Ziyi Zhang for Memoirs of a Geisha. Her …

Michelle Yeoh and Ke Huy Quan make history at SAG awards
2 years, 1 month ago

Michelle Yeoh and Ke Huy Quan make history at SAG awards

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Everything Everywhere All At Once stars Michelle Yeoh and Ke …

Irish talent well represented at 95th Oscar nominations
2 years, 2 months ago

Irish talent well represented at 95th Oscar nominations

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Colin Farrell and Michelle Yeoh refuse to be played off Golden Globes stage
2 years, 2 months ago

Colin Farrell and Michelle Yeoh refuse to be played off Golden Globes stage

The Independent  

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Colin Farrell and Michelle Yeoh refused to …

Michelle Yeoh opens up about her first awards season campaign
2 years, 3 months ago

Michelle Yeoh opens up about her first awards season campaign

Daily Mail  

After an iconic career that has spanned nearly 40 years, Michelle Yeoh is on track to earn her first Oscar nomination for the critically-acclaimed hit Everything Everywhere All At Once. Iconic: After an iconic career that has spanned nearly 40 years, Michelle Yeoh is on track to earn her first Oscar nomination for the critically-acclaimed hit Everything Everywhere All At …

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