Their talents and hard work,” she added in an email interview. “IT IS HUGE to see Asians being recognized for AsĪ Malaysian, as an Asian American, as a working woman, as a performer and artsĪdvocate, I’m very happy. To be the best of the best at her chosen field. Success is a culmination of years of hard work, dedication and sheer will power Said, on scoring a big victory for women, that she “shattered the glassĮxecutive Director Yap stressed: “Michelle’s Never giveĪt a press conference, martial arts expert Yeoh “Ladies, never let anyone tell you that you are past your prime. It will make an impact for women everywhere all at once, because she She is the second actress ofĬolor–after Halle Berry in 2002–to win that award.Īmong the seven awardees, Yeoh’s achievement stands Is the first Asian to win the Best Actress award since Hollywood’s prestigiousįilm academy was founded nearly 100 years ago. Accepting her trophy, she said, ”Dreamīig,” because her award is proof that “dreams do come true.” Noting it took her 20 years to reach her goal. One is, when there’s a dream you want to achieve, just go for it,” said Yeoh, “No matter what ethnicity, race, gender, age Resonated with Yap, executive director of the Asia Heritage Foundation, based “Everything Everywhere All at Once” in Hollywood “goes beyond Asians and AsianĪmericans, and it goes beyond the movie industry–it is for anyone who dares toĭream.” Malaysian actress Michelle Yeoh poses with the Oscar for Best Actress in a Leading Role for “Everything Everywhere All at Once” in the press room during the 95th Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on March 12, 2023. She said the historic, stunning success of The awards will have long-lasting changes in society, she thought. Recently, arts advocate Wuiping Yap knew she was witnessing a truly historic An Asian film win seven major Oscar awards, and India taking home two Oscars
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