Fan mail address
Michelle Yeoh
Artist International Group, Inc.
9800 Wilshire Blvd.
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
USA
Fan mail address
Artist International Group, Inc.
(Talent Management Company)
9800 Wilshire Blvd.
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
USA
Phone: (424) 279-8337
Michelle Yeoh is a renowned Malaysian actress, producer, and former beauty queen, known for her exceptional talent, stunning performances, and groundbreaking roles in action films, drama, and science fiction. Yeoh has become a global icon, particularly recognized for her work in martial arts films and her roles that challenge traditional gender and racial stereotypes in Hollywood. She has been celebrated for her versatility, range, and advocacy for women in film.
Michelle Yeoh Choo-Kheng was born on August 6, 1962, in Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia, to a family of Chinese descent. Her father, Yeoh Kian Teik, was a lawyer, and her mother, Ngai Mei Yoke, was a homemaker. Michelle was raised in a well-educated household, and she was a talented student from an early age. Yeoh’s passion for dancing began during her childhood, and she attended the Royal Academy of Dance in London, where she honed her ballet skills. She initially studied in the United Kingdom, pursuing an education at the University of London, where she graduated with a degree in Fine Arts.
Yeoh’s entry into the world of entertainment was largely unplanned, but her career quickly took off after she won the Miss Malaysia World title in 1983, which opened doors to her entering the film industry. She initially worked as a model and television actress in Hong Kong before transitioning to feature films.
Her first breakthrough came in 1984 when she appeared in the Hong Kong film “The Owl vs. Bombo”. However, it was her collaboration with action film director Yuen Woo-ping in the 1990s that established her as an international action star. Yeoh gained fame for her remarkable martial arts skills, which were honed under the guidance of expert trainers.
