Michelle Yeoh

Actor

Born: 6 August 1962
Birthplace: Ipoh, Malaysia
Best known as: Noble female warrior Yu Shu Lien in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon

Name at birth: Yeoh Choo Kheng

Named Miss Malaysia in 1983, Michelle Yeoh went on to become one of Asia's top film stars. Known for action films -- and for performing her own stunts -- Yeoh became a Hong Kong favorite after landing a role in Yes, Madam (1985). She conquered American audiences with her scene-stealing roles in Jackie Chan's Supercop (1992) and the 1997 James Bond movie Tomorrow Never Dies. She was an even bigger hit alongside Chow Yun-Fat in the 2000 hit Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (directed by Ang Lee).

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