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Michelle Yeoh
The latest news on Michelle Yeoh, Malaysian actress, including film and celebrity news.
Born
6 Aug 1962
Industry
Entertainment, Film
Job Title
Actor
The Watch Book Rolex – Next Generation is just one of a handful of eye-catching tomes you could consider gifting to a watch lover. Photo: Handout
Timepieces

6 lush coffee table books to gift the watch lover in your life

These tomes tell of timepieces owned by powerful women like Elizabeth Taylor and hip-hop stars such as Busta Rhymes, to iconic pilot watches from the Cartier Santos to the Omega Speedmaster.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

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Singapore

Australian’s ‘Wicked’ stunt with Ariana Grande in Singapore ends in deportation

United States

Pop Mart’s Labubu balloons to debut at Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade in New York

A brown Labubu and a pink Mokoko will appear alongside characters such as Skullpanda, Dimoo and Molly on the toymaker’s Pop City float.

A Thanksgiving Day float featuring Pop Mart’s Labubu, right, and Mokoko are displayed during a press preview of the new floats at Macy’s Parade Studio in Moonachie, New Jersey, on Tuesday. Photo: AP
Malaysia

‘Labubu queen’: Michelle Yeoh stuns TV host with doll collection revelation

The Malaysian actress also gifted TV host Jimmy Fallon two Labubus for his daughters.

American cinema

Review | Wicked: For Good – Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo dazzle in Part 2

Jon M. Chu’s follow-up to his 2024 smash shines like a rainbow with splendid visuals and acting. Could Grande and Erivo bag Oscars this time?

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Celebrity style

24 magical looks from Wicked’s press tour

Cynthia Erivo donned sculptural pieces by Prada and Jean Paul Gaultier, while Michelle Yeoh stunned in Givenchy and custom Self-Portrait.

Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande at the Wicked: For Good premiere in New York. Photo: Reuters
Singapore

Serial intruder grabs Ariana Grande at film premiere in Singapore

Co-star Cynthia Erivo protected Grande from Pyjama Man, who was escorted out by security after the incident.

Hong Kong society

Michelle Yeoh, Stray Kids among star line-up for 2025 MAMA Awards in Hong Kong

Asia’s biggest event recognising achievements in K-pop, the 2025 MAMA Awards, will be held on November 28 and 29 at Kai Tak Stadium.

Pop Mart

As I see it | How Labubu and friends can be more than a flash in the pan

While some have already written off the company behind the viral collectible, all is not lost for Pop Mart if it can go beyond ‘blind box’ retailing.

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People pose with their Labubu dolls during a Labubu-themed rave at a nightclub in Los Angeles, California, on August 30. Photo: EPA
Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

How Mabel Cheung’s The Soong Sisters faced censors and sensitive politics

The Hong Kong director’s story of three Chinese sisters who all married influential figures covered various politically sensitive subjects.

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(From left) Michelle Yeoh, Maggie Cheung and Vivian Wu in a still from The Soong Sisters (1997), a Chinese historical epic from Hong Kong director Mabel Cheung.
Milan Fashion Week

15 stand-out celebrity looks at Milan Fashion Week

Stars descended upon Milan for fashion showcases: David Beckham was front row at Boss’ show, while BTS leader RM embodied casual chic at Bottega Veneta.

Hong Kong tourism

Michelle Yeoh takes a shine to Labubu made for Hong Kong panda cubs’ birthday

Oscar-winning actress among celebrities sent unique Labubu dolls as part of campaign by creator and Hong Kong tourism authorities.

Style Edit

Style Edit: Carnet Jewellery founder Michelle Ong crafts timeless wearable art

Celebrities have graced the silver screen and red carpet in Carnet’s natural diamond pieces, while Ong herself is also a philanthropist and founded the Hong Kong charity First Initiative Foundation.

Philanthropist and Carnet Jewellery founder Michelle Ong has been creating wearable art for her discerning clients since 1998. Photo: Handout
Chinese language cinema

Chinese social media reacts to news of Ne Zha 2’s English version

Chinese internet users are generally positive over the announcement, with many trying to guess which character Michelle Yeoh will voice.

The titular character in a still from Ne Zha 2. An English language version of the hit Chinese animated film will be released in cinemas in select countries later in 2025.
Hong Kong

How Girls with Guns movies made stars of Michelle Yeoh and Maggie Cheung

The armed-and-dangerous women genre of the 1980s and 90s was a rollicking roller-coaster during Hong Kong’s silver screen heyday.

Editor's Letter

This week in PostMag: Girls with Guns and the peak of Japanese luxury

Dive into Hong Kong action films of yesteryear, take a moped ride through rural Guizhou and bask in the simple refinement of ‘Jaxury’.

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Chinese culture

How mahjong helped a Chinese-American connect more deeply to her roots

Mahjong became a big part of Nicole Wong’s life after learning it in her 20s. Now she’s written a book on its rules across the Asian diaspora.

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A photo from Nicole Wong’s book, Mahjong: House Rules from Across the Asian Diaspora. The photographs in the book feature personal props, as well as hands from multiple generations of Wong’s family. Photo: Andria Lo
Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

Recap | Hong Kong cinema legends and greats open up about their careers

What’s it like working with Michelle Yeoh, Chow Yun-fat, Jackie Chan, Dwayne Johnson, John Woo and Wong Kar-wai? These film and TV legends tell all.

The Philippines

Duterte’s arrest sparks Philippine disinformation frenzy targeting ICC judges

Duterte’s ICC arrest sparked a wave of disinformation, with fake news and fabricated quotes flooding Philippine social media, potentially affecting his interim release.

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American cinema

Michelle Yeoh on her ‘liberating’ role in Star Trek: Section 31

Star Trek: Discovery spin-off film sees Oscar winner reprise her dual role as the virtuous Captain Georgiou and ruthless Empress Georgiou.

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Michelle Yeoh attends a discussion about her new film Star Trek: Section 31 at 92NY in New York. Photo: Getty Images via AFP
Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

The rise and fall of Hong Kong’s ‘middle class’ film studio

D&B films, started by watch retailer Dickson Poon, launched Michelle Yeoh’s action-movie career and was known for its ‘middle class values’.

Cynthia Rothrock (left) and Michelle Yeoh in a still from Yes, Madam! (1985), made by D&B Films, a studio founded by watch retailer Dickson Poon, who would go on to marry Yeoh. Photo: Handout
SCMP Highlights

Recap | Michelle Yeoh opens up, Thai monkeys run riot: 5 latest Asia news stories

From star’s candid reflections on infertility to North Korea’s potential troop deployment in Ukraine, read more of our latest news from Asia.

Malaysia

Michelle Yeoh says not being able to have kids ‘biggest sadness’ of her life

Yeoh’s candid reflection on infertility and acceptance offers a poignant perspective on navigating life’s challenges, and she has no regrets.

Heidi Klum

Recap | Want to bump into Beyoncé, Beckham, William and Kate, Rihanna or Clooney? Celebrity vacation spots revealed!

Discover the top holiday destinations in Europe, Asia and around the world where Hollywood A-listers, superstar singers and all the top celebrities like to take their vacations.

Heidi Klum and Tom Kaulitz, pictured here at Paris Fashion Week in September, are known for enjoying breaks in Caribbean island getaways such as St Barts or Turks and Caicos. Photo: Getty
United States

Biden honours Malaysia’s Michelle Yeoh with top US civilian award

The list of 19 Medal of Freedom honorees pays homage to ‘firsts’ in their field, including the Everything Everywhere All at Once star, the first Asian to win the Oscar for Best Actress.

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US President Joe Biden awards the nation’s highest civilian honour, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, to actress Michelle Yeoh at the White House on Friday. Photo: AP
Profile

Hong Kong martial arts film icon Sammo Hung on his stellar career

Martial arts film icon and the 2024 Hong Kong Film Awards’ Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Sammo Hung talks about his movies, stars like Donnie Yen, Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan – and eating.

Asian cinema

What we know about Michelle Yeoh’s marriage to Hong Kong magnate Dickson Poon

The EEAAO star almost gave up acting for her first husband – and eventually wed motorsports mogul Jean Todt last year – but remains close to Hong Kong’s powerful Poon family

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