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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
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Fashion

In conversation: Celine Kwan and Chet Lo trade inspirations and industry talk

The Central Saint Martins graduates share Hong Kong roots but have built their careers in London, and give frank assessments of their backgrounds, best attributes and bucket lists.

Fame and celebrity

Video | Michelle Yeoh unveils star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

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Indian author Arundhati Roy pulls out of Berlinale over jury’s Gaza comments

‘History will judge’ those in the film industry who do not speak out against the Gaza war, the Booker Prize winner says.

Indian author Arundhati Roy speaks at a press conference in Seoul in November 2021. Photo: AFP
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Malaysia

‘I carry him with me’: Michelle Yeoh’s tearful tribute to parents at Berlinale

The Malaysian actress received the Honorary Golden Bear award during the opening gala of the event in Germany.

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Fashion

In conversation: Bohan Qiu and Ian Hylton on Chinese luxury fashion

Hylton is known for his eponymous label as well as his work on the brand Ms Min, while Qiu is the founder of Shanghai PR agency Boh Project.

Bohan Qiu (left) and Ian Hylton at the latter’s in-house residency at Rosewood Hong Kong’s Beaureguards boutique. Photo: Alexander Mak
Malaysia

Malaysia’s Michelle Yeoh nominated for worst actress Razzie

Three years after her historic Oscar win, Michelle Yeoh faces competition from Natalie Portman and Ariana DeBose for the dubious honour.

Pop Mart

Chinese toymaker Pop Mart targets wider audience with magazine, grow IP

The magazine, which is available for US$5.7 online and at select offline locations, features Michelle Yeoh on the cover.

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Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

3 female action stars who ruled Hong Kong cinema alongside Michelle Yeoh

Like Michelle Yeoh, female fighters Cynthia Rothrock, Kara Hui and Shih Szu starred in their own must-see Hong Kong action classics.

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Kara Hui Ying-hung (left) and Hsiao Hou in a still from My Young Auntie (1981)
Timepieces

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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

MAMA Awards in Hong Kong to be downsized, Mirror withdraws, in wake of fire

12-member boy band announces it will not appear at Asia’s largest K-pop award show, set to take place at Kai Tak Stadium on Friday, Saturday.

Singapore

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

Johnson Wen, sentenced to 9 days for public nuisance, was told by the judge his ‘attention-seeking’ acts had consequences.

Johnson Wen (right) was charged for public nusiance after he jumped over a barricade at a movie premiere in Singapore and rushed actress Ariana Grande. Photo: TikTok/pyjamamann, UR Dinie
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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