This page will contain images about Michelle Yeoh, as they become available.Michelle YeohMichelle YeohJanuary 29, 2004 Dato' Michelle Yeoh (楊紫瓊 pinyin: Yáng Zǐqióng; born August 6, 1962) is a Hong Kong-based actress and dancer, sometimes billed as "Michelle Khan". Yeoh is a Chinese Malaysian born in Ipoh, Malaysia. Despite having no formal martial arts training, Yeoh is best known for her roles in action and martial arts movies (notably The Heroic Trio 1993, Wing Chun 1994 and Police Story 3). She relies on her dance training and instructors, and does many of her own stunts. She is one of the few women Jackie Chan allows to do her own stunts in his movies; they first worked together on a commercial in 1984. Yeoh learned English and Malay before Chinese (Cantonese dialect), and still cannot read Chinese. In some of her early films, she recited her dialogue by rote. In 2001, Yeoh was given the title of dato' by the Sultan of Perak, her native state. Dato' is an honorary Malaysian title somewhat like an English knighthood, and it lies below the ranks of Dato' Seri, Tan Sri and Tun. Like many other Hong Kong stars, Yeoh has attempted to break into Hollywood. Despite starring in the James Bond film Tomorrow Never Dies (1997) and the popular Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000), which also starred Zhang Ziyi, she has not won a mainstream audience in the English-speaking world. In October 2004, Yeoh denied reports she was engaged to Formula One Scuderia Ferrari team principal Jean Todt. Filmography, as actress, includes
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In October 2004, Yeoh denied reports she was engaged to Formula One Scuderia Ferrari team principal Jean Todt. Mark Greene on the long running TV series ER. Like many other Hong Kong stars, Yeoh has attempted to break into Hollywood. Despite starring in the James Bond film Tomorrow Never Dies (1997) and the popular Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000), which also starred Zhang Ziyi, she has not won a mainstream audience in the English-speaking world. However, his best known role to date is as Dr. Dato' is an honorary Malaysian title somewhat like an English knighthood, and it lies below the ranks of Dato' Seri, Tan Sri and Tun. It was his role as 'Goose' alongside Tom Cruise in the film Top Gun that brought his first widespread public acknowledgement and a terminally ill patient in Hawks alongside with Timothy Dalton. In 2001, Yeoh was given the title of dato' by the Sultan of Perak, her native state. His first starring role was in the 1984 film, Revenge of the Nerds. In some of her early films, she recited her dialogue by rote. He studied acting at University of Southern California, but dropped out to begin actually taking roles and working. Yeoh learned English and Malay before Chinese (Cantonese dialect), and still cannot read Chinese. Edwards was the youngest of 5 children, and was encouraged by his parents to follow his interest in acting. She is one of the few women Jackie Chan allows to do her own stunts in his movies; they first worked together on a commercial in 1984. He has been married to Jeanine Lobell since 1994, and they have had four children. She relies on her dance training and instructors, and does many of her own stunts. He reportedly earned $35,000,000 for three of his eight seasons on ER. Despite having no formal martial arts training, Yeoh is best known for her roles in action and martial arts movies (notably The Heroic Trio 1993, Wing Chun 1994 and Police Story 3). Born in Santa Barbara, California, Edwards has been cast in various movies and television shows, including Top Gun, ER and Northern Exposure. Yeoh is a Chinese Malaysian born in Ipoh, Malaysia. Anthony Charles Edwards (born July 19, 1962) is an American actor. Dato' Michelle Yeoh (楊紫瓊 pinyin: Yáng Zǐqióng; born August 6, 1962) is a Hong Kong-based actress and dancer, sometimes billed as "Michelle Khan". Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982). Revenge of the Nerds (1984). Revenge of the Nerds II: Nerds in Paradise (1987). Thunderbirds (2004). The Forgotten (2004). |