Michelle Yeoh, known as Michelle Yeoh Choo-Kheng, is a renowned Malaysian actress and model who has amassed a net worth of $40 million as of 2023.
Yeoh ventured into the film industry in the 1980s and is widely recognized for her performances in action-packed movies like Tomorrow Never Dies and Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.
At the age of 20, Yeoh has crowned Miss Malaysia in 1983. She is well-known for performing her stunts in movies and has appeared in a diverse range of films in languages including English, Mandarin, and Cantonese.
Due to her unwavering passion for martial arts and impressive performances in action sequences, Yeoh was featured by Rotten Tomatoes in their list of the greatest action heroines of all time in 2008.
Additionally, Yeoh is recognized as one of the “50 Most Beautiful individuals in the World” in 1997 and listed again in 2009 as one of the “35 All-Time Screen Beauties.”
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Michelle Yeoh Age
Michelle Yeoh, born on August 6th, 1962, is 60 years old as of 2023. She was born into a local ethnic Malaysian Chinese family in Ipoh, Perak, in the Federation of Malaya. Her ancestry is a blend of Hokkien and Cantonese.
Yeoh attended SMK Convent Ipoh in Malaysia for her early education, and later, she went to the Royal Academy of Dance in London. She then completed her graduation from the Royal Academy of Arts, also in London, England.
Family & Husband
Michelle Yeoh’s parents are Janet Yeoh and Yeoh Kian-teik. Her father, Kian-teik, was a lawyer and MCA politician and led the popular express bus service, Sri Maju. Her mother, Yeoh Kian-teik, is a housewife.
Yeoh has a half-brother named Yeoh Lam Hoe, a practicing doctor specializing in hearing and works at NHS and other private hospitals. She also has a brother named Robert Yeoh.
Currently, Michelle Yeoh is divorced, and her ex-husband’s name is Dickson Poon, a Hong Kong businessman in the luxury goods retailing sector. She is engaged to Jean Todt, a French executive, and has a stepson named Nicolas through her fiancé.
Physical Appearance
Michelle Yeoh possesses an alluring physique with a fit and toned build. Standing at 5 feet 4 inches (approximately 163 cm) and weighing around 55 kg, she boasts a figure of 31-24-35. Her dark brown hair beautifully complements her deep brown eyes.
Career
In 1983, Michelle Yeoh’s victory in the Miss Malaysia pageant made headlines nationwide. She represented Malaysia in Australia’s Queen of the Pacific pageant and emerged victorious.
Following her triumph, Yeoh was crowned Miss Moomba in Melbourne and represented her country in the Miss World 1983 pageant, earning global recognition.
Yeoh’s entry into the entertainment industry began with a television commercial where she starred alongside Jackie Chan, garnering the attention of D&B Films, a Hong Kong-based film production company that subsequently cast her in several of their productions.
Initially, Yeoh’s acting career comprised mainly of martial arts and action films such as ‘Yes Madam’ (1985), ‘Royal Warriors (1986), ‘Magnificent Warriors (1987), and ‘Easy Money’ (1987), wherein she performed her stunts, gaining popularity as a result.
After marrying Dickson Poon, the business mogul behind the D&B group, in 1987, Yeoh retired from acting but returned in 1992 after their divorce. Her return film, ‘Police Story 3: Super Cop’ (1992), was a resounding success, and she continued to feature in blockbuster movies like ‘The Heroic Trio’ (1993), ‘Tai Chi Master’ (1994), and ‘Wing Chun’ (1994).
Yeoh’s international recognition came with her character as Wai Lin in the 1997 James Bond movie, ‘Tomorrow Never Dies,’ where she starred opposite Pierce Brosnan, earning the moniker of “female James Bond” from the actor himself.
Yeoh’s dedication and skills impressed Brosnan, although director Roger Spottiswoode advised against performing all her stunts due to safety concerns. Yeoh’s fight scenes in the movie earned her a nomination at the MTV Movie Awards for Best Fight.
In 2000, Yeoh played the character of Yu Shu Lien in Ang Lee’s ‘Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon,’ a blockbuster hit primarily shot in China, for which she learned Mandarin.
Net Worth 2023
Malaysian actress Michelle Yeoh has an estimated net worth of $40 million. Yeoh’s early training in dance was at London’s Royal Academy. At age 20, she won both the Miss Malaysia and Queen of the Pacific pageants and represented her country at the Miss World competition in London.
Her debut on screen was in “The Owl vs. Bombo,” playing the character Miss Yeung. Yeoh gained widespread recognition for her performances in “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.” In 2000, her role in the latter earned her a BAFTA Award nomination for Best Actress.
Some of her other notable films include “Kung Fu Panda 2″, Hidden Dragon II: The Green Destiny,” “Butterfly and Sword,” and “Once a Cop.” In 2022, Yeoh starred in “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” a performance that earned her a Golden Globe, Screen Actor’s Guild prize, and an Oscar nomination.
She is involved in several philanthropic causes, including animal welfare and conservation efforts for the South China Tiger. Yeoh was previously wedded to businessman Dickson Poon and is currently in a relationship with motor sport executive Jean Todt.
