Oscars 2023: Michelle Yeoh makes history, becomes 1st Asian woman to win Best Actress

Published: 13th March 2023 05:55 PM  |   Last Updated: 13th March 2023 06:06 PM  

Michelle Yeoh became the first Asian woman to win best actress, as Everything Everywhere All at Once dominated at the Oscars. The creative multiverse adventure won seven awards including best picture, director and original screenplay. Accepting her award Yeoh said: "For all the little boys and girls who look like me watching tonight, this is a beacon of hope and possibilities.Yeoh is only the second woman of colour to win best leading actress, following Halle Berry for Monster's Ball more than two decades ago.


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