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Malaysian actress Michelle Yeoh accepts the Oscar for Best Actress in a Leading Role for Everything Everywhere All at Once. AFP
Malaysian actress Michelle Yeoh accepts the Oscar for Best Actress in a Leading Role for Everything Everywhere All at Once. AFP
Michelle Yeoh makes history as first Asian Best Actress winner at Oscars 2023
Born in Malaysia, her win marks the first time an actress from the continent has won in the category in the awards' 95-year history