Michelle Yeoh Height, Weight, Age, Boyfriend, Family, Biography
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| Michelle Yeoh Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 4 in |
| Weight | 55 kg |
| Date of Birth | August 6, 1962 |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
| Spouse | Jean Todt |
Michelle Yeoh is a brilliant Malaysian actress. She is known for her tough and action-packed roles in movies like Police Story 3: Super Cop, The Soong Sisters, Tomorrow Never Dies, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Memoirs of a Geisha, Sunshine, The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, True Legend, Reign of Assassins, The Lady, and Crazy Rich Asians. Michelle is a trained ballet dancer from the Royal Academy of Dance, London and has a fan following of over 350k followers on Instagram and more than 150k followers on Facebook.
Born Name
Yeoh Choo-Kheng
Nick Name
Michelle
Sun Sign
Leo
Born Place
Ipoh, Malaysia
Residence
Geneva, Switzerland
Nationality
Education
Michelle Yeoh majored in Ballet from the Royal Academy of Dance in London. Later, she graduated with a BA degree in Creative Arts and a minor in Drama.
Occupation
Actress, Producer
Family
- Father – Yeoh Kian Teik (MCA Politician)
- Mother – Janet Yeoh (Lawyer)
- Siblings – Lam Hoe Yeoh (Brother) (Malaysian Consultant), Robert Yeoh (Brother)
Manager
Michelle Yeoh is managed by Three Six Zero Group, Talent Management Company, Los Angeles, California, United States.
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 4 in or 162.5 cm
Weight
55 kg or 121 lbs
Boyfriend / Spouse
Michelle Yeoh has dated –
Note – She does not have any children (biological or adopted) until now.
Race / Ethnicity
Asian
She has Hokkien and Cantonese ancestry.
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Long rounded chin
- Often wears glasses
- Pleasant smile
Brand Endorsements
Michelle Yeoh has done endorsement work for various brands like –
- Anlene
- Guy Laroche
- Tourism Bureau of Malaysia (2002)
- Puma
In October 2011, she became the skincare ambassador of the brand, Guerlain.
Religion
Buddhism
Best Known For
- Her versatile roles in films including Yes, Madam (1985) as Inspector Ng, Police Story 3: Super Cop (1992) as Inspector Jessica Yang, The Soong Sisters (1997) as Soong Ai-ling /Madam Kung, Tomorrow Never Dies (1997) as Wai Lin, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000) as Yu Shu Lien, The Touch (2002) as Pak Yin Fay, Memoirs of a Geisha (2005) as Mameha, Sunshine (2007) as Corazon, Babylon A.D. (2008) as Sister Rebeka, The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (2008) as Zi Yuan, True Legend (2010) as Sister Yu, Reign of Assassins (2010) as Zeng Jing, The Lady (2011) as Aung San Suu Kyi, Mechanic: Resurrection (2016) as Mei, and Crazy Rich Asians (2018) as Eleanor Young
First Film
In 1984, she made her theatrical film debut in the action comedy film, Mao tou ying yu xiao feixiang (a.k.a. The Owl vs Bombo), as Miss Yeung.
In 2011, she made her theatrical film debut as a voice actress in the animated action-adventure film, Kung Fu Panda 2, as the voice of the soothsayer.
First TV Show
In 1996, she made her first TV show appearance as a guest on the talk show, The Rosie O’Donnell Show.
Personal Trainer
Michelle Yeoh is a trained ballet dancer who had a disciplined upbringing. She exercises every day. Earlier when she was working in films in Hong Kong, she would train for around 8 hours in the gym. As soon as she wakes up, she starts doing her stretches. When she was younger, she used to play a lot of squash, swim, and do rock climbing. She still follows an active lifestyle and often goes hiking and practices martial arts as well.
As for her diet, she prefers having smaller meals several times a day. Her food contains lots of organic vegetables and seafood. She also loves pasta, bread, and desserts like ice cream and cakes. She is also a slow eater.
Michelle Yeoh Favorite Things
- Place To Shop – Costco in America
- Food – Chicken, bean sprouts, fish head curry
- Movie – The Exorcist (1973)
- Authors – Stephen King, Shakespeare
Source – Daily Mail, Wikipedia
Michelle Yeoh Facts
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