Michelle Yeoh spent two years mastering the Rubik's Cube for new Mandarin film
Actress Michelle Yeoh is returning to Chinese-language cinema with the film 'It’s My Time', where she plays a former mathematics teacher. The project follows a period of mixed critical reception for her post-Oscar roles in Hollywood productions.
Why it matters
It highlights the career trajectory of a major international star and the cultural significance of her return to Chinese-language film production.
Life after winning an Oscar for Best Actress can be tricky.
All eyes are on you, watching your next move.
While the win gives an actress the freedom to be more selective with her projects, it also comes with a certain level of expectation.
After all, you have been bestowed with the highest honour in acting by your peers.
Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh knows this pressure all too well.
She made history in 2023 when she became the first Asian woman to clinch the Best Actress award at the Oscars for her role in Everything Everywhere All At Once.
It was a sweet victory after acting for four decades – first making her mark as an action star in Hong Kong, and then crossing over to Hollywood in 1997.
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