Michelle Yeoh Choo-Kheng, better known as Michelle Yeoh, is a Malaysian actress, model and producer. She is currently among the highest paid actresses in Asia. She started her career as a Miss Malaysia winner and thereafter starred in a commercial with Jackie Chan. She was immediately absorbed into the film industry and went on to act in several action-oriented martial-arts films. She took a brief break from acting after her marriage but made a comeback with several hit films, including ‘Crouching Dragon, Hidden Tiger’ and ‘Tomorrow Never Dies’. Soon, she branched out to star in English-language films, representing Malaysia on the global map. Her stunts and naturally performed action scenes made her one of the most popular actresses. With consistent performances and global hits under her belt, she was conferred many national honors in addition to becoming a panelist for many reputed film festivals. More recently, she starred in the super-hit TV series, ‘Star Trek: Discovery’, and the international hit, ‘Crazy Rich Asians’; both of which earned her several award nominations. Yeoh continues to be an active part of the film industry and has several movies lined up for release in the coming months.