The first one I did was an action film with Sammo Hung and George Lam, but I had the usual female role for that time: you know, damsel in distress, rescued by the hero. Michelle Yeoh actiondamseldistress Change image and share on social
You never know whether the subject matter will click with the audience at that particular time. I wish there was a formula, you know, 'That plus that equals success.' Michelle Yeoh audienceclickequal Change image and share on social
It's very important that I'm approaching a character that I've either not played before, or I can give it a different take. Michelle Yeoh approachcharactergive Change image and share on social
They won't take you seriously because you are a girl. These guys had to understand that you are just as tough as them, and you have to take them on. Michelle Yeoh girlguytough Change image and share on social
It's our responsibility as filmmakers to tell a story that's a human drama. Michelle Yeoh dramafilmmakerhuman Change image and share on social
My mother is a very big cinema buff, so as a kid, we watched a lot of Indian and Malay films. Michelle Yeoh bigbuffcinema Change image and share on social
When I watch myself on-screen, I always look for the flaws. Michelle Yeoh flawscreenwatch Change image and share on social
I kick and punch quite hard, and it surprises people. Michelle Yeoh hardkickpeople Change image and share on social
I went to the Gobi Desert, even though I had no scenes there. This is the greatness of China, the landscape, even for us. Michelle Yeoh chinadesertgobi Change image and share on social
Before you get into the mind, you have to inhabit the physicality. Body language is a great way of speaking. Michelle Yeoh bodygreatinhabit Change image and share on social