Michelle Yeoh Says She's 'Looking for a Challenge' Following Historic Oscar Win
Michelle Yeoh is making a triumphant return home!
The 60-year-old actress was greeted by crowds of fans as she arrived at her Homecoming Public Fan Meet and Greet held on Tuesday (April 18) at the Pavilion Hotel KL in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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This marks Michelle‘s first trip home to her native Malaysia since her historic win at the 2023 Oscars last month where she won the Best Actress award for her role in Everything Everywhere All at Once.
During a press conference, Michelle said that she’s looking for a new “challenge” after her big win.
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“I am always looking for a challenge,” Michelle said, according to AP. “I believe there is so much to do in our part of the world. All of us collectively. Don’t isolate yourself. Don’t feel that I must always tell my story. We are collaborators, we are storytellers. Let’s work together and do great things.”
While she has no interest in directing, Michelle said that she wants to do more producing.
“I love producing. I have produced before and now I can start to do so again,” Michelle explained. “Now I am able to branch out more because people have started to listen, and appreciate what you can bring forward. As an actor, I love what I can do. I am so lucky to be able to say it’s not a job, it’s really a passion.”
Also during the conference, Michelle admitted it was a huge relief to win the Oscar.
“It was a roller coaster ride that started last year when the movie first came out. It was a whole year of not knowing, wanting, hoping, wishing,” Michelle shared. “During the journey, everyone was asking, ‘Do you want the Oscar?’ I said, hell, yes, of course I want the Oscar. Who doesn’t? I am not going to beat around the bush and say no because it represents so much to so many of us.”
It was recently announced that Michelle will be reprising one of her iconic roles!
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