Hollywood's Asian stars welcome 'long overdue' breakthrough at Oscars; Michelle Yeoh set to make history at glitzy event

Oscars statues line the red carpet as preparations are made ahead of the 95th Academy Awards, in Hollywood, California. The red carpet for the Oscars airing on March 12, 2023, is champagne-color for 2023. - AFP

FROM Oscars favorites "Everything Everywhere All at Once" and "RRR" to an unprecedented four acting nominations, Asian representation in Hollywood has finally achieved a remarkable and overdue breakthrough this year, industry insiders say.

Among many records tumbling this awards season, Malaysian "Everything Everywhere" star Michelle Yeoh is only the second Asian best actress nominee in 95 years of Oscars history, with a strong chance of becoming the first winner Sunday.