Michelle Yeoh nominated for Best Actress at the Oscars; first Malaysian to achieve such feat


Michelle Yeoh is one step closer to the top acting prize in show business. Photo: AP

Looks like the Year of the Rabbit is off to a good start for Malaysia's beloved actress Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh.

Yeoh, 60, has just received her first ever Oscar nomination in the Best Actress category for her role in Everything Everywhere All At Once. This also marks the first time a Malaysian has been nominated in the Academy Awards.

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