Michelle Yeoh: 5 things to know about the Oscar nominee


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Malaysians are waiting with bated breath to see if Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh (pic) takes home the Oscars for Best Actress, which will make her the first Asian to win in the category. The 95th Academy Awards will be held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on March 12.

While we wait for the live broadcast on the morning of March 13, find out a bit more about the the 60-year-old actress. Here are 5 things you might not know about the Malaysian star.

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