Michelle Yeoh introduces mythological heroes in TV show 'American Born Chinese'

Michelle Yeoh portrays Guanyin, the Goddess of Mercy in the show. Photo: Handout

Michelle Yeoh, the first Asian actress to win an Oscar, is excited to introduce her friends, and the world, to a television show based on Chinese myths, American Born Chinese.

"We had these mythological well-known characters that I grew up with and this may be a nice way to introduce them to my friends here (from America) who might not have the knowledge yet,” said Yeoh, who portrays Guanyin, the Goddess of Mercy in the show.