MICHELLE YEOH - Elegant, Electric, All At Once

[@NicholasOon]

What's YOUR favourite Michelle Yeoh role? Drop a comment below and let me know.

[@farhanjaegar3838]

Selamat Hari Merdeka. For me it’s definitely Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000) very beautiful film and Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022) Michelle Yeoh was on fire in that movie and one of the films that I really want to watch is Yes, Madam 1985.

[@NicholasOon]

@@farhanjaegar3838 Love all the films you mentioned. Crouching Tiger truly is a work of art. And Everything Everywhere perfectly encapsulates the Internet culture of today in my opinion

[@Operator8009]

That’s a difficult question to answer as she elevates everything she’s in. However I think as far as action goes for me it would be Yes Madam or Police Story 3. Thankfully here in the UK a few of her early movies such as these are being released on Blu-ray. When I here they’re being released I preorder.

[@kongnancy9106]

Everything everywhere all at once I like it most but always remember her charm of the watch commercial first released in HK that attracted me to her what a sweet girl!

[@jennychitkuer1124]

@@farhanjaegar3838 what a fantastic woman Michell yeah is. Love her movies !!!!

[@guarantweed]

When I saw her in SuperCop in America, I was like, "Who is this woman?". I was impressed with her just as much as I was with Jackie Chan, if not more. I was a fan immediately. I started to look for her movies like I did Jackie Chan. I was so excited to see her in Tomorrow Never Dies, and was thrilled that Crouching Tiger was a hit. I thought for sure she was going to be a superstar in America. But It didn't really happen until the last 5 years when people knew who I was talking about. I couldn't be happier that people are recognizing her now, better late than never. She is one of my favorite actors of all time, not just actresses. As an actor period, men and women. She is great.

[@NicholasOon]

A wonderful tribute! I’m so glad she has finally been recognised on the biggest stage for her decades of work

[@chakir.lilallah]

She deserves an Oscar for this Movie as reward for all these years

[@r.c.c.10]

The Oscars are not supposed to be compensatory. Performances must be anaylized independently. And I don't think she has been in EEAAO any better than Cate Blanchett or Ana De Armas. Being honest, I don't think she's top 10 of the year.

[@NicholasOon]

I can’t disagree. Personally, I think it’ll be difficult to beat Cate Blanchett but we’ll see what the SAG awards bring us. For her trailblazing work in the past 40 years, an Oscar would be a tremendous achievement

[@farhanjaegar3838]

I think people don’t talk enough about Michelle Yeoh especially people in Malaysia. There are no interviews talks about her upcoming film or talks about her journey as an actress, action film star, her winning awards or maybe her charity works. I hope you have the opportunity to interview her someday like you got the opportunity to interview Edmund Yeo. I also would like to know her thoughts about our film industry, that would be an interesting question. Btw, thank you for making this video.

[@NicholasOon]

Thanks for the kind comment, Farhan! Yes I'd love to speak to her one day. But i would give up on that opportunity to see her making more great films!

[@somethingtobelievein]

I agree with you.

[@韩骏]

If you manage to interview her, I would think the focus is on her movie and career. Wouldn't think she want to share her love and personal life. She has been engaged with Jean Todt for 15 years, due to no suitable schedule for a wedding. She is now on fire, everyone wants to book her.

[@StephenRong06181986]

As a hardcore Michelle Yeoh fan, I must say, this is one of the best videos of her I’ve ever seen. I love your work!

[@NicholasOon]

Thanks very much Stephen! Can't really describe how grateful I am that you had a good experience 😁

[@Anand_KL]

Her acting in CRA and EEAAO are simply brilliant. Both are different yet both are nuanced, emotive and so powerful.

[@NicholasOon]

100% agree

[@somethingtobelievein]

Winning the Golden Globe Award for the Best Actress has already skyrocketed Malaysia's reputation to a new level.I couldn't ask for more.

[@NicholasOon]

I love that thought! I can’t shake the feeling that the Globes don’t mean that much anymore given the tiny voting body and the controversy associated with them. In my mind it has very little significance but if you’re proud, keep being proud!

[@ahboonahboon8355]

She will grab the oscar trophy this year.

[@NicholasOon]

@@ahboonahboon8355 here’s hoping

[@mho3227]

This video deserves million views. Malaysians need to watch this at least once! 🇲🇾

[@NicholasOon]

That’s very kind of you to say. Share this to the world, friend! Whether it’s on Reddit, twitter or just word of mouth. It’s highly appreciated

[@Anand_KL]

What a brilliant video essay of an incredible person. Thank you for putting it together so well. Very classy. Can't be prouder of her. I wish her all the best for the Oscars. She so deserves it.

[@NicholasOon]

No worries Anand and it was my pleasure to produce this synthesis of a legend

[@djnoizecontrera1996]

THIS VIDEO MADE ME CRY

[@NicholasOon]

My life is now complete. Thanks for the kind comment

[@jprules2578]

I've been in love with her since I saw her around 25+ years ago. I went to see "Last Christmas" only because I saw her in the trailer. I absolutely love Everything, Everywhere. One of my top five films of all time maybe...have to give that a bit more thought, but seriously.

[@NicholasOon]

We’re aligned on EEAAO!

[@laikwan1341]

Thank you for doing this compilation. Michelle Yeoh certainly deserves her hard earned success and accolades.

[@NicholasOon]

It would be a great way to honour the career of someone who continuously put her body on the line for decades for art!

[@the_film_major]

Love your channel man! Im also from Malaysia and it's really great to see the amazing videos you make.

[@NicholasOon]

Thank you very much, friend. Grateful for the support. Will need your voice to ensure these videos reach as many folks as possible 😃

[@evaneleven17]

She made all of us proud.

[@NicholasOon]

Indeed she did!

[@merceditaurrutia2590]

She’s a strong woman! I like her movies, God bless !

[@NicholasOon]

Incredibly strong indeed!

[@maggiechan33]

I knew Michelle was multi-talented - long before EEAAO. She always was mesmerizing - from her hilarious tofu tray fight in Wing Chun to her brilliant, but quiet, deep, nuanced portrayal of Yu Shu Lien, a lady bound by her era, to keep all her emotions + passions internal, in CTHD, for which Michelle should have received an Oscar nomination, besides her BAFTA one.

[@NicholasOon]

Perhaps with the demographics of today’s Academy, she might have received that nomination!

[@maggiechan33]

@@NicholasOon She should receive the Oscar, not just the nomination, for EEAAO. Because Michelle is a water tiger, 1 of her directors, Daniel Kwan said 2022-2023 is Michelle's year.

[@NicholasOon]

@@maggiechan33 I would be ecstatic if you were right! Personally I don’t think she gave the strongest performance of the year, but for her illustrious career, a golden statue would be fantastic

[@maggiechan33]

@@NicholasOon I truly believe Michelle deserves to get the next Best Actress Oscar; even if the time is right for her, we still need the element of luck, + have to overcome the bias in Hollywood. The Academy doesn't always acknowledge the "strongest performance" (no disrespect intended); I am still smoldering over Glenn Close being overlooked for Fatal Attraction, in favor of Cher in Moonstruck.

[@NicholasOon]

@@maggiechan33 I’m with you on the fact that the Academy doesn’t necessarily reward the best performance from a technical standpoint. At this moment I reckon it will take one hell of a marketing push to beat Cate Blanchett, so the next few months will be critical to shape the narrative

[@joegracejoe]

I do so want her to win that Oscar

[@NicholasOon]

Let’s see where the momentum swings!

[@Epaulshi]

Great video! Love Michelle!

[@NicholasOon]

Thank you! We love her too!

[@wolger]

ah you missed how he won Miss Malayia World pagent and in Australia, that's how she got noticed..

[@NicholasOon]

I’m sure she was “noticed” but I do remember her telling the story a few times about how she got the Guy Laroche gig when her friend showed pictures of her to a Hong Kong producer. I tend to see that as more of a “big break” type event

[@lordfarquaad8267]

@@NicholasOon ​ but her friend had the picture BECAUSE she was Miss Malaysia. Also the producer was Dickson Poon.

[@stephaniekao8831]

So Beautiful And Talented

[@NicholasOon]

Agree, thank you for your equally beautiful comment!

[@prime-rosefuentes90975]

I LOVE MICHELLE YEAOH

[@NicholasOon]

As do we all!

[@jp3813]

8:07 It's the best Bond movie for me. lol

[@NicholasOon]

The very best? That’s surprising but great to know. Thanks for sharing

[@jp3813]

@@NicholasOon Yeah, I'm definitely in the minority on that one. It's probably due to the combination of Michelle's badassery, David Arnold's excellent score, the villain's insane plan that became more relevant over time, the remote-controlled car, the handcuffed motorcycle chase, etc... The film just flows for me from beginning to end.

[@NicholasOon]

@@jp3813 fair enough! Much respect

[@bruh_hahaha]

icon! And hopefully soon to be Oscar winner! 🏆🏆🏆

[@NicholasOon]

Here’s hoping!

[@maggiechan33]

@ Maximum Hype I think you misunderstood Michelle quote @ 6:59; Michelle was criticizing Hollywood for it's lack of substantial Asian roles - that Asian/Chinese actors only appear on the screen, if the venue was Chinatown. In the US, we "Chinatown types" are NOT soft spoken nor submissive. Also, we should not have to quote/reference Tarantino, whom was highly controversial with his treatment of Bruce Lee. We don't need him to validate how incredibly riveting + exciting Supercop + most Hong Kong action flicks are.

[@NicholasOon]

Interesting points! Can’t remember the full quote but you might be right. I didn’t see an issue with referencing Tarantino who I believe is a great filmmaker. You might disagree and that’s absolutely fine

[@roy_sj]

Thank YOU for giving Michelle Yeoh, the international accolade. Having lived in London for 15 years, she is the only person who makes me proud in being a Malaysian. Kudos #michelleyeoh @michelleyeoh

[@NicholasOon]

It’s great to see your support, Roy. Thank you. In an era where a lot of Malaysian born artists are beginning to disassociate themselves with the country, Tan Sri Michelle seems to be a constant example of someone identifying with her roots in Hollywood

[@syyip2002]

Michelle Yeoh inspires all of us, men and women, all over the world.

[@NicholasOon]

Damn right!

[@wonton120]

Well said.

[@NicholasOon]

Thank you Mike! Glad you enjoyed the video

[@randomcat7246]

Wait, you’re from Malaysia? One of my parents is from Malaysia as well. It’s great to see a youtuber who is really familiar with a culture and country that I’m super familiar with! So cool~

[@NicholasOon]

Show this to your mum / dad! Hoping they might appreciate a little taste of home.

[@somethingtobelievein]

I think this is one of the best video of Michelle Yeoh biography out there but just one little comment. Maybe you can speak a little faster just to make you sound more 'global'.Please do also include the Time's magazine Icon of the year too.

[@NicholasOon]

Thank you for your thoughts and glad you enjoyed the video!

[@존지-q5e]

She is real.

[@NicholasOon]

Very real

[@r.c.c.10]

I've always enjoyed seeing her onscreen. She was very good in EEAAO, although I don't think she will win the Oscar (or that she deserves it either to be honest). Always looking forward to the films she'll be doing.

[@NicholasOon]

I like seeing her onscreen too! I’ve found that the Oscars are not always about who deserves the award, but more about whose campaign has the most momentum.

[@r.c.c.10]

@@NicholasOon Definitely.

[@r.c.c.10]

@Minni Tss... She won it, that's right. If she deserves it is up to debate.

[@maggiechan33]

@Maximum Hype Hello again. I read online that Michelle was "shun" by the Malaysian Film Industry because she was/is "too Chinese" - what is your view on this? Many thanx in advance.

[@NicholasOon]

It honestly doesn’t make too much sense on the surface level, but would have to read the actual article to properly say. I will say that 1) we were certainly slow to realize her talent, and 2) the film industry here is relatively restrictive and has increasingly stifled creative talent, so Tan Sri Michelle would likely have been better off overseas anyways. Thank you for the question!

[@maggiechan33]

@@NicholasOon Extremely appreciative for your rapid + thoughtful reply. It actually wasn't an article, but 2 different occasions of Malaysians posting on KZbin. Seems like marvelous Michelle is on her way to securing HER Oscar on 3/12/23 !!!

[@NicholasOon]

@@maggiechan33 no worries, and thanks for engaging with us. I do hope she will win her Oscar but I also understand she’s up against one of the greatest actors working today in Cate Blanchett, so here’s hoping!

[@NicholasOon]

@@maggiechan33 no worries, and thanks for engaging with us. I do hope she will win her Oscar but I also understand she’s up against one of the greatest actors working today in Cate Blanchett, so here’s hoping!

[@lucialindeboom1382]

Interesting that you purposely missed her beauty pageant in Malaysia…

[@NicholasOon]

Included a clip at the end! It’s important but at that point, wanted to focus on the movies

[@OscarMPG1]

Whoever that doctor was who said she couldn't dance due to a back injury must feel like an idiot now.

[@NicholasOon]

Well he or she was probably giving their professional opinion. And to be fair, not sure if they are even still with us today

[@doctor_who1]

she injured her back badly doing ballet (edited)

[@NicholasOon]

We’re getting into semantics here. Those two statements are both true

[@doctor_who1]

@@NicholasOon edited

[@doctor_who1]

she retired to have babies with her then husband, but when she was unable to have children, she let her man go to start his family with a new partner.

[@NicholasOon]

Yes I do recall an interview where she talked about this!

[@shookdrm.d.9389]

any children?

[@NicholasOon]

Not sure who you’re asking about but nope!

[@francislee2910]

得到美國佬的認同, 是一件值得高興的事嗎?

[@NicholasOon]

100% 值得！ 😂

[@markzzzzberg1312]

she get to act the commercials in Hong Kong because she won Miss Malaysia 1983

[@NicholasOon]

The win definitely helped!

[@markzzzzberg1312]

@@NicholasOon the win strengthen her resume