Michelle Yeoh's acting career began in Hong Kong about 40 years ago. Photo: Reuters
Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh has expressed interest to film a movie in Hong Kong if given the opportunity, Ming Pao reported.
She said this at the Cartier & Women exhibition held at the famed Hong Kong Palace Museum on Wednesday (April 12).
According to the publication, Yeoh said she is willing to shoot a movie in Hong Kong as her acting career started there.
“I’m familiar with many people (in Hong Kong) who I can cooperate with, and I’ve been given many opportunities in the past to work in Hong Kong productions,” she added.
The 60-year-old said she hasn’t visited the city in a long time due to her busy schedule, and that she missed the place very much.
“Although I’m not ‘blood-related’ to Hong Kong, I have lived (in Hong Kong) for a very long time, so the place is like my family to me,” she shared.
When asked about whether she had the opportunity to celebrate her historic Oscar win with her friends in Hong Kong, Yeoh responded no.
“I still haven’t got the chance (to celebrate in Hong Kong) as I had to meet up with my elders first.
“I was in London earlier to shoot a new film (Wicked), and the production crew there held a small celebration for me,” she explained.
During the interview, the actress also reflected on her Best Actress win at the 95th Academy Awards.
“From what I know from Oscar records, the chances for Asian films and Chinese actors to be nominated are very slim – especially when it comes to the Best Actor and Best Actress prize.
“This film (Everything Everywhere All At Once) belongs to the audience. After winning the Oscar, many locals (Malaysians) were very happy and supportive.
“My partner (Jean Todt) has also been by my side at all times. That’s already the best reward to me,” she said.
Yeoh is the first Asian woman to win an Oscar for Best Actress in the Academy's 95-year history. Photo: AFP
Yeoh’s acting career kickstarted in Hong Kong 40 years ago. Her first acting work was a television commercial for Guy Laroche watches – where she collaborated with action superstar Jackie Chan.
She rose to fame in the late 1980s after starring in a series of hit Hong Kong action movies – including Yes, Madam (1985), Magnificent Warriors (1987), Police Story 3: Supercop (1992) and Holy Weapon (1993).
She gained international recognition for her role in the James Bond film, Tomorrow Never Dies (1997) and Ang Lee’s Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000) – which earned her a nod for a Bafta Award for Best Actress In A Leading Role.
Yeoh recently came to Malaysia for a couple of days for Qing Ming, where she paid respect at her father Datuk Yeoh Kian Teik's grave.
She also brought her Best Actress Oscar statuette back to Ipoh to her mum before flying off to Hong Kong.
Yeoh is set to appear as a presenter at this Sunday's (April 16) Hong Kong Film Awards.
She will be back in Malaysia next week for the “Pride Of Malaysia Michelle Yeoh Homecoming Public Fan Meet” which will be held at 4pm on April 18 at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur.
