Michelle Yeoh Receives Highest US Civilian Award!

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Jakarta –

His name has shone since time immemorial both in Asia and in the United States. He is Michelle Yeoh! After her success in winning the Best Actress trophy at the Oscars, the Malaysian-born actress has now received a special award from US President Joe Biden.

Michelle Yeoh received the Presidential Medal of Freedom. This award was awarded to him on Friday (3/5/2024) local time. What is the Presidential Medal of Freedom?

So guys, the Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest award given by the US government to their civilians. Of course, not just any civilian can receive this award, but those who are considered to have made a major contribution and are an example for the wider community.

The contributions made by recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom are considered important for prosperity. Also for US values ​​or security, as well as their major contributions to social, public, or private efforts.

“Michelle Yeoh continues to fight stereotypes and enrich American culture,” said the White House, quoted by AFP on Saturday (4/5/2024).

The White House also praised the Crazy Rich Asians actor as an innovative figure. His roles on the big screen span across the acting spectrum and genres from blockbusters to smaller scale works. The actress’s career has spanned more than four decades.

Born in Ipoh, Malaysia. August 6 1962, Michelle Yeoh has had a career in the film world for more than 30 years. Her career began to skyrocket after winning the Miss Malaysia event in the early 1980s and then being invited to star with Jackie Chan.

Michelle Yeoh’s first film as the main character was released in 1985 entitled ‘Yes, Madam’. Although at that time he had to use ‘Khan’ after Michelle’s name, because it was considered easier for Western audiences to recognize.

In 1987 Michelle Yeoh married Dickson Poon and retired as an actress for five years. After divorcing in 1992, he then continued his career through Police Story 3: Super Cop (1992), The Heroic Trio (1993), and Tai Chi Master (1993).

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