Yeoh is often praised for her ability to seamlessly portray strong female characters with depth and nuance.
Although she never had formal training, Yeoh carefully learned martial arts on set.
While she has definitely come so far, Yeoh confessed that her showbiz career happened by chance.
So how did she get her start in the entertainment industry?
She went on to earn a degree in creative arts in 1983.
Her refusal to be typecast in Hollywood left her without work for two years.
And it’s happening to me."
