Overview
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Overview and main events
Awards and Honors
Oscar Success and Recent Work
Beauty Pageants and Early Career
Rise to Fame in Hong Kong and Hollywood
Legacy and Recognition
Marriage and Retirement
Star Trek and Continued Success
Early Life and Education
Philanthropy and Advocacy
Personal Life and Relationships
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Michelle Yeoh. Beauty Pageants and Early Career
Beauty Pageants and Early Career
This timeline covers Michelle Yeoh's participation in beauty pageants and the beginning of her acting career.
1983
Miss Malaysia
At the age of 20, Yeoh won the Miss Malaysia beauty pageant. She also represented Malaysia at the Queen of the Pacific 1983 beauty pageant in Australia and the 1983 Miss World pageant in London.
1984
Miss Moomba International
Yeoh won the Miss Moomba International 1984 trophy while in Australia.
1985
Debut in Film
Yeoh started her film career with the martial art film 'Yes, Madam,' where she delivered a mesmerizing performance as a stunt artist.
