Chosen by "People" magazine as one of the 50 Most Beautiful People in the World. [1997]
One of the only female stars whom Jackie Chan lets do her own stunts.
A former Miss Malaysia, she got her start in acting in a commercial with Jackie Chan.
Miss Malaysia [1983]
Fought her way to the top in the male-dominated genre of Hong Kong action films, where she has been known for years as the "queen of martial arts".
Has a Bachelor's Degree in Dance from the Royal Academy of Dance (London, England).
Was part of the jury at the 2002 Cannes Film Festival.
One of the highest paid Chinese-language actresses in the world.
Highest paid actress in Asia.
Released a single CD in 1993, "Love Quite Like a Comet", from her movie "Comet, Butterfly and sword".
Surname, "Yeoh" is pronounced "yo".
She is currently engaged to Jean Todt, the director of the Ferrari F1 team. [2005]
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