Download or read book Introduction to Michelle Yeoh written by Gilad James, PhD and published by Gilad James Mystery School. This book was released on with total page 63 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Michelle Yeoh is a Malaysian actress who is renowned for her martial arts skills, poise, and charm. She was born on August 6, 1962, in Ipoh, a city in Malaysia. As a young girl, she was enamored with dance, particularly ballet, and went on to represent Malaysia at the Miss World pageant in 1983, where she placed third. However, it was her foray into martial arts that would cement her place as a household name. Yeoh quickly became a skilled martial artist and impressed everyone with her debut film, ‘The Heroic Trio,’ in 1993. Since then, Yeoh has starred in several successful films, including ‘Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon,’ ‘Tomorrow Never Dies,’ and ‘Memoirs of a Geisha.’ Apart from acting, Yeoh is also involved in various philanthropic projects, including her long-time work as a global ambassador for the United Nations Development Programme, where she helps to promote gender equality and alleviate poverty. Additionally, she has donated millions of dollars to various causes throughout her career as an actress. Her achievements have garnered several accolades, including the Legion of Honour (France) and the Commander of the Order of the British Empire (UK). Overall, Yeoh's impressive career in both acting and philanthropy has earned her a place as one of the most talented and respected figures in the entertainment industry. Overall, Michelle Yeoh's life and career have been marked by excellence, dedication, and a passion for making a difference. She has proved herself to be an incredibly versatile and multi-talented artist, and her tireless commitment to philanthropy makes her a true inspiration to many. Whether it is through her acting abilities, her martial arts skills, or her charitable contributions, Yeoh has left an indelible mark on the world of entertainment and beyond, and she continues to inspire and impress people all around the world through her work.
Download or read book Michelle Yeoh written by Nancy L. Stair and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2001-12-15 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents a biography of the well-known actress and martial arts master, Michelle Yeoh, and includes action photographs and a listing of her films.
Download or read book The Power of Michelle Yeoh written by David Seow and published by Bonnie Books. This book was released on with total page 37 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Michelle Yeoh's dreams of being a ballerina would take her from her home in Ipoh, Malaysia, to dance school, beauty pageants, action movie sets in Hong Kong, and big Hollywood studios. Things weren't always easy, but Michelle faced setbacks and challenges with courage, hard work, and perseverance. And at the 95th Academy Awards, she made history by becoming the first Asian to win the Best Actress Oscar. Now, that's Michelle Power!
Download or read book Introduction to Michelle Yeoh written by Gilad James, PhD and published by Gilad James Mystery School. This book was released on with total page 63 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Michelle Yeoh is a Malaysian actress who is renowned for her martial arts skills, poise, and charm. She was born on August 6, 1962, in Ipoh, a city in Malaysia. As a young girl, she was enamored with dance, particularly ballet, and went on to represent Malaysia at the Miss World pageant in 1983, where she placed third. However, it was her foray into martial arts that would cement her place as a household name. Yeoh quickly became a skilled martial artist and impressed everyone with her debut film, ‘The Heroic Trio,’ in 1993. Since then, Yeoh has starred in several successful films, including ‘Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon,’ ‘Tomorrow Never Dies,’ and ‘Memoirs of a Geisha.’ Apart from acting, Yeoh is also involved in various philanthropic projects, including her long-time work as a global ambassador for the United Nations Development Programme, where she helps to promote gender equality and alleviate poverty. Additionally, she has donated millions of dollars to various causes throughout her career as an actress. Her achievements have garnered several accolades, including the Legion of Honour (France) and the Commander of the Order of the British Empire (UK). Overall, Yeoh's impressive career in both acting and philanthropy has earned her a place as one of the most talented and respected figures in the entertainment industry. Overall, Michelle Yeoh's life and career have been marked by excellence, dedication, and a passion for making a difference. She has proved herself to be an incredibly versatile and multi-talented artist, and her tireless commitment to philanthropy makes her a true inspiration to many. Whether it is through her acting abilities, her martial arts skills, or her charitable contributions, Yeoh has left an indelible mark on the world of entertainment and beyond, and she continues to inspire and impress people all around the world through her work.
Download or read book Billion Dollar Whale written by Bradley Hope and published by Hachette Books. This book was released on 2018-09-18 with total page 395 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Named a Best Book of 2018 by the Financial Times and Fortune, this "thrilling" (Bill Gates) New York Times bestseller exposes how a "modern Gatsby" swindled over $5 billion with the aid of Goldman Sachs in "the heist of the century" (Axios). Now a #1 international bestseller, Billion Dollar Whale is "an epic tale of white-collar crime on a global scale" (Publishers Weekly), revealing how a young social climber from Malaysia pulled off one of the biggest heists in history. In 2009, a chubby, mild-mannered graduate of the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of Business named Jho Low set in motion a fraud of unprecedented gall and magnitude--one that would come to symbolize the next great threat to the global financial system. Over a decade, Low, with the aid of Goldman Sachs and others, siphoned billions of dollars from an investment fund--right under the nose of global financial industry watchdogs. Low used the money to finance elections, purchase luxury real estate, throw champagne-drenched parties, and even to finance Hollywood films like The Wolf of Wall Street. By early 2019, with his yacht and private jet reportedly seized by authorities and facing criminal charges in Malaysia and in the United States, Low had become an international fugitive, even as the U.S. Department of Justice continued its investigation. Billion Dollar Whale has joined the ranks of Liar's Poker, Den of Thieves, and Bad Blood as a classic harrowing parable of hubris and greed in the financial world.
Download or read book Reorienting Chinese Stars in Global Polyphonic Networks written by Dorothy Wai Sim Lau and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-03-08 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This monograph offers a cutting edge perspective on the study of Chinese film stars by advancing a “linguaphonic” model, moving away from a conceptualization of transnational Chinese stardom reliant on the centrality of either action or body. It encompasses a selection of individual personalities from the most iconic Bruce Lee, Michelle Yeoh, and Maggie Cheung to the not-yet-full-fledged Takeshi Kaneshiro, Jay Chou, and Tang Wei to the newest Fan Binging, Liu Yifei, Wen Ming-Na, and Sammi Cheng who are exemplary to the star-making practices in the designated sites of articulations. This volume notably pivots on specific phonic modalities – spoken forms of tongues, manners of enunciation, styles of vocalization -- as means to mine ethnic and ideological underpinnings of Chinese stardom. By indicating a methodological shift from the visual-based to aural-based vectors, it asserts the phonic as a legitimate bearing that can generate novel vigor in the reimagination of Chineseness. By exhausting the critical affordability of the phonic, this book unravels the polemics of visuality and aurality, body and voice, as well as onscreen personae and offscreen existence, remapping the contours of the ethnic fame-making in the global mediascape.
Download or read book The Chinese Exotic written by Olivia Khoo and published by Hong Kong University Press. This book was released on 2007-10-01 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With great sensitivity and originality, Olivia Khoo shows us how to read popular films, female movie stars, quotidian cultural artifacts, novels, and other 'Chinese exotic'phenomena in contemporary global circulation."--Rey Chow, Brown UniversityOlivia Khoo is a lecturer in film studies at the University of New South Wales, Australia.
Download or read book City on Fire written by Lisa Odham Stokes and published by Verso. This book was released on 1999-09-17 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Uncertainty about the post-handover era accelerated Hong Kong's race for economic growth, and found expression in cinema's depictions of a city on fire. This book reviews the directors and films that have established Hong Kong's cinema's reputation.
Download or read book The Michelle Yeoh Handbook Everything You Need to Know about Michelle Yeoh written by Emily Smith and published by Tebbo. This book was released on 2013-02-01 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Datuk Seri Michelle Yeoh Choo-Kheng (born 6 August 1963), DPMP, SPMP, is a Hong Kong based Malaysian actress, best known for performing her own stunts in the Hong Kong action films that brought her to fame in the early 1990s. Born in Ipoh, Malaysia, she is based in Hong Kong and was chosen by People magazine as one of the 50 Most Beautiful People in the World in 1997. She is best known in the Western world for her roles in the 1997 James Bond film Tomorrow Never Dies, playing Wai Lin, and the multiple Academy Award-winning Chinese-language martial arts film Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, for which she was nominated the BAFTA in 2000, for Best Actress. In 2008, the film critic website Rotten Tomatoes ranked her the greatest action heroine of all time. In 2009, she was listed by People magazine - as the only Asian actress - as one of the "35 All-Time Screen Beauties." She is credited as Michelle Khan in some of her earlier films. This alias was chosen by the D&B studio who thought it might be more marketable to international and western audiences. Yeoh later preferred using her real name. This book is your ultimate resource for Michelle Yeoh. Here you will find the most up-to-date information, photos, and much more. In easy to read chapters, with extensive references and links to get you to know all there is to know about Michelle Yeoh's Early life, Career and Personal life right away. A quick look inside: Michelle Yeoh, BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role, Bond girl, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Denise Richards, Dickson Poon, Executioners (film), Far North (2007 film), Fearless (2006 film), Hong Kong, In the Line of Duty (film series), Ipoh, Izabella Scorupco, Jean Todt, Jet Li, Kuala Lumpur, Kung Fu Panda 2, MTV Asia Awards, Magnificent Warriors, Martial arts film, Memoirs of a Geisha, Miss Malaysia, Moonlight Express, Once a Cop, Police Story 3: Super Cop, Reign of Assassins, Royal Academy of Dance, Seraph (The Matrix), Silver Hawk, Soong Ai-ling, The Children of Huang Shi, The Heroic Trio, The Lady (2011 film), The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor...and more pages Contains selected content from the highest rated entries, typeset, printed and shipped, combining the advantages of up-to-date and in-depth knowledge with the convenience of printed books. A portion of the proceeds of each book will be donated to the Wikimedia Foundation to support their mission.
Download or read book Famous People Around The World VOLUME 06A written by Marcelo Gameiro and published by Marcelo Gameiro. This book was released on 2024-07-30 with total page 483 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get ready to take a thrilling journey through the lives of some of the most fascinating people in the world! "Famous People Around The World" is an engrossing read that provides an in-depth look at the lives of various famous personalities, from artists and scientists to musicians and politicians. This book covers all aspects of these people's lives, starting from their early years, upbringing, education, and pivotal experiences that shaped their lives. It explores their fascinating careers, achievements, turning points, and contributions to their respective fields. But that's not all - this book delves deeper into the personal lives of these famous individuals, including their relationships, marriages, hobbies, interests, and even any scandals or controversies they may have been involved in. Moreover, this book also examines the legacies of these influential figures and how they have impacted their industry or society as a whole. You will be amazed at the lasting contributions that these people have made and the ways they are remembered even to this day. As you read through the pages, you will discover the unique qualities and quirks that make these people stand out. You will learn about their personalities, sense of humor, and interesting habits or rituals. But that's not all! The book also includes a few exciting stories about these famous personalities that you probably have never heard before. And to test your knowledge, we have included 10 True or False questions at the end of each chapter that will keep you engaged and curious until the very end. So, whether you are a history buff or just looking for an engaging and educational read, "Famous People Around The World" is the perfect book for you. Get your copy now and embark on a journey through the fascinating lives of some of the most influential people in history!
Download or read book Goodness Not Grief Autobiography Of Yean Leng Lim written by Yean Leng Lim and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2014-07-04 with total page 359 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A biography of the author's background which provides insight into his training in medicine and his opinions on the concepts and training that are necessary to be a good doctor. The aims of this book are to first show how coronary angioplasty was pioneered in Australia, Singapore and China. Second, it is to illustrate the founding of a long-awaited medical school in Xiamen, China where the author's ancestors originate. Third, it is to describe the reformation of healthcare, cardiology, medical research and Art academy in Singapore. Fourth, it is to demonstrate the vision and realization of the third Asia Pacific cardiovascular intervention block. Last but not least, this book describes the merging of East West culture, medicine, art and a personal Christian testimony.This book hopes to show that with hard work, determination and vision, any young man or woman should be able to write a similar life story of their own. It is particularly important for young doctors to learn how not to bring grief but goodness to their patients and relatives. This book also illustrates the history of the development of coronary intervention in China and the rise of the Asia Pacific region in this field. Finally, this book provides a unique, personal perspective in the convergence of Eastern and Western culture, medicine and art.
Download or read book Goodness Not Grief written by Yanling Lin and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2014 with total page 359 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A biography of the author''s background which provides insight into his training in medicine and his opinions on the concepts and training that are necessary to be a good doctor. The aims of this book are to first show how coronary angioplasty was pioneered in Australia, Singapore and China. Second, it is to illustrate the founding of a long-awaited medical school in Xiamen, China where the author''s ancestors originate. Third, it is to describe the reformation of healthcare, cardiology, medical research and Art academy in Singapore. Fourth, it is to demonstrate the vision and realization of the third Asia Pacific cardiovascular intervention block. Last but not least, this book describes the merging of East West culture, medicine, art and a personal Christian testimony. This book hopes to show that with hard work, determination and vision, any young man or woman should be able to write a similar life story of their own. It is particularly important for young doctors to learn how not to bring grief but goodness to their patients and relatives. This book also illustrates the history of the development of coronary intervention in China and the rise of the Asia Pacific region in this field. Finally, this book provides a unique, personal perspective in the convergence of Eastern and Western culture, medicine and art. Sample Chapter(s). Foreword (241 KB). Chapter 1: Early Years (917 KB). Contents: Early Years; Vow to be a Doctor; A Good Doctor; Goodness not Grief; Xiamen University Medical College; Health Reform and Centres of Excellence; Asia Pacific OCo The Third Block; East and West, Science and God. Readership: Students, professional, and general public."
Download or read book Super Bitches and Action Babes written by Rikke Schubart and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2014-08-23 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With actress Pam Grier's breakthrough in Coffy and Foxy Brown, women entered action, science fiction, war, westerns and martial arts films--genres that had previously been considered the domain of male protagonists. This ground-breaking cinema, however, was--and still is--viewed with ambivalence. While women were cast in new and exciting roles, they did not always arrive with their femininity intact, often functioning both as a sexualized spectacle and as a new female hero rather than female character. This volume contains an in-depth critical analysis and study of the female hero in popular film from 1970 to 2006. It examines five female archetypes: the dominatrix, the Amazon, the daughter, the mother and the rape-avenger. The entrance of the female hero into films written by, produced by and made for men is viewed through the lens of feminism and post-feminism arguments. Analyzed works include films with actors Michelle Yeoh and Meiko Kaji, the Alien films, the Lara Croft franchise, Charlie's Angels, and television productions such as Xena: Warrior Princess and Alias.
Download or read book Michelle Yeoh A Little Golden Book Biography written by Angela Song and published by Random House. This book was released on 2025-02-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dream big with a Little Golden Book biography about Taiwanese action movie star and Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh, the first person of Asian descent to win an Academy Award for Best Actress. It's the perfect introduction to nonfiction for young readers—as well as fans of all ages! This Little Golden Book about Michelle Yeoh—the first person of Asian descent to win an Academy Award for Best Actress, known for Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Crazy Rich Asians, and Everything Everywhere All At Once—is an inspiring read-aloud for young kids as well as fans of any age! Look for more Little Golden Book biographies: • Rita Moreno • Steven Spielberg • William Shatner • Keanu Reeves • Arnold Schwarzenegger
Download or read book Lotus and Feather written by Ji-li Jiang and published by Disney-Hyperion. This book was released on 2016-12-13 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A winter illness left Lotus, a little girl, without a voice and without friends. A hunter's bullet left Feather, a crane, injured and unable to fly. As Lotus nurses Feather back to health, their bond grows. Soon Feather is following Lotus everywhere, even to school! The bird dances to the girl's reed whistle, much to the delight of the other children. One day, when the village floods, Feather helps raise the alarm as Lotus and her grandfather urge their neighbors to get to high ground. Feather is a true friend to Lotus, but the time comes when Lotus must be a true friend to him--by encouraging him to migrate with the rest of the cranes. The next spring, Feather miraculously returns, and that's not all . . . he has brought new life to the nearby lake. Inspired by the true story of a crane that rescued a Chinese village, and graced with sensitive watercolor illustrations, this lovely book about respecting nature offers deep emotion and delightful surprises.
Download or read book Michelle Yeoh written by Janice S Oakes and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-01-26 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In "MICHELLE YEOH: The Empress of Action," delve into the captivating life and illustrious career of one of cinema's most iconic figures. This detailed biography takes you behind the scenes of Michelle Yeoh's extraordinary journey, from her early days as a ballet dancer to her meteoric rise in the world of action films. Explore the challenges and triumphs that shaped Yeoh's path, as she broke barriers and defied expectations in an industry dominated by men. Uncover the secrets of her martial arts prowess and the dedication that transformed her into a trailblazing action star. Through a narrative rich with anecdotes and interviews, witness the making of a cinematic legend. The book delves into Yeoh's collaborations with legendary directors, her global impact on the action genre, and the indelible mark she has left on audiences worldwide. From her breakout role in "Police Story 3: Supercop" to her unforgettable performances in blockbuster hits like "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" and "Tomorrow Never Dies," each chapter unfolds a chapter of Yeoh's cinematic legacy. As "The Empress of Action," Yeoh's influence extends beyond the screen. The book explores her philanthropic endeavors, commitment to social causes, and her role as a cultural ambassador. Gain insights into the woman behind the characters, and discover the strength and resilience that define Michelle Yeoh, both on and off the set. Immerse yourself in the world of a true cinematic empress, whose impact echoes far beyond the boundaries of the silver screen. "MICHELLE YEOH: The Empress of Action" is a celebration of an extraordinary life, a tribute to a trailblazer, and an exploration of the enduring legacy of one of cinema's most revered icons.
Download or read book Reel Views 2 written by James Berardinelli and published by Justin, Charles & Co.. This book was released on 2005 with total page 627 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thoroughly revised and updated for 2005! Includes a new chapter on the best special edition DVDs and a new chapter on finding hidden easter egg features.
