Michelle Yeoh has become the first Asian woman to win the Academy Award for Best Actress in a leading role in the Oscars' 95-year history.
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Yeoh was awarded the Oscar for her role as Evelyn Wang in the film "Everything Everywhere All at Once."
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In her acceptance speech, Yeoh dedicated her win to her mother, calling her a "superhero."
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Yeoh received a standing ovation from the audience at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood as she accepted her award.
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This was Yeoh's first Oscar nomination, despite her career in Hong Kong cinema and appearances in Hollywood films such as "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" and "Crazy Rich Asians."
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Yeoh has previously won several awards for her role in "Everything Everywhere All at Once," including a Golden Globe, a SAG Award, and several local Film Critics Awards.
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Yeoh believes that Asians are beginning to find a larger voice in Hollywood and society, and that fighting for opportunities is the key to progress.
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Yeoh's win is seen as a significant milestone for representation and diversity in the film industry.
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In her acceptance speech, Yeoh encouraged women not to let anyone tell them they are past their prime.
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Yeoh's win serves as a beacon of hope and possibility for little boys and girls who look like her, according to her speech.
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