- Michelle was conferred the Panglima Setia Mahkota Malaysia (P.S.M., Commander of the Order of the Crown of Malaysia) which carries the title Tan Sri in her home country Malaysia, on June 1st. She was among the prominent personalities who received federal medals and awards in conjunction with the birthday of the King of Malaysia. Michelle was previously honored with "Datuk" title in 2001 and "Datuk Seri" in 2012.

Congratulations Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh!

Watch video: Investiture ceremony: Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh receiving her honour   (00:52)

- Michelle was in Kuala Lumpur, Thursday May 30th. In the afternoon she attended the rehearsal for Saturday's ceremony. "Twitter" photos: Michelle at lunch.


- Michelle is featured in the cover story of Harper's Bazaar Hong Kong, June 2013 issue.

- The Academy is hosting "An Academy Salute to Jackie Chan" next Monday evening with a screening of Police Story III: Supercop which stars Michelle and Chan. The 1992 Hong Kong film was re-edited, re-dubbed in English and released in the U.S. in 1996. This special screening will show the original Hong Kong version, in Cantonese with English subtitles. Monday June 3, 7:30 pm, at the Academy's Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills.   (Info & Tickets)

- Redcarpet : Ailing parents can't attend royal ceremony with Michelle Yeoh

- Congratulations Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh! Malaysian media reported that Michelle will be awarded by the King of Malaysia the title of Tan Sri this Saturday, June 1st. Currently in Paris, she will be returning to Malaysia on Thursday to prepare for the ceremony.   (report)

- More photos from Monte Carlo, May 26.

- News photos: Michelle and Jean Todt during the Qualifying Day of the Monaco Grand Prix, Monte Carlo, Monaco, Saturday May 25th.


- Formula One World Championship, Monaco Grand Prix, Sunday May 26th.

- Michelle is featured in the cover story of the new issue of Hong Kong magazine "One".

- Michelle returned to Kuala Lumpur on the 23rd. Some photos from Mabul, May 19th-22nd.

- Michelle has been in Mabul and Sipadan, beautiful islands off the south-eastern coast of Sabah in East Malaysia, for the past couple of days. Working/preparing for her shark documentary? Enjoy your snorkeling and diving, Michelle, and don't get too close to those sharks! ;-)


- [Crouching Tiger 2] During the panel discussion at Cannes last Sunday, director Yuen Wo Ping revealed that they plan to shoot two versions, one in English and one in Mandarin Chinese. The script is currently under modifications. Production will take place in Mainland China and Malaysia.

Harvey Weinstein explained that the title of the sequel, "The Green Destiny", refers to the name of the sword in the original Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon film.

Donnie Yen said he is very excited to work with Yuen Wo Ping and Michelle again. "We are all old friends," said Yen. Yen co-starred with Michelle in Wing Chun (1994) and Butterfly & Sword (1993).

Yuen Wo Ping worked with Michelle on Wing Chun and Tai-Chi Master (1993) as director and action choreographer, and then on Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000) as action choreographer. The most recent film that Michelle worked with Yuen on was True Legend (2010) in which Michelle's character, Sister Yu, was written as Crouching Tiger's Yu Shu Lien, according to Yuen Wo Ping who was both director and action choreographer of the film. But Michelle only guest starred for 5 minutes and had NO FIGHT (what a crime!!). I would have been much happier if it had involved SOME kind of action!... I do expect to see a true Yu Shu Lien this time, and I'm waiting for a(nother) run of screen magic from Yuen Wo Ping and our Michelle. ;-)

(1) CTHD2 panel at Cannes (L to R): David Thwaites, Harvey Weinstein, Donnie Yen, Yuen Wo Ping. pictures of Michelle and Donnie Yen displayed on the backdrop
(2) Michelle as Yun Shu Lien in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000)
(3) Michelle, as Yim Wing Chun, with Donnie Yen in Yuen Wo Ping's Wing Chun (1994)

- [Crouching Tiger 2] Producer David Thwaites, Harvey Weinstein, actor Donnie Yen, director and martial arts choreography legend Yuen Wo Ping, and exec producer Anthony Wong attended a TWC panel on the Crouching Tiger sequel at Cannes last Sunday. A pre-recorded video of Michelle, who is currently in her home country Malaysia, was displayed. Read Deadline Report.

- Michelle in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, May 17-18:

- [Crouching Tiger 2] It's offocial - Michelle is going to return as Yu Shu Lien in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon 2 - The Green Destiny. Production is expected to begin in March 2014 in Asia. Hong Kong director/action choreographer Yuen Wo Ping, who was the action choreographer for the original film, will direct and Hong Kong action actor Donnie Yen will co-star. (Both Yuen and Yen have collaborated with Michelle on multiple films.) The screenplay is written by John Fusco and the film will be produced by Harvey Weinstein and David Thwaites, co-produced by Johnny Levin with Executive Producer Anthony Wong. Yucaipa Films is co-financing the project with The Weinstein Company (TWC).

The news announcement was released by The Weinstein Company today during the Cannes Film Festival. "The announcement follows months of contract negotiations between TWC and Yeoh, and a search for a director to take on the role previously occupied by Ang Lee," reported Film Business Asia. "The producers have also been in prolonged negotiations to set up the picture in Malaysia. In addition to being Yeoh's home turf, Malaysia would allow the film to be one of the first to use the new Pinewood Iskandar Malaysia Studios."

Film Business Asia: Yen, Yeoh commit to Crouching Tiger prequel
Hollywood Reporter: 'Crouching Tiger 2': Michelle Yeoh Returns for Weinstein Co. Sequel
Deadline: CANNES TOLDJA! Weinstein Co Beginning Production on 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon' Sequel
The Wall Street Journal: 'Crouching Tiger' Unveiled Sequel
Empire: Michelle Yeoh To Star In Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon II

- Michelle has returned to Malaysia after Vienna.

- Final Recipe is currently (still) under "post production" and it is on Fortissimo Films's "Upcoming Films" list for Cannes. Be patient...

When you enter the world of cooking you enter a universe of passion, talent, egos, energy, and style. Family is the secret ingredient.

- Photo at left: Jean Todt, Michelle, and member of the Vienna city council Omar Al-Rawi, the Vienna City Hall. ("SPO" photo)

- Photos: Michelle and Jean Todt joined the OAMTC (Austrian Automobile, Motorbike & Touring Club) to promote "The Long Short Walk" and pedestrian safety, Vienna, Austria, May 14.

FIA: Road safety in Austria - UN Global Road Safety Week
Make Roads Safe: Long Short Walk campaign launched across the world

- May 12th: Michelle joined a FIA walk with 200 school children supporting pedestrian road safety as a part of the UN Global Road Safety Week. Spanish Formula One Grand Prix, the Circuit de Catalunya, Barcelona.   FIA report

- Michelle will be in Vienna, Austria to attend an event on road safety for children next Tuesday.

- Some new or higher resolution images from Reign of Assassins. See Reign of Assassins for more new images and cast introduction.

- Michelle left Russia on the 7th. She has returned to Geneva/Paris.

- More photos from Michelle's road safety visit to Israel in February ("MEMSI" photos):

- Michelle attended the 2013 annual Decade of Action Policy and Donor Forum in St Petersburg, Russia, May 7th. The theme of this year's event, which takes place during the United Nations Global Road Safety Week (May 6-12) highlighting pedestrian safety, is "Safe Roads for All".


- Wthejournal spent two minutes with Michelle, Richard Mille ambassador, who lives every day to the fullest, for an interview about time.
  Wthejournal interview: "Michelle Yeoh, two minutes of your time"
  English   French   Chinese

- Michelle has returned to Paris. She will soon be heading to Russia for road safety promotion.

- Michelle was featured in Taiwanese magazine "WE PEOPLE", March 2013.
  Article (in traditional Chinese): Michelle Yeoh - Modern Female Knight


- It's not new, uhh... have you seen these? ;-)

- Photos from the Guerlain promotional event in Hong Kong, April 29th.

- On Monday April 29th, Michelle attended a Guerlain promotion event in Hong Kong.

During interviews, Michelle shared her experience in the recent road safety trip in Africa. Regarding her wedding plans Michelle said they have been trying to pick a date but have been having trouble with their conflicting schedules. She is going to be promoting road safety in six more countries. She also has a big budget Southeast Asian movie production coming up.

When asked about the criticism she was getting from some Malaysian (especially Malaysian Chinese) netizens about her public support of the Malaysian prime minister, Michelle replied that she had already said what she had to say back in Malaysia.

News videos:
Entertainment Daily News   (01:50, in English and Cantonese)
i-CABLE   (01:53, Cantonese and English)
ONTV   (01:16, Cantonese)
21CN   (02:04, Mandarin & Cantonese)

- Michelle is scheduled to attend a Guerlain event Monday afternoon at The Peninsula, Hong Kong. She has been in Hong Kong for the past few days.

- Anlene ambassador/bone health advocate:

- More from Michelle's road safety promotion tour in Africa last week. FIA reports: 1   2


- New Make Roads Safe video: Long Short Walk: our goal   (01:34)

- Malaysian Chinese language media reported that Michelle has been invited by the Chinese Film Association of Malaysia to be a chair of the upcoming 1st Malaysia Chinese Film Awards (Golden Wau Awards).

- On Saturday April 20th, Michelle attended a dinner event in Klang, Selangor, Malaysia. The event was organised by Malaysian Chinese community NGOs and attended by 60,000 guests.

News videos:
88TV: "I'm a child of Malaysia" - Dato Sri Michelle Yeoh   (03:08, Michelle's speech is in English and a bit Mandarin)
TV3: Michelle Yeoh Shows Respect & Supported Najib Leadership   (00:58 in English)
HD5: Michelle Yeoh defends decision to support Malaysian PM   (01:33, in English)

"FZ" report: Michelle Yeoh hails Najib at 'record-breaking' dinner

- News photos: Michelle and Jean Todt attending the inauguration of the Automobile Club of Gabon and the launch of road safety campaign, Libreville, Gabon, April 16.   ("AFP" photos)

- Photos from Michelle's road safety tour in Senegal last week.   ("FIA" photos)
  FIA: Jean Todt meets President on visit to Senegal


- Pad Yatra: A Green Odyssey is available on DVD in Taiwan. In English with Chinese subtitles. Region 3.   (order)

- Michelle has been with Jean Todt on a FIA road safety related tour in Africa. They just arrived in Libreville, Gabon today (Friday), after visiting Senegal on Wednesday and Benin Thursday. Photo at left: Michelle, Jean Todt and jean-Paul Monschau, ambassador of France in Benin, Cotonou, Benin, Thursday April 11th.   (photo from "Embassy of France in Benin") - News articles from Malaysia: Mammoth dinner planned in 'Malaysian Book of Records' bid Malaysian stars coming home to vote

- In Final Recipe: some new images.

- More photos of Michelle in Sri Lanka last week:

- Michelle left Sri Lanka on Sunday and returned to Europe.

- Pad Yatra: A Green Odyssey will screen at the Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles (IFFLA) on April 10. (details & tickets)

- Some additional photos and videos from the 7th Asian Film Awards and the 2013 Asean International Film Festival and Awards. More new photos from the events can be seen in Event Photos.

From the Asean International Film Festival and Awards, Kuching, Malaysia, March 30th.
  Watch video: Michelle Yeoh - 2013 Asean International Film Festival and Awards   (01:39, English)


From the 7th Asian Film Awards, Hong Kong, March 18th.
  Watch videos:
  Michelle Yeoh - 7th Asian Film Awards presentation ceremony   (10:59, in English and Cantonese (English subtitled))
  Michelle Yeoh - 7th Asian Film Awards redcarpet   (02:07, in Cantonese, English and Mandarin)

- Photos from Colombo, Sri Lanka:

- April 4th: Michelle flew from Malaysia to Sri Lanka.

- More photos from Sarawak, Malaysia, March 29-30.

- More from 2013 AIFFA:
New Sarawak Tribune: Michelle Yeoh shines at AIFFA 2013
Bollywood Hungama video: Michelle Yeoh at 2013 AIFFA   (04:34, English. award presentation, Michelle's acceptance speech and an interview)

- On March 31st, Michelle visited Tanoti House, a traditional Sarawakian weaving workshop, before leaving Kuching in the afternoon.

Borneo Post video: Yeoh visits Tanoti House   (00:58)
The Star: Hand-crafted to perfection

- Congratulations Michelle for receiving the AIFFA Lifetime Achievement Award!
NTV7 video: Asean Film Awards ceremony   (01:12, English)
Borneo Post: Nation’s international star actress receives Lifetime Achievement Award at Asean film fest
The Star: Asean international film awards


- March 30th: Michelle visited Semengoh Wildlife Centre and Annah Rais longhouse in Sarawak.
Borneo Post: 'Hitting global silver screen needs patience'

- The Star: Michelle Yeoh to continue acting career

- March 29th: Michelle attending 2013 AIFFA dinner and screening of Pad Yatra: A Green Odyssey.
  Actress Yeoh hosts private screening of documentary

- March 29th: Michelle visiting Talang Satang National Park in Sarawak.

News reports:
  The Star: Michelle Yeoh names turtle hatcheries after family members
  The Borneo Post: Protect environment and preserve nature, says Yeoh

- Michelle arrived in Kuching, Sarawak in the afternoon of Thursday, March 28th. Pad Yatra: A Green Odyssey will be screened at the opening night of the AIFFA. Michelle's The Lady is also being screened during the festival.

The Star: Bond Girl Michelle Yeoh arrives for Asean film awards

- Michelle will be heading to Kuching, Sarawak, East Malaysia. She will be attending the Gala Night of the 2013 ASEAN International Film Festival and Awards (AIFFA, March 28-30) and some related activities.

ASEAN refers to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, an economic grouping of ten Southeast Asian countries that include Singapore, Malaysia, Burma/Myanmar, Laos and Vietnam. The three-day ASEAN festival is not the first Southeast Asian film festival, but it is the first to have an awards ceremony to honour films made in the region.

- Reign of Assassins will be released in Portugal on April 4, by ZON Lusomundo. Title: Reino de Assassinos.

- "Deadline" reported that Michelle has signed with Resolution, a new Hollywood talent and literary agency launched in January by former ICM chairman Jeff Berg.

- Malaysia's LEAP (Land Empowerment Animals People) announced that they will be working with Michelle and Scubazoo (an underwater filming and photography company based in Sabah, Malaysian Borneo) on a documentary about sharks, telling a story of what is happening to sharks and what the planet and our entire ecosystem would be like without them if we continue on our current path.

- Photos: Michelle and Jean Todt at the Formula One World Championship, Malaysian Grand Prix, Sepang, Malaysia, Sunday March 24th.


- Michelle and her upcoming Final Recipe were featured in Hollywood Reporter, issue of March 18. According to the article, the film will be released in the summer.

- Photos from Malaysia: ("F1 Social Diary" and "Twitter")

- Photos: Michelle attending the Asian Side of the Doc 2013 (ASD), the largest annual forum and exhibition featuring Asian documentaries, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on March 20th.

- More videos from the Asian Film Awards in Hong Kong:
  NTDTV: Highlights of the Asian Film Awards   (01:44, in English, including Michelle interview)
  Oriental Daily: Michelle Yeoh at Asian Film Awards   (01:40, in Cantonese)

- New poster image in Final Recipe - with Michelle!

- AFA news reports:
  BBC: Michelle Yeoh honoured at Asian Film Awards
  NTDTV: China's "Mystery" Wins Best Film at Hong Kong's Asian Film Awards
  AP: China's 'Mystery' honored at Asian Film Awards
  HK Top10: Michelle Yeoh Wins the Excellence in Asian Cinema Award

- Photos from AFA After Awards Party, March 18:


- More images from the Asian Film Awards. (thanks Mandy and Karen!)

- News photos: Michelle at the 7th Asian Film Awards in Hong Kong, March 18th. The Excellence in Asian Cinema Award was presented to Michelle by several renowned Hong Kong directors who worked with her in the past - Sammo Hung, Yuen Wo-ping, Corey Yuen, and Mabel Cheung.

Video: Award presentation and Michelle's acceptance speech at the Asian Film Awards   (04:18, in English)

- On March 17th, Michelle attended the cocktail reception held in Grand Hyatt Hong Kong celebrating her Excellence in Asian Cinema Award. Michelle said she's happy to receive the award where her career started, in Hong Kong. "I am very pleased to have the chance to see so many film professionals and old friends," said Michelle. "I believe that, together, our vivacity and creativity will further raise the international profile of Asian cinema."

Asia Today: Cocktail Celebration Honours Michelle YEOH, the 7th Asian Film Awards' Excellence in Asian Cinema Award Winner
OnScreen Asia: Michelle Yeoh honoured at Asian Film Awards
AP: Michelle Yeoh honored at Asian Film Awards
The Wall Street Journal: Hong Kong Film Festival Opens

News videos:
  AP News (01:51, Mandarin & Cantonese)  
  Youku (01:42, Cantonese)  
  ChinaNews (01:35, Mandarin and Cantonese)  
  i-Cable (02:30, Cantonese)  

- After more than 2 weeks staying in her hometown with her family in Malaysia, Michelle has arrived in Hong Kong. She will be receiving the Excellence in Asian Cinema Award at the 7th Asian Film Awards (AFA) ceremony on Monday March 18th, at the Grand Hall of the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. There will be an AFA Cocktail celebration honoring Michelle Sunday evening.

- WHO's 2013 global status report on road safety was launched in Geneva today. Unable to attend the event, a video statement from Michelle, Global Ambassador for the Make Roads Safe Campaign, was displayed.

    Statement from Michelle Yeoh
    On the occasion of the launch of the Global status report on road safety 2013
    Watch video   (01:44),   Read (pdf)

- [Crouching Tiger sequel] Hong Kong newspaper "Oriental Daily" reported that Hong Kong veteran martial arts actor Donnie Yen (who co-starred with Michelle in Wing Chun and Butterfly & Sword) has been invited to play the male lead in the much talked Crouching Tiger sequel. He will play Yu Shu-Lien (Michelle)'s fiance who did not die as previously thought. Chinese actress Fan Bing-bing is said (unconfirmed) to play Yu Jiao Long (Jen Yu, originally played by Zhang Ziyi)'s adopted daughter. According to the report, David Thwaites, an executive producer of Black Swan, will be directing, and the production company is trying to persuade Ang Lee to be a producer for the film. Two versions - one English and one Chinese - are being prepared.

Donnie Yen confirmed that Harvey Weinstein and David Thwaites have contacted him and he is considering the role. Thwaites have been in Hong Kong twice discussing the project.

Michelle told reporters through her assistant that she hasn't seen the final script yet. She admitted her involvement with the production but did not disclose more details. It isn't clear if she will only be an actor or she will have an additional role as co-producer. The production is aiming to begin in the middle of the year.   (for previous reports see News of Jan. 24th, Jan. 29th, Feb. 18th and Feb. 28th,)

Also by the report, it is planned that some footage of Michelle's Final Recipe will be shown during the Cannes Film Festival in May.

- IOF (International Osteoporosis Foundation) video: Michelle Yeoh supports bone health on International Women's Day   (00:39)
  Taken during the IOF Regionals meeting last Decemebr in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

- Videos from the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland in January.
  Malaysian Artistes at WEF 2013   (02:32, Michelle's parts at 01:48-02:13 and 02:22-02:24)
  A Malaysian Night at Davos   (02:43)

- New in Photos -> Magazines: Malaysia's Her World, Nov 2012 issue, and additional images for Harper's BAZAAR, Taiwan Edition, Feb 2013. (thanks Mandy for the scans)

- Malaysia media reported that Michelle will be attending the 2013 Asean International Film Festival and Awards (AIFFA), in Kuching, East Malaysia, March 28-30. Michelle's The Lady will be screened on March 29 and PAD YATRA: A Green Odyssey on March 30.

- The Lady (Amor, honor y libertad) is scheduled to release in Venezuela on March 22nd.

- A recent interview of Michelle in Marie Claire Italy: Michelle Yeoh per Guerlain   (English translation by Google) - Photo at left: Michelle was spotted in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia over the weekend. - Video: Anlene Gold commercia (Cantonese version)  (00:30)

- Some behind scene photos from Anlene Gold commercial shooting last year.

- [Crouching Tiger sequel] In January "Deadline" reported that The Weinstein Company was in talks with veteran Hong Kong director Ronny Yu (Fearless, The Bride with White Hair) to direct Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon sequel, which will be produced by Harvey Weinstein. During a film promotion yesterday in Taiwan, director Ronny Yu clarified that Weinstein indeed contacted him but he said he is not going to do the sequel. He said he is a big fan of Ang Lee and Lee is in such a higher level than himself. "I dare not to direct it after Ang Lee." Earlier this month UK "Metro" quoted Michelle who said the project is in "early stages" and "it still depends on the script and who the director is."

- In Videos: New Guerlian mini film/video - Exploring New Orchidee Imperiale, starring Michelle Yeoh.


- Some recent Reign of Assassins reviews from U.K.:
  Hey U Guys,   Cine Vue,   OneMetal,   The List,   Empire

- Congratulations to Taiwanese director Ang Lee who has won his second Academy Award for Best Director! (Life of Pi)

Taiwan and Hong Kong media interviewed several actors who have worked with Ang Lee. "For me, it couldn't have been anyone else. It is always Ang Lee," said Michelle in a phone interview from Europe. She said she is very happy for Ang Lee and his family, and she feels honored to have worked with him.

- PAD YATRA: A Green Odyssey will be screened at Make A Difference Film Festival (Hong Kong). Two screenings on Feb. 24 and Mar. 2. (tickets) - Photo at left: Michelle in Paris, February 21st, Chanel boutique.

- Family is the secret ingredient... See official synposis of Michelle's upcoming film in Final Recipe.

- In Reign of Assassins: two new film clips, UK DVD trailer, AD and cover image, pre-order and chances of winning a copy of the DVD.

- More from the Road safety visit to Israel:
  FIA: FIA President addresses Israeli Road Safety Conference

- More photos from Israel, February 17-19. Michelle has finished her road safety visit in the country and has returned to Paris.

- Road safety visit to Israel:

- [Crouching Tiger sequel] Today's U.K. "Metro" had two full pages dedicated to Michelle (article, photos ). According to the article, Michelle said that much-anticipated sequel to Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon is in the "early stages". The newspaper quoted Michelle: "It's early stages. It still depends on the script and who the director is, and it's never easy to make another movie after such an incredible classic but Crouching Tiger is a gem in my heart and always will be. So we will see." (for previous reports see News of Jan. 24th and Jan. 29th)


Michelle's latest martial ats/wuxia film, Reign of Assassins, is now showing in UK cinemas, and UK DVD will be released on February 25th.

"I love my martial arts and action movies," said Michelle. "They give another dimension to the acting world: the emotional plus the physical. But I choose them carefully - this is the first one I've really done since Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon."

- Michelle has arrived in Israel and she will be atteding "Green Light" conference on road safety in Tel Aviv on February 19th.

- According to Malaysian Chinese language media, Michelle has two films under preparation, one Hollywood and one Chinese. It is not clear if the production dates have been fixed and which one she will decide to do next. She will soon be in the U.S. and Hong Kong to discuss the projects.

Michelle is back to Paris for ♥Valentine's Day♥.

- Additional (and some HQ) photos added to Russian InStyle Magazine page.


- Make Roads Safe film with Michelle -
Watch video: Long Short Walk: Cambodia   (01:30)

- On Chinese New Year day, Michelle attended Perak Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir's Chinese New Year open house in Ipoh. When asked about her wedding plan, Michelle said that it's being discussed but would not be soon. She thanked her fans and the media for showing their concern about her wedding plans and smiled: "Just be happy for us and we will be very happy."

News reports: The Star,   New Straits Times

News video: 10,000 guests attend Perak Chinese New Year Celebration   (02:44, Malay. Michelle appears 01:25-02:08)

Michelle told reporters that Final Recipe is expected to be released either in April or May this year. "We are hoping to get it ready for the Cannes Film Festival to be held in May," said Michelle.


- Some fun reading about Year of Snake ("Epoch Times"):
  Chinese New Year 2013 - The Year of the Snake
  The Year of the Snake
  Learning Chinese: Chinese Character for Snake

- This year's Chinese Lunar New Year falls on the coming Sunday, February 10th. Michelle is now in her hometown Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia. Happy Year of Snake Michelle and everyone! ;-)

- More updates in Final Recipe. The film is currently in post-production and will be introduced at the European Film Market (EFM) during the Berlinale 2013.

- Three magazines have been added in Photos -> Magazines:
  Harper's BAZAAR, Taiwan Edition, Feb 2013
  InStyle, Russian Edition, Jan 2013
  Vanity Fair, March 2012

- Updates in Final Recipe (formerly Cooktales): story. teaser images (no Michelle). Michelle is officially listed as one of the executive producers.

- Michelle is speaking at Khazanah Nasional (national treasure) Tea Talk series, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, February 4th.   ("Twitter" photos)

- Michelle was a special guest at the semi-final of the Fortune Heights Snow Polo World Cup 2013, Tianjin, China.   ("Weibo" photos)

- Michelle will receive the Excellence in Asian Cinema Award, top honor at this year's Asian Film Awards. She will be attending the award ceremony which will take place on March 18 in Hong Kong.

"Asian films and film professionals are full of energy and imagination. In fact, Asia itself is a place that breeds diversity and creativity," said Michelle in a statement. "The region has many stories to inspire filmmakers to create works of profound significance. I am delighted to receive the Excellence in Asian Cinema Award. It is my goal to continue as an advocate of the Asian film industry and to promote a positive, strong image for Asian women in international films."

Congratulations Michelle!

Wall Street Journal: Michelle Yeoh to Be Honored at Asian Film Awards
Hollywood Reporter: Michelle Yeoh to Receive Top Honor at Asian Film Awards

- [Crouching Tiger sequel] Michelle has confirmed that she is in talks to reprise her Yu Shu Lien role in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon sequel. Have to say I am definitely looking forward to seeing Michelle team up with Yuen Wo-Ping again!! (for previous report see News of Jan. 24th)

- Michelle attended the lighting ceremony of Italian jewelry brand BVLGARI's Serpent Lights in Beijing, January 29th. An early celebration of the upcoming Year of Snake.

News videos with interview of Michelle (in Mandarin Chinese)
QQ (01:56),   Sohu (02:15)

- Watch Videos:

Bio: Michelle Yeoh   (45:17 in English)
Full episode "Michelle Yeoh" from Bio, a South East Asian television channel dedicating to biography launched by A&E Networks. It includes interviews of many people in the film industry, talking about Michelle. The episode was first aired in 2010.

Small Swallow Hsiao Yen Night TV Talk Show   (45:47 in Mandarin)
The Talk Show was recorded on January 15 during Michelle's promotion of PAD YATRA: A Green Odyssey in Taipei, Taiwan. Hostess: Chang Hsiao-Yen. Guests: Exec Producer Michelle Yeoh, Director Wendy J.N. Lee, and two participants on the trek.

- Michelle has returned to Paris. Stopped in Paris, I mean, she's flying again... three continents within five days! (She was in the U.S. before Davos)

- More photos from WEF in Davos:

- Michelle was with Malaysian delegates at the World Economic Forum, Davos, Switzerland, January 25th.

The Star: Tony Fernandes and Michelle Yeoh named as Malaysia Brand Ambassadors

- Empire Video: Reign Of Assassins UK Trailer   (01:50)
  The film will hit UK cinemas on February 15th.

- The Lady Japanese DVD/Blu-ray will be released on February 8th. Cover image at left.   (Amazon)

- Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon sequel! Here is an exclusive report from Deadline:
  Weinstein Co Readying 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon' Sequel For May Start

No cast has been revealed. It is said that the story is based on the book "Iron Knight, Silver Vase," the fifth book in Wang Dulu's "Crane - Iron Pentalogy" ("Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" was from the fourth). According to the report, the story will center on Yu Shu Lien, Michelle's character in Crouching Tiger. If this is true, they will need a lot of re-writing I think, as Yu Shu Lien is one of the central characters in the second and third books but hardly mentioned in the fifth book which is mainly focused on Jen (Zhang Ziyi) and Lo (Chang Chen)'s son. "Deadline" quoted scriptwriter John Fusco (The Forbidden Kingdom): "This introduces a new generation of star-crossed lovers, and a new series of antagonists in a battle of good and evil. It has a Knights Errant quality. There is an alternate universe in the books, a martial forest that exists alongside the real world, full of wandering sword fighters, medicine men, defrocked priests, poets, sorcerers and Shaolin renegades. It's so vast and rich, and I found characters from the second and third books in the series to create a most interesting stew while being as true to the source material as I could be."

For some background reading, on the "Crane - Iron Pentalogy" as well as some of the past talks on sequel/prequel, please visit Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon Novels & Prequel/Sequel page on this site. (No wonder today I saw a sudden large number of visits to the old page!)

- Live to Love charity cocktail party and live auction, January 15, the Regent Taipei.

- A cold front and light rain hit Taipei, but nevertheless, Michelle went on the pad yatra in Yangmingshan Mountains on January 17, with a group of environmental volunteers and reporters.

Michelle said it was a slow walk compared to what she usually does. "If not because of so many of you following me, I would have used my Qing Gong (lightening skills) and traveled on the treetops!" joked Michelle. She enjoyed the mountain views and called the walk "romantic". She hopes to raise awareness of the importance of protecting our environment and natural resources.

Talking about (Taiwanese) director Ang Lee whose Life of Pi received 11 nominations for this year's Oscars, Michelle said she hopes Lee will win the best director once more and she also hopes to work with him again.

News videos (in Manderin):
ChinaTimes (01:27),   Next TV (02:00),   Era News (01:08),   Sohu (01:41)

- The official title of Michelle's next upcoming film is Final Recipe (formerly Cooktales).

- News videos from Taipei. Mixed in Mandarin, English, and Taiwanese Hokkien. Some parts of Michelle's interviews are in English.
Awakening (01:27),   Apple Daily (02:35),   UDN (02:09)
ETV: Michelle on press conference (04:03, Mandarin & English)
ETV: interview with Michelle (04:38, Mandarin)
ETV: premiere (04:58, Michelle's part starts 01:30)

Michelle said that PAD YATRA: A Green Odyssey is about "people, love, sharing" and it is "food for souls and hearts."

- On January 15th, Michelle was in Taipei, Taiwan to promote the environmental documentary she executively produced, PAD YATRA: A Green Odyssey. The film recorded an extraordinary journey of 700 people, led by H.H. the Gyalwang Drukpa, one of the main Buddhist spiritual leaders of the Himalayas (the head of the Drukpa school - a school of Tibetan Buddhism), to the perilous Himalayan Mountain Range. They spent 42 days, traveled 450 miles, educated hundreds of villages on environmental responsibility, collected half a ton of trash and plastic from water sources, and planted 50,000 trees.

"It's a pity that I did not have a chance to take part in the (Himalayas) Pad Yatra," said Michelle. After portraying Aung San Suu Kyi in The Lady, a lot of people think Michelle is more or less a politician. "I'm only an actor who had good luck," smiled Michelle. She said Pad Yatra is not about religion or politics. It is an expression of love. It's about love toward people and the environment. Michelle met H.H.the Gyalwang Drukpa two years ago. She admires his positive attitude towards life and she hopes this documentary will help spread the idea of love and promote environmental education.

It was originally planned that Michelle would narrate the film but she was not able due to time conflicts with her The Lady promotion. Michelle told reporters that she is going to the Yangmingshan Mountains Pad Yatra on Thursday. "It's not about how high we go. It's about the message." Michelle hopes she can participate in the upcoming Sri Lanka Peace Pad Yatra in March.

After the press conference, Michelle, director Wendy J.N. Lee and guests planted a tree at SPOT Taipei as a symbol of "Green Revolution".

- Michelle has arrived in Taiwan. Friends in Taipei may join Michelle in a real Pad Yatra (literally means "journey by foot"), picking up plastic litter and spreading the message of environmental protection. Thursday January 17, 9:00AM, at Erziping, Yangmingshan National Park. (details)

- Have you seen Michelle in ballroom dancing? ;-)   (click to see a slightly larger version. Thanks Karen for making the animation from video!) - Michelle returned to Paris after Vienna. She is heading to Asia.

- On January 10th, Michelle and Jean Todt attended Die Nacht der 1000 PS (Night of 1000 PS), an automobile industry gala ball, at Hofburg Palace in Vienna, Austria.

Videos:
Das war die Nacht der 1000PS   (05:38, Michelle appears 00:33-00:38)
Die Galanacht der 1000 PS   (02:00, Michelle appears 01:00-01:26 and 01:53-01:57)

- PAD YATRA: A Green Odyssey will have its charity premiere in Taipei, Taiwan on January 15th. Director Wendy Lee and Michelle, executive producer of the film and Live to Love global ambassador, will be joining the audience in an Q&A session and a cocktail party. (details and tickets)

- Reign of Assassins will be heading to UK cinemas on February 15, announced Ratpack Films. 103 minutes. English subtitled. BBFC rating 15 for "strong violence".

Press release: Reign of Assassins - "The best wuxia film since Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon."

HAPPY 2013 everyone! - Michelle has returned to Paris. - PAD YATRA: A Green Odyssey, an environmental documentary executively produced by Michelle, will be screened on Jan. 9 and 10 at the 24th Palm Springs International Film Festival. (schedule and tickets) Examiner: "Pad Yatra: A Green Odyssey" chronicles trek across the Himalayas The film is scheduled for release in Taiwan on January 18. 66 minutes. (pre-order tickets)

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