Michelle Yeoh was born on August 6, 1962, in Ipoh, Malaysia. Her early life and education laid the foundation for her future career in the entertainment industry.
Birth
1962
Michelle Yeoh was born as Yeoh Choo Kheng in Ipoh, Malaysia, to a Chinese Malaysian family.
Early Education
1970s
Yeoh received her early education in Malaysia before moving to the United Kingdom for further studies.
Miss Malaysia World
1980
Yeoh won the Miss Malaysia World beauty pageant, which helped launch her career in entertainment.
