Michelle Yeoh wins Best Actress at Oscars 2023: ‘Beacon of hope’

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Michelle Yeoh wins Best Actress at Oscars 2023: ‘Beacon of hope’ | New York Post | ACMI collection

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Michelle Yeoh described her win for Best Actress as a beacon of hope for Asian audiences everywhere. In an Oscar’s first, Yeoh became the first Asian woman to win the award in its history, only the second woman of color to take home that award ever. Halle Berry, the first WOC to win in the same category over 20 years ago, presented the award.

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New York Post

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The Story of the Moving Image → Moving Minds → MM-09. Catch of the Day

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40 seconds

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Screen recording from New York Post's YouTube channel

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