Despite this, it took a while for Yeoh to be recognized as a lead actress in Hollywood.
We believe in us.
We believe in our Asian talent," Yeoh toldNBC News.
“We believe all of us have stories that need to be told and need to be embraced.”
People were even surprised that she spoke English, Yeoh explained.
“That’s important, as change will only occur if the audience wants it to happen.”
The actress feels the same way about roles for women in Hollywood, too.
“So, that’s why I fight constantly do to that.”
“It was very importantwhyshe was doing it.
Why would any mother do something like that?
The motivation is love, but we have to be able to show that,” Yeoh toldIndieWire.
Yeoh wanted to pay homage to the women around her and the women she was brought up by.
“I love strong women like this, they’re all around us,” the actress said.
I know these mothers.
“Just give us a chance to audition, a chance to go for the character.
Don’t put us in boxes or label us, or label anybody for that matter.
Actors are actors so long as it’s the right role.”
