Michelle YeohBest known for her dynamic work in the recent Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Michelle Yeoh is fast becoming one of the stars of Hong Kong and Hollywood action movies. Readers will learn about her background in dance and choreography, her entry into acting, and her groundbreaking determination to become an actress who does her own stunts. |
Contents
Introduction | 5 |
Making the Leap into Movies19 | 19 |
The Road to Stardom | 37 |
Coming to America | 48 |
Joy and Pain | 64 |
Continuing to Break | 80 |
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