Oscars 2023: Michelle Yeoh eyes a victory for 'unseen' Asian communities

The Oscars 2023 is almost here; the anticipation has heated up in the entertainment industry already. There is a lot of excitement among the Asian community this year as famous Malaysian actress, Michelle Yeoh fights for an Oscar.

Yeoh has had a fruitful career since she first appeared on screen. In addition to the highly acclaimed films "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" and "Memoirs of a Geisha," she starred in the 2018 release Crazy Rich Asians, which had a significant cultural impact.

However, why this nomination is crucial for Yeoh this year because she wants to shed light on unseen Asian communities. In an interview with BBC, Yeoh mentioned that representation was important and had always been a driving force behind her interests.

Yeoh thinks that showbiz can be used to promote diversity and inclusion; thus she has campaigned noisily against these issues. According to her, Hollywood has failed to represent well Asian communities and hence hopes that being nominated will set things right.

Moreover, Yeoh’s commitments to the industry have earned her massive support from all over the globe including the Asian community. Her nomination has led to discussions about representation within show business which have become symbolic of hope for many who longed for better inclusion on their screens.

Fans of Yeoh are looking forward with bated breaths towards Ocsars 2023 expecting nothing less than victory by their star. They see more than just personal achievement with her nomination but a major step towards increased representation of the Asian community in Hollywood.

In summary, Michelle Yeoh’s nomination for Oscar 2023 brought attention to the lack of diversity in Hollywood. She is now looked upon as a role model by many aspiring actors/actresses around the world due to her commitment to representation coupled with her dedication to career development. Therefore every time the entertainment sector takes a step forward, Yeoh’s nomination serves to remind all of us of the significance of diversity, inclusion, and representation.