Whether Michelle Yeoh is a Hong Kong actor has sparked controversy in Malaysia

Malaysian-Chinese actress Michelle Yeoh (Michelle Yeoh) became the upstart actress of the Golden Globe Awards. Hong Kong Culture, Sports and Tourism Secretary Yang Runxiong issued a congratulatory message. One sentence "Hong Kong actors shine in the international film world" sparked discussion.

Judging from the comments on the Internet, many netizens in Malaysia are hotly discussing whether Michelle Yeoh is a Hong Kong actor, and many people lament that Malaysia has a lot of talents, but they often shine in other places.

In addition to Michelle Yeoh, these "crossing dragons" also include well-known designer Jimmy Choo and great director Tsai Ming-liang.

Hong Kong officials described Michelle Yeoh as a "Hong Kong actress" after she won the Golden Globe Awards for best actress in a comedy or musical for her film "Everything Everywhere All At Once" Accidentally became a hot topic on the Internet, what do Malaysians think?

Judging from the comments on the Internet, it can be basically divided into three different reactions. One is that some Malaysian netizens pointed out that the statement of "Hong Kong actor" is suspected of tainting Malaysia's reputation and recognizing relatives. On the other hand, some people think that this statement is not true. The calculation was wrong, because Michelle Yeoh seldom developed in Malaysia, but instead became popular in Hong Kong. It can be said that she is a "Malaysian Hong Kong actor".

As for the third reaction, many people lamented the limited space for development in Malaysia. They pointed out that although there are talents in Malaysia, they often cannot shine in the country. lost".

Michelle Yeoh won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Comedy or Musical Movie for "Wonder Woman Play Save the Universe" (movie still)

There are indeed a large number of "cross-river dragons" who have become famous in other places in Malaysia. Even because many of them are "linguistic geniuses", many of them can speak extremely fluent English, Mandarin, and Cantonese, which often makes the outside world mistakenly believe that they are from elsewhere.

In fact, these celebrities are all Malaysians:

DesignerJimmy Choo

Jimmy Choo is a well-known Malaysian-Chinese designer. He was born in Penang in 1948. He made shoes with his father, who was a shoemaker, to make money. Appreciated by Diana, Princess of Wales, the business of the shoe store is thriving. After becoming famous, he was awarded the title of Malaysian Datuk.

Internationally renowned designer Jimmy Choo in London in 2006 (Getty)

Director Cai Mingliang

Cai Mingliang, who became famous in Taiwan, was born in Kuching, Malaysia in 1957. He studied in Taiwan as an adult and became a film director. He has directed works such as "What Time Are You?" Many important awards, including "Long Live Love" won the Golden Lion Award at the Venice Film Festival, "The River" won the Silver Bear Award at the Berlin Film Festival Jury Prize, etc.

Tsai Ming-liang from Malaysia rose to fame in Taiwan (Getty)

Mimi Zhu

Zhu Mimi, who is familiar to Hong Kong people, was born in Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia in 1954. When she was more than 10 years old, she went to Singapore to develop her career, and then went to Hong Kong to start her career, filming many TV series and movies.

Artist Zhu Mimi from Malaysia (FB picture)

Singer Wu Qixian

The well-known singer Moo Qixian who sang "Sorrowful Love Song" was born in Kampar, Malaysia. He has traveled to many places including Singapore, Taiwan, and Hong Kong to develop.

Director James Wan

Wan Ziren was born in Kuching, Malaysia in 1977. He immigrated to Australia with his family when he was a child, and developed in Hollywood as an adult. He has directed internationally renowned works such as "Cell of Fear", "Fast 7" and "Aquaman".

Director Wan Ziren (formerly) was born in Malaysia (Still photo of "Evil")

Feng Zhenxuan, founder of Mommy Noodles

Feng Zhenxuan is a successful businessman in Malaysia. He founded the company in Malaysia in 1971. Over the years, his business has grown and expanded internationally. Up to now, Mommy Noodles is a well-known food that sells well in many places around the world.

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