Michelle Yeohmade history as the first Asian woman to winBest Actressat the Academy Awards.
It was her first Oscar nomination.
This is proof that, dream big and dreams do come true.
And ladies dont let anybody tell you you are ever past your prime, said an emotional Yeoh.
Yeoh is also the first openly Asian woman to be nominated for a Best Actress Oscar.
(The award that year went to Bette Davis forDangerous.)
EEOAOdirectors Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert were nominated for best original screenplay and the film for Best Picture.
The film from A24 that debuted a year ago at the currently underway SXSW led the nominations with 11.
