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Everyone, everywhere all at once — claiming Michelle Yeoh as theirs after historic Oscar win
After her historic win as the first Asian to win the Oscars, everybody wants to claim Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh as their own. — Reuters pic
Tuesday, 14 Mar 2023 12:37 PM MYT
KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 — Fresh off winning the Oscars for Best Actress, everyone now wants a piece of Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh.
While a heated debate online among Malaysians focused more on the win as not one for Malaysia, rather a personal victory for Yeoh — social media users in China were quick to congratulate her as China's first actress to win the Oscars, according to Udn.com.
Other Chinese social media users were quick to correct their countrymen and pointed out that Yeoh is actually a Malaysian.
“Please do not stake a claim on everything,” one social media remarked.
In Hong Kong, actor Chapman To reminded the Hong Kong government not to be too quick in claiming Yeoh as their own.
Taking to social media, To pointed out that Yeoh is a Malaysian.
“Please do not simply claim. Thank you,” he wrote in the post that had received over 52,000 reactions.
Hong Kong Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Kevin Yeung had come under fire in January after congratulating Yeoh after her Golden Globes win for the same category, claiming her as a Hong Kong actor.
Meanwhile, a Sky News reporter covering the Vanity Fair Oscar Party got in on the act by making the most unique claim yet.
Twitter user Alex Andreou shared a clip online where the reporter said Yeoh is a British-Asian.
Tuesday, 14 Mar 2023 12:37 PM MYT
KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 — Fresh off winning the Oscars for Best Actress, everyone now wants a piece of Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh.
While a heated debate online among Malaysians focused more on the win as not one for Malaysia, rather a personal victory for Yeoh — social media users in China were quick to congratulate her as China's first actress to win the Oscars, according to Udn.com.
Other Chinese social media users were quick to correct their countrymen and pointed out that Yeoh is actually a Malaysian.
“Please do not stake a claim on everything,” one social media remarked.
In Hong Kong, actor Chapman To reminded the Hong Kong government not to be too quick in claiming Yeoh as their own.
Taking to social media, To pointed out that Yeoh is a Malaysian.
“Please do not simply claim. Thank you,” he wrote in the post that had received over 52,000 reactions.
Hong Kong Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Kevin Yeung had come under fire in January after congratulating Yeoh after her Golden Globes win for the same category, claiming her as a Hong Kong actor.
Meanwhile, a Sky News reporter covering the Vanity Fair Oscar Party got in on the act by making the most unique claim yet.
Twitter user Alex Andreou shared a clip online where the reporter said Yeoh is a British-Asian.
Another Twitter user MikeyPap summarised the claims on Yeoh the best.
this to say about people who claimed Yeoh to be theirs.
“Technically she was everything, everywhere...etc etc,” he said, referring to the film that bagged Yeoh the Oscars, Everything, Everywhere All at Once.
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this to say about people who claimed Yeoh to be theirs.
“Technically she was everything, everywhere...etc etc,” he said, referring to the film that bagged Yeoh the Oscars, Everything, Everywhere All at Once.
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From KFC to Genting, companies get creative celebrating Michelle Yeoh’s Oscar win
Shortly after Michelle Yeoh’s Oscar win, companies put their own twist on their congratulatory posts. — Pictures via Instagram/juliesbiscuits and /kfcmalaysia
Tuesday, 14 Mar 2023 1:34 PM MYT
KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 — Social media has been abuzz with praises for Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh’s Best Actress win at the 2023 Oscars yesterday.
The 60-year-old became the first Malaysian to win an Academy Award for her role as multiverse-travelling laundromat owner Evelyn Wang in Everything Everywhere All at Once.
A few companies took their congratulatory messages to the next dimension by adding their own unique spin to their social media posts.
Here are a few creative posts that stood out among the sea of well-wishes online.
KFC
It seems the artist behind this advert was definitely inspired by Everything Everywhere’s wacky multiverses.
Using the film's memorable rock-universe scene, KFC Malaysia cheekily replaced the rock version of Yeoh’s character with a fried chicken bucket with two googly eye stickers.
“When you’re Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh, you can surely conquer everything everywhere all at once!” the post said.
“Congratulations to our Malaysian Bond Girl, we'll always be proud of you in every universe.”
Julie’s Biscuits
Julie’s Biscuits decided to pay tribute to Yeoh on digital billboards across the Klang Valley.
The brand’s iconic logo was reworked into an artwork of Yeoh.
“From one Malaysian icon to another, we’d like to congratulate Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh for being the first Best Actress Winner to openly identify as Asian at the Oscars,” Julie’s wrote on Instagram.
The campaign has been well-received on social media with many online commenters praising its simplicity and unique design.
Genting SkyWorlds
The theme park used one of its prime attractions, the Lake of Dreams, to make a play on words.
“Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh must have made a wish at the Lake of Dreams because her dream just came true!” their Twitter post said.
The post also featured a visual of the lake itself with a picture of Yeoh’s acceptance speech shown on a giant screen.
Starbucks
Starbucks Malaysia kept it simple and portrayed how some Malaysians watched Yeoh's big moment: on their phones, maybe even sipping on morning coffee.
“POV (point of view): Feeling Everything, Everywhere, All At Once with a cuppa,” their Instagram post said.
GSC and TGV
Finally, Malaysia’s prominent cinema chains shared their dedication to Yeoh’s achievement respectively.
TGV marked Yeoh making history while GSC showcased the various multiverse versions of her character in the film.
But it was not too long before their inner Malaysian wondered if there would be a public holiday.
Meanwhile, GSC announced rerun screenings of Yeoh’s film in cinemas throughout the Klang Valley with more locations to be added soon.
Tuesday, 14 Mar 2023 1:34 PM MYT
KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 — Social media has been abuzz with praises for Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh’s Best Actress win at the 2023 Oscars yesterday.
The 60-year-old became the first Malaysian to win an Academy Award for her role as multiverse-travelling laundromat owner Evelyn Wang in Everything Everywhere All at Once.
A few companies took their congratulatory messages to the next dimension by adding their own unique spin to their social media posts.
Here are a few creative posts that stood out among the sea of well-wishes online.
KFC
It seems the artist behind this advert was definitely inspired by Everything Everywhere’s wacky multiverses.
Using the film's memorable rock-universe scene, KFC Malaysia cheekily replaced the rock version of Yeoh’s character with a fried chicken bucket with two googly eye stickers.
“When you’re Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh, you can surely conquer everything everywhere all at once!” the post said.
“Congratulations to our Malaysian Bond Girl, we'll always be proud of you in every universe.”
Julie’s Biscuits
Julie’s Biscuits decided to pay tribute to Yeoh on digital billboards across the Klang Valley.
The brand’s iconic logo was reworked into an artwork of Yeoh.
“From one Malaysian icon to another, we’d like to congratulate Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh for being the first Best Actress Winner to openly identify as Asian at the Oscars,” Julie’s wrote on Instagram.
The campaign has been well-received on social media with many online commenters praising its simplicity and unique design.
Genting SkyWorlds
The theme park used one of its prime attractions, the Lake of Dreams, to make a play on words.
“Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh must have made a wish at the Lake of Dreams because her dream just came true!” their Twitter post said.
The post also featured a visual of the lake itself with a picture of Yeoh’s acceptance speech shown on a giant screen.
Starbucks
Starbucks Malaysia kept it simple and portrayed how some Malaysians watched Yeoh's big moment: on their phones, maybe even sipping on morning coffee.
“POV (point of view): Feeling Everything, Everywhere, All At Once with a cuppa,” their Instagram post said.
GSC and TGV
Finally, Malaysia’s prominent cinema chains shared their dedication to Yeoh’s achievement respectively.
TGV marked Yeoh making history while GSC showcased the various multiverse versions of her character in the film.
But it was not too long before their inner Malaysian wondered if there would be a public holiday.
Meanwhile, GSC announced rerun screenings of Yeoh’s film in cinemas throughout the Klang Valley with more locations to be added soon.
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