[31st BIFF] "I Dream of Daily Challenges"...Michelle Yeoh's Passion for 'Asian Film Maker of the Year' Award (Comprehensive)

Today (7th), a press conference for the gala presentation of 'Everything Everywhere All at Once' was held.Actress Michelle Yeoh visited the Busan International Film Festival for the first time in 15 years and received the Asian Filmmaker of the Year award. The photo shows her walking the red carpet at the '31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)' held at the Busan Cinema Center in Haeundae-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 6th. /Busan=Park Heon-woo Reporter[THE FACT|Busan=Park Ji-yoon Reporter] Hong Kong actress Michelle Yeoh, who visited Busan after a long time, looked back on her steadfast acting career and expressed her special love for Korea. She also revealed her enduring passion for acting. This is why her future endeavors are even more anticipated.The gala presentation press conference for 'Everything Everywhere All at Once' (Director Daniels), starring Michelle Yeoh, who received the Asian Filmmaker of the Year award, was held at the BIFF Hill of the Cinema Center on the morning of the 7th. Arriving in Busan for the first time in 15 years since 'The Lady' (2011), she began by saying, "It's a really wonderful city. I arrived three days ago, and a double rainbow appeared. It's a good omen," and then answered questions from reporters.First, Michelle Yeoh once again shared her feelings about receiving the Asian Filmmaker of the Year award at the opening ceremony the previous day.She said, "Thank you for this award. It means a great deal. Like the Busan International Film Festival, I have walked this path for a long time," and expressed her overwhelming emotions, "I had the goal of starting in Asia and going global, sharing our culture with the world, and I am grateful that I was able to achieve this."Regarding 'Everything Everywhere All at Once,' Michelle Yeoh said, "It contains a message of never giving up. It also allows us to think about family love, unwavering support, and friendship." The photo shows her walking the red carpet at the opening ceremony of the '31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)' held at the Busan Cinema Center in Haeundae-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 6th. /Busan=Kim Sung-ryeol Reporter'Everything Everywhere All at Once' is a story about an elderly woman living in a nursing home after losing her home due to fraud charges, who learns to solve a magic cube from a young former world champion.Michelle Yeoh honestly shared, "The character I play is 80 years old. It was difficult because it's a role older than me," but added, "It contains a message of never giving up. It also allows us to think about family love, unwavering support, and friendship."Born in 1962, Michelle Yeoh began her acting career in earnest with the film 'Yes, Madam' (1985). Through films like 'Police Story 3: Supercop' and 'Wing Chun,' she broke the mold of male-dominated genres and emerged as a unique presence in Asian cinema.She continued to build a solid filmography with active works such as 'Tomorrow Never Dies,' 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon,' 'Crazy Rich Asians,' and 'Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.'Michelle Yeoh, who graced Busan with her presence after a long time, expressed her special affection, saying, "Korean films are doing really well. I think they are a good role model for us to learn from. I hope Asian cinema continues to move forward with pride."She mentioned Korean directors Lee Chang-dong, Park Chan-wook, and Bong Joon-ho as directors she would like to work with, adding, "I also love K-pop, K-dramas, and Korean food. Most of all, I love Korean people."The 31st Busan International Film Festival, which Michelle Yeoh attended, will be held until the 15th at the Cinema Center and various locations in Busan. The photo shows her walking the red carpet at the opening ceremony of the '31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)' held at the Busan Cinema Center in Haeundae-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 6th. /Busan=Kim Sung-ryeol ReporterBuilding on this success, she swept the Best Actress awards at major North American film awards such as the Oscars, SAG Awards, and Golden Globe Awards for 'Everything Everywhere All at Once' (2022). In 2026, she became the first Asian woman to receive an Honorary Golden Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival, once again cementing her great achievements in the film industry on the world stage.Reflecting on this, Michelle Yeoh said, "Youn Yuh-jung showed the status of Asian actors by becoming the first Asian to win the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in 2021. It was a great fortune for me to be able to participate in the Oscar race," and added, "At the time, it felt like a dream. Such achievements can inspire many people to think 'I can do it too,' and I gained the strength to continue moving forward."Despite achieving numerous accomplishments and proving her wide acting spectrum by showcasing new faces in every project throughout her long career, Michelle Yeoh's passion for acting still burns brightly.Michelle Yeoh stated, "I have love and passion for my work. I dream of new challenges every day and enjoy things that make my heart beat faster. I am very curious and like new experiences. You can see this from my filmography," and emphasized, "Every role I play is different, and these things excite me. I want to make not just the audience, but everyone feel that."She also expressed her dream of venturing into Europe, saying, "Thank you for the warm welcome. I hope to be able to come again before another 15 years have passed."Meanwhile, the 31st Busan International Film Festival will be held until the 15th at the Cinema Center and various locations in Busan.[Entertainment Department | ssent@tf.co.kr]jiyoon-1031@tf.co.kr