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How long did it take Michelle Yeoh to land her first lead role in a Hollywood film?

Michelle Yeoh, a former Miss Malaysia and a stuntwoman landed her first role in a Hollywood film at 59. On the other hand, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences took 95 years to recognize an Asian actress in its leading actress category. However, some recordkeepers consider Merle Oberon and Vivien Leigh, born in British-colonized India but white-passed, to be the first Asian best actress nominees.