Yeoh rose to fame in the early 1990s after starring in several Hong Kong action films.

As always, Yeoh made an emotional andmemorable acceptance speech.

And tonight, we broke the glass ceiling, she said to applause.

I kung-fu-ed it out and shattered it!

She then continued on a more serious note.

Because there are so many who have felt unseen and unheard.

It’s not just the Asian community.

We deserve to have the equal opportunities so we can have a seat at the table.

The story of the 95th Academy Awards is certainly one of redemption.

All the winners in the acting categories were first-time winners with a long history in the business.

Curtis has a long, storied career and is perhaps best known for her role in theHalloweenseries.

His role inEverything Everywhere All at Oncewas his first acting job in 20 years.

But now, here he is, along with everyone else, as part of an epic comeback story.

Watch as Michelle Yeoh becomes the first Asian woman to win the Best Actress Oscar.