{
  "id": 12568224,
  "title": "Michelle Yeoh rules out directing, praises Korean cinema as she picks up Busan’s Asian Filmmaker of the Year award",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/michelle-yeoh-rules-out-directing-praises-korean-cinema-as-she-picks",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-07T06:50:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/showbiz/2026/10/07/michelle-yeoh-rules-out-directing-praises-korean-cinema-as-she-picks-up-busans-asian-filmmaker-of-the-year-award/238082"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Busan — Renowned actress Michelle Yeoh, 64, has received the Asian Filmmaker of the Year award at the Busan International Film Festival for her role in It’s My Time. The veteran actress, who made her debut at the festival 15 years ago, expressed her love for new challenges and admitted she is not afraid of failure. Yeoh, who has been praised for her work in the Oscar-winning film Everything Everywhere All at Once, explained that her willingness to take on diverse roles and collaborate with young directors led to her receiving the prestigious award. Reflecting on her early career, Yeoh acknowledged facing discrimination and stereotypical roles in Hollywood, but credits Korean actress Youn Yuh-jung for inspiring her to believe in the possibility of achieving success in the industry. The Malaysian actress also expressed her desire to continue working with Korean auteurs such as Lee Chang-dong and Park Chan-wook, and shared her admiration for K-pop, K-drama, and Korean cinema. When asked about her future in directing, Yeoh ruled out the possibility, stating that being a director requires too much of her time and vision. Instead, she hopes to support young and emerging directors, praising the Daniels for their genius in creating Everything Everywhere All at Once. Yeoh acknowledged her long-standing connection with Busan, having participated in the festival's Pusan Promotion Plan in 2002 and attending in 2011. She also received an honorary Golden Bear at the Berlin Film Festival earlier in 2026.",
  "summary": "BUSAN, Oct 7 — Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh said she embraces new challenges and does not fear failure, as she returned t...",
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}