{
  "id": 12582947,
  "title": "Actor Michelle Yeoh sees endless possibilities after receiving BIFF award",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/actor-michelle-yeoh-sees-endless-possibilities-after-receiving-biff-12582947",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-07T08:32:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/films/20261007/actor-michelle-yeoh-sees-endless-possibilities-after-receiving-biff-award"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Busan — Oscar-winning actress Michelle Yeoh emphasized the significance of exploring new opportunities in filmmaking after being named Asian Filmmaker of the Year at the 31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF). Speaking to the media at the festival, the 63-year-old lauded the city's stunning transformation, saying, \"It has been 15 years since my last visit, and everything looks amazing. Thank you for the warm welcome.\" She recalled arriving three days ago and witnessing a double rainbow. Yeoh expressed her deep gratitude for the award, stating, \"Receiving this honor is incredibly meaningful to me, just as the Busan International Film Festival represents a remarkable evolution.\" The renowned actress, who previously attended the festival in 2002 for industry discussions and in 2011 with her film The Lady, was recognized for her substantial impact on the global film industry. Throughout her illustrious career, Yeoh helped usher in the golden era of Hong Kong cinema with blockbuster hits such as Police Story 3 Supercop (1992) and Tomorrow Never Dies (1997).",
  "summary": "BUSAN — Academy Award-winning actor Michelle Yeoh stressed the importance of embracing new possibilities in cinema after receiving the Asian Filmmaker of the Year award at the 31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF). \"It has been 15 years since the last time I visited, and it is wonderful,\" Yeoh said. \"The city looks amazing. Thank you for a really warm welcome. I remember when I arrived…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yonhap News",
        "title": "Oscar-winning actor Michelle Yeoh says 'not afraid of failures'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/oscar-winning-actor-michelle-yeoh-says-not-afraid-of-failures",
        "published": "2026-10-07T04:46:45.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "At Busan film fest, Michelle Yeoh teases ‘Blade Runner 2099’ ahead of New York Comic Con",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/at-busan-film-fest-michelle-yeoh-teases-blade-runner-2099-ahead-of",
        "published": "2026-10-07T07:11:12.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Actor Michelle Yeoh sees endless possibilities after receiving BIFF award",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/actor-michelle-yeoh-sees-endless-possibilities-after-receiving-biff",
        "published": "2026-10-07T08:12:03.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}