Mumbai, Michelle Yeoh, Oscar-winning actress in Hollywood. was elected today as a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

Yeoh is the first Asian woman to win the Academy Awards for film. As the best leading actress from "Everything Everywhere All at Once" earlier this year She received a 67-9 vote to become a member of the IOC, with one person abstaining. She is one of eight new IOC board members. The voting was held on the final day of the 14th IOC meeting in Mumbai, India.

Before voting Princess Anne Younger sister of King Charles III of the United Kingdom. He is the chairman of the IOC committee selection committee. He advised Yeoh: Become a squash champion Malaysian youth level Unfortunately, her multifaceted talents forced her to take a break from sports life to pursue a successful career.

Yeoh, 61, rose to fame in the 1997 James Bond film "Tomorrow Never Dies," in which she starred alongside Pierce Brosnan. Known for his martial arts skills from the movie "Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon" (Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon). - Thai News Agency

Source: Thai News Agency