This month we are showcasing important figures in the Asian community, in honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. This week, we are taking a look at the life of actress Michelle Yeoh, the first Asian woman to win the Academy Award for Best Actress. Yeoh’s career started small, but now she is a household name. She was born in Malaysia in 1962 and spent time as a young girl learning ballet, playing the piano, and staying active in several