Before seeing her reprise her role as Madame Morrible in Wicked: For Good, check out these gems from the legendary actress's filmography.

Michelle Yeoh, known for her acclaimed role in the Oscar-nominated film&nbsp;Everything Everywhere All at Once, and the first Asian woman to be nominated in the Best Actress category, will be starring in the new Wicked: For Good film to be released on November 21.&nbsp;
Yeoh will be reprising her role as Madame Morrible, the antagonist from the 2003 Broadway musical adaptation of Wicked&nbsp;and the 1995 novel&nbsp;Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West. The first Wicked movie, released last November, broke box office records and only continued Yeoh's streak of successes.&nbsp;
In her other critically acclaimed film from 2022, Everything Everywhere All At Once,&nbsp;Yeoh plays a Chinese American immigrant who finds herself the hero of a story she didn't even know she was a part of. As she travels through the <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/film-tv/spider-man-no-way-home-plot-cast-tom-holland-andrew-garfield-tobey-maguire">multiverse</a> to save the world, she realizes all the lives she could have led if things were different. Critics raved about the profoundly emotional themes behind this action-packed movie starring Stephanie Hsu, Ke Huy Quan, Jenny Slate, Harry Shum Jr., James Hong, and <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/film-tv/12-underrated-christmas-movies-watch-holiday-season">Jamie Lee Curtis</a>.
If you enjoyed Everything Everywhere All at Once, can't wait until Wicked: For Good's&nbsp;release, and are looking for more <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/michelle-yeoh-best-red-carpet-looks-fashion-actress-style-90s-2000s" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Michelle Yeoh</a> in your life, L'OFFICIEL breaks down her best films to add to your watch list.

<h2>Crazy Rich Asians</h2>

Based on the bestselling book by Kevin Kwan, <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/celebrate-crazy-rich-asians-success-though-it-s-favorite-activity-shopping">Crazy Rich Asians</a> broke records in 2018, becoming one of the highest-grossing <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/film-tv/valentines-day-rom-com-movies-to-watch">romantic comedies</a> of all time and a milestone for <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/film-tv/anna-may-wong-actress-movies-hollywood">Asian representation</a> in Hollywood films. The story follows Rachel (<a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/film-tv/hustlers-director-interview-2019">Constance Wu</a>) as she accompanies her boyfriend Nick (<a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/travel-living/henry-golding-hennessy-paradis-cognac-lunar-new-year">Henry Golding</a>) to his friend's wedding in <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/art/4-highlights-of-singapore-art-week">Singapore</a> and quickly finds out that he is one of the richest men in the country. Rachel soon learns that jealous socialites pining after her boyfriend are the least of her concerns, as Nick's mother, played by Yeoh, disapproves of their relationship and wants Rachel gone.&nbsp;
While the love story is central to this film, the most emotional scenes are undoubtedly between Wu and Yeoh, who give standout performances. While Yeoh is known for her action films, Crazy Rich Asians proves her depth and range as an actress. "I related to her because if there is no frailty, vulnerability, there's no strength," Yeoh said in an interview about her character. "I think when you are the most vulnerable, that's when you discover how strong you can be, and how you have to use that to help yourself be stronger."

<h2>Tomorrow Never Dies</h2>

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There's no grander action role than a <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/007-bond-girl-outfits-shopping-2021-fall-no-time-to-die">Bond Girl</a>, and in 1997, Yeoh joined the likes of Denise Richards, <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/pop-culture/rosamund-pike-movies-to-watch-i-care-a-lot-netflix-golden-globes">Rosamund Pike</a>, and <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/film-tv/halle-berry-biggest-disappointment-after-winning-oscar">Halle Berry</a> in <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/men/sean-connery-death-james-bond-style">007</a> history. Yeoh plays Chinese secret agent Wai Lin in the second of Pierce Brosnan's <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/men/rege-jean-page-next-james-bond-007-movie-bridgerton">James Bond</a> films in her first significant Hollywood role. Wai Lin helps Bond stop a media mogul from starting a war between China and the UK, as they slowly develop a romantic relationship. Yeoh helped to break barriers in 1997 as the first <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/lofficiel-malaysia-february-2019">Malaysian</a> Bond girl, and Wai Lin is regarded among critics as one of the best Bond girls of all time.

<h2>Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings</h2>

Yeoh joined another star-studded cast in one of <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/film-tv/dakota-johnson-confirms-madame-web-spider-man-marvel-movie">Marvel's</a> biggest releases of 2021, Shang-Chi. In the film, martial arts master Shang-Chi (Simu Liu) must confront his past when brought into an elusive organization, the Ten Rings. Yeoh plays Ying Nan, Shang-Chi's aunt and "an awesome magical kung fu goddess" who protects an enchanted bamboo forest. "We have been waiting for so long to have our own Chinese, Asian superhero. And now we do," Yeoh <a href="https://www.etonline.com/michelle-yeoh-teases-the-magical-world-of-shang-chi-and-the-legend-of-the-ten-rings-exclusive">said</a> of the film, which focuses on the <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/film-tv/asian-marvel-superhero-shang-chi-and-the-legend-of-ten-rings-trailer">first Asian superhero</a> in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. "We were a magical place, and it was very nice to bring the old&mdash;what I call the older classics of the Chinese myths and legends&mdash;into what is very contemporary."

<h2>Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon</h2>

In the film that put her on the map, Yeoh plays Yu Shu Lien, a female machete warrior in the 19th-century Qing Dynasty. Yu Shu Lien is given her lover's sword to deliver for safekeeping, but after it is stolen, they go on a quest to the House of Yu to find it. A stunning mix of cinematic landscapes and martial arts choreography, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon won four <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/film-tv/actors-who-have-never-won-an-oscar-surprising-nomination-snubs-wins-celebrities-films">Academy Award</a>s in 2001, including Best Foreign Language Film, and became one of the highest-grossing foreign-language films in American history. Yeoh challenged gender roles and stereotypes and cemented herself as one of her generation's most sought-after action actresses.

<h2>Last Christmas</h2>

Yeoh is one of the greatest dramatic actresses in Hollywood, but she also knows how to have fun, and this <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/film-tv/12-underrated-christmas-movies-watch-holiday-season">Christmas movie</a> proves her comedic chops. In the 2019 film, Kate (<a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/film-tv/game-of-thrones-prequel-house-of-the-dragon-hbo-first-photos">Emilia Clarke</a>) is tired of her job as an elf after a health scare changes her life. She randomly bumps into a stranger, Tom (<a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion-week/ralph-lauren-fall-winter-2022-collection-runway-photos">Henry Golding</a>), who helps her find joy again. Along with the confusion she faces with Tom's backstory, Kate also has to deal with her overbearing boss, Santa, played by Yeoh. This funny holiday flick has heart, and Yeoh proves once again that she is a scene-stealer.&nbsp;

In contrast to other films Yeoh has starred in, A Haunting in Venice has a dark theme and appearance. It's based on the 1969 novel&nbsp;Hallowe'en Party&nbsp;by Agatha Christie, and Yeoh plays Joyce, an eccentric widow who lives in Venice and claims to have seen the ghost of her late husband, who was murdered. She helps reveal the killer's identity in this mystery/horror film, proving once again her ability to star in films of such diverse genres.&nbsp;

6 Michelle Yeoh Movies to Watch Before 'Wicked: For Good'

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