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64 SAG-AFTRA | Spring 2023 | sagaftra.org ordinary woman, an Asian immigrant woman, who's never really had a voice before. I have a lot of Asians come up to me and say, 'Thank you for doing this, because now I see it's possible for us to be [represented].' What we've given to Asian [communities] is the idea that we're not invisible." If there has ever been a time in the last decade when Yeoh has felt invisible among the known faces in Hollywood, that time is past. Not only was her performance praised by critics, she collected numerous awards this past season, including the Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role. She also earned accolades from the American Film Institute and the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, as well as a spot in the TIME100 Most Influential People of 2022 list and the magazine's 2022 Icon of the Year title. Yet, there's always something special about being recognized by fellow performers, and when accepting her statuette on the SAG Awards stage, her speech expressed gratitude for the "everyman" she saw among the community of actors and the many others watching her make history from home. "To get this award from [actors] who understand what it means to get here … Every one of you knows the journey; the roller coaster and its ups and downs. But most importantly, you know what it means to never give up. I thank you for your love and support," she said. "This [award] is not just for me; this is for every little girl that looks like me. Thank you for giving me a seat at the table because so many of us need this: we want to be seen, we want to be heard and, tonight, you have shown that it is possible. I am grateful — and my mom is eternally grateful to you." Above, Yeoh with her fellow Everything Everywhere All at Once castmates in the winner's circle! Below, Stephanie Hsu, Yeoh and Ke Huy Quan in the film. MAARTEN DE BOER/SHUTTERSTOCK A24