Michelle Yeoh to Receive Toronto Film Festival’s Groundbreaker Award
variety.comPatrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Michelle Yeoh will receive the Toronto International Film Festival’s inaugural Share Her Journey Groundbreaker Award.
The TIFF Share Her Journey Groundbreaker Award recognizes a woman who is a leader in the film industry and has made a positive impact for women throughout their career.
The award, sponsored by Bulgari, will be presented at an in-person gala fundraiser on Sunday, Sept. 11 at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel. “Michelle Yeoh is the definition of groundbreaking,” said Cameron Bailey, TIFF CEO. “Her screen work has spanned continents, genres and decades.
This year she delivered a performance in ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ that shows her limitless abilities.” With a nearly 40-year career, Yeoh has broken barriers and inspired generations of audiences with her performances.
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