Presenting #DrMichelleYeoh 😍😍😍👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 @michelleyeoh_official was awarded an honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts by the @americanfilminstitute for her “contributions of distinction to the art of moving image”. She is the first Asian artist to receive this honour. “You have made my mother the happiest mother in the world today,” the star said upon being bestowed with the doctorate. “I think now she actually thinks I’m an adult with a real job. I had to keep telling her, ‘I’m not a real doctor, I don’t write prescriptions, mom.’ But she can go around telling everyone, ‘My daughter is a doctor.'” In her speech, Yeoh put out a call to action to the young filmmakers, noting that the entertainment industry today is much different than when she started. “We are witnessing a profound shift — greater inclusion, more diverse stories, wider access and unlimited global reach. We have shown in our work and at the box office that we are ready for the opportunities and we deserve more,” Yeoh said. “But inclusion is not a destination, it is a never-ending journey. There is always more we can do to improve our storytelling and it is up to you, the next generation of filmmakers, to keep that momentum going.” “Telling stories is a privilege none of us should take for granted,” she continued. “We are time travelers, world builders, change-makers. A scene you shoot on an average Tuesday may seed the dreams of a young child somewhere far away, inspire a future superstar or even begin an important conversation in our society.” She closed with some words of advice: “Be courageous. Take chances. Break barriers. Be proud of what makes you unique. And most importantly, don’t be afraid to fall because you are learning to fly.” Congratulations to Dr. Yeoh! Source: @hollywoodreporter