The Oscar-winning actor describes why wing chun works for mind, body – and cinema
“It’s like brushing my teeth,” says Michelle Yeoh, the Oscar-winning actor and star of Everything Everywhere All at Once, of her relationship with wing chun. “It’s a daily ritual I would not miss. Even if we have early call times on set, I will still commit to waking up earlier, to activate my mind and body.” Martial arts is a form of mindfulness for Yeoh, who was born in Malaysia. “The benefits extend beyond physical fitness,” she says.
This week, to mark Chinese new year, she revisits her wing chun moves in Be Spring, a short film made in collaboration with the athleisurewear brand Lululemon to tie in with the release of its Lunar New Year capsule collection. Yeoh and a cast of eight dancers from the Shenzhen Opera and Dance Theatre perform signature wing chun moves alfresco – wearing loose burgundy track pants, sweatshirts and red leggings from the collection. “The movements are more dramatic and cinematic ,” says Yeoh.
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