"Shaolin" released 2011

Awesome and spectacular Shaolin, released January 27, 2011 in Hong Kong, is a martial arts movie set in China in the early 20th century.  A ruthless warlord (played by the multi-talented Andy Lau) is betrayed by his second-in-command and flees to the refuge of a shaolin, seeking redemption.

The movie also stars Jackie Chan in a minor but entertaining role.  

Shaolin was released on January 19 in China, and September 9 in the US.  It was a major box office hit in Hong Kong and China.  Being released in Mandarin and Cantonese helped boost its popularity.

It was nominated for four Hong Kong movie awards, including a nomination for Best Song, co-written and performed by Andy Lau, who is also a successful singer in Asia.

Happy birthday, Captain Philippa Georgiou!

Michelle Yeoh, born August 6, 1962 in Malaysia, has joined the elite ranks for Star Trek captains!  She stars in the latest Star Trek franchise: Star Trek: Discovery as Captain Philippa Georgiou. 

She won the Miss Malaysia beauty pageant in 1983 and won the crown of Queen of the Pacific (representing Malaysia).  She competed at the Miss World pageant on November 17.

Afterwards, she appeared in a TV commercial with Jackie Chan and began her acting career starring in martial arts films. 

She appeared in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon in 2000, she earned a BAFTA nomination for Best Actress in a Leading Role.

In 1997, People Magazine ranked her as one of the 50 Most Beautiful People in the World.