Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh will be awarded an honorary Golden Bear at the 2026 Berlin Film Festival .

The “Crazy Rich Asians” and “Wicked” star will be lauded at the fest’s opening ceremony on Feb. 12 for her contributions to cinema. Yeoh served on the Berlinale international jury in 1999 and has presented several films there, including “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” (2000) and “Everything Everywhere All at Once” (2022), which won her the Academy Award for best actress.

“Berlin has always held a special place in my heart,” Yeoh said in a statement. “It was one of the first festivals to embrace my work with such warmth and generosity. Returning after all these years, in recognition of my journey in cinema, feels truly meaningful.”

Added festival director Tricia Tuttle: “Michelle Ye

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