Michelle Yeoh, 61, is the epitome of chic in a creme tweed look as she joins stars at the Gold Gala in LA

Gold House, the leading cultural ecosystem powering creatives, businesses and communities in the Asia Pacific, held its meeting third annual Golden Gala on Saturday at the Music Center in downtown Los Angeles.

With the theme A Gold New World for 2024, the event imagines ‘a tomorrow for everyone, built by everyone’, according to Golden House newsletter released via AccessWire.

The event brought together some 600 guests, including top Asia Pacific leaders and multicultural leaders, to celebrate the 2024 A100 list, which consists of the 100 most impactful changemakers in Asia Pacific culture and society of the past year.

Academy Award-winning actress Michelle Yeoh, 61, was among the celebrities in attendance.

She appeared on the red carpet in a chic cream-colored tweed outfit consisting of a fitted blazer and a mini skirt with shiny gold buttons.

She strutted her stuff in black platform heels and carried a quirky handbag with a face on it.

To complete her overall look, Yeoh had her dark locks styled long and flowing.

Yeoh shared the stage with filmmaker Jon M. Chu, with whom she collaborated on the hit film Crazy Rich Asians (2018), and again on Wicked and Wicked: Part Two, premiering in November 2024 and November 2025. respectively.

Among the special honorees recognized with onstage presentations were Lucy Liu, Bang Si-Hyuk, Cynthia Erivo, Hoa Xuande, Hello Kitty, Karan Johar, Padma Lakshmi, Saweetie, Valkyrae, the creator and cast of Beef, the first responders of Maui and Olympic gold medalists.

Gold House is the leading cultural ecosystem that unites, invests and supports creators and businesses in the Asia Pacific to make the future possible for all.

The organization’s “innovative programs and platforms include membership systems and events to strengthen relationships among the Asian Pacific community and with other marginalized communities; first-of-its-kind investment vehicles and accelerators to propel the next generation of top founders, creatives and leaders in Asia Pacific; and leading research, consulting and marketing to promote authentic and affirming portraits,” as reported in the press release.

As part of the festivities, Gold Gala guests dined on a three-course dinner from OpenTable, with a menu designed by Lakshmi and Gold Gala director Vijay Kumar and his team from Michelin-starred restaurant Semma in New York.

Throughout the evening, guests enjoyed unique activations such as glam stations with products from brands from the L’Oréal Groupe portfolio, a cocktail reception with tailor-made drinks presented by Martell Blue Swift and some special surprise moments.

She appeared on the red carpet in a chic cream-colored tweed outfit consisting of a fitted blazer and a mini skirt with shiny gold buttons

She strutted her stuff in black platform heels and carried a quirky handbag with a face on it

With the theme A Gold New World for 2024, the event imagines “a tomorrow for all, built by all,” according to the Gold House newsletter issued via AccessWire

The Gold Gala concluded with a multi-song performance from award-winning artist and 2023 A100 Honoree Saweetie.

Yeoh started her professional career as an actress with the Hong Kong action comedy The Owl Vs Bombo (1984).

After moving to the United States, Yeoh gained international recognition for his starring role in the James Bond film Tomorrow Never Dies (1997) and in Ang Lee’s martial arts film Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000).

She subsequently starred in films such as Memoirs Of A Geisha (2005), Sunshine (2007), The Mummy: Tomb Of The Dragon Emperor (2008), Reign Of Assassins (2010), Kung Fu Panda 2 (2011), The Lady (2011). ), Crazy Rich Asians (2018), Last Christmas (2019), Shang-Chi And The Legend Of The Ten Rings (2021), as well as the television series Star Trek: Discovery (2017-2020).

Yeoh shared the stage with filmmaker Jon M. Chu, with whom she collaborated on the hit film Crazy Rich Asians (2018), and is now working with him again on Wicked and Wicked: Part Two, premiering in November 2024. and November 2025, respectively

Yeo, who is married to French motorsport director Jean Todt, also spent some time at the event with actor John Cho, who is best known for the Harold & Kumar films (2004-2011) and the rebooted Star Trek series ( 2009-2016).

Yeoh gained international recognition for her Bond Girl role for Tomorrow Never Dies (1997) with Pierce Brosnan as 007 James Bond after moving to the US

The native of Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia has seen her career soar since her Oscar-winning performance in the smash hit film Everything Everywhere All At Once (2022).

But it was her critically acclaimed role in the absurdist comedy-drama film Everything Everywhere All At Once (2022) that helped her make history as the first Asian to win the Academy Award for Best Actress, and the first Malaysian to win an Oscar.

After seeing her star power skyrocket since her breakout performance two years ago, Yeoh has appeared in four voice roles: Minions: The Rise Of Gru, Paws of Fury: The Legend Of Hank (2022), Transformers: Rise Of The Beasts and The Tiger’s Apprentice (2024).

She also has acting credits in the fantasy film The School For Good And Evil (2022) and the mystery film A Haunting In Venice (2023).

Currently, Yeoh has four more films in post-production, including Jon M. Chu’s musical fantasy film Wicked, due out on November 27, the sequel Wicket: Part Two, due out in November 2025, and James Cameron’s Avatar 3 and Avatar 4, which will premiere in December 2025 and December 2029 respectively.