50+Up Series | Your Prime Hasn't Arrived Yet, Keep Your Dreams Alive!
Michelle Yeoh and Jonathan Quan's story is not a fairy tale, but a real-life story filled with tears and sweat. As Jonathan Quan said, "A rich life is full of ups and downs. Only after experiencing the sour and bitter can one truly understand what sweetness is."
"Ladies, don’t let anybody tell you you are ever past your prime. Never give up." This quote is from the acceptance speech of this year's Academy Award winner for Best Actress, Michelle Yeoh. Although her main intention was to inspire all "ladies," especially those who have entered middle age, I believe this message can be equally motivating for men over 50 as well.
Regardless of gender, it's easy for people to be seen as "past their expiration date" once they reach the age of 50. Even we ourselves might think, "My golden years are gone." This mentality can lead to a pessimistic outlook on life, trapping us in negative thoughts of "no more hope." Imagine how such a mindset would affect our lives and experiences over the next 30 or 40 years.
Now 60 years old, Michelle Yeoh has proven through her actions that dreams can indeed come true if you dream big. As the first Chinese actress to win the Oscar for Best Actress, she has undoubtedly brought great inspiration to us all. Her perseverance and determination have allowed her to shine brightly in her prime, becoming a role model for countless people.
So, regardless of gender or age, as long as we have dreams and beliefs, we can surpass the so-called "prime" and continue to create more wonderful moments in life.
Dreams Are Something You Must Believe In
In the movie "Everything Everywhere All at Once," actor Jonathan Ke Huy Quan, who plays Michelle Yeoh's husband, also won the Best Supporting Actor at this year's Oscars, becoming another focal point. The 51-year-old Kwan Ji-Wai is grateful to his wife, Echo, for her unwavering support throughout his career. Although Kwan has been a child star since he was young, his acting career has not gone as smoothly as he had hoped. Nevertheless, he has never given up on his dream.
Jonathan Quan didn't let age stop him from pursuing his acting dream. His wife once asked him, "Do you really want to go for auditions and face rejection again and again?" Approaching 50, he replied, "If I don't do it now, I'll definitely regret it when I'm 60 or 70."
As a result, Jonathan Quan became the second Asian actor in 38 years to win the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor. In his acceptance speech, he specially thanked his wife, "Everything I have achieved is due to the love of my life, my wife Echo. For 20 years, she has told me month after month, year after year, that my time will come." He continued, "Dreams are something you must believe in. I almost gave up on my dream. I want to tell all of you, please hold on to your dreams!"
Michelle Yeoh and Jonathan Quan's story is not a fairy tale, but a real-life story filled with tears and sweat. As Jonathan Quan said, "A rich life is full of ups and downs. Only after experiencing the sour and bitter can one truly understand what sweetness is."
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This article has been translated by ChatGPT-4. The original text was in Chinese.
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