Hong Kong action star Donnie Yen has praised Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh for doing the Asian community proud with her Best Actress win at the Oscars on March 12.

In a report by Sohu on Monday (March 20), Yen said that he was thrilled when Yeoh was announced as the winner as it has "brought glory to Asians and women worldwide".

"When she won the Oscar, I jumped in excitement. My eyes also became teary. She really deserved it after so many years of hard work and perseverance," said Yen who was also at the awards ceremony in Los Angeles.