Ke Huy Quan, the second Asian to win Best Supporting Actor at the Oscars, reflected on his family's journey to flee Vietnam in the 1970s. He, his father, and five siblings escaped in a boat and were granted political asylum after a year in a refugee camp. Quan's win is a testament to the resilience of his family and the power of the human spirit, and serves as a reminder of the struggles of refugees around the world.
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At the 93rd Academy Awards, Michelle Yeoh became the first actress of Southeast Asian descent to win the Oscar for Best Actress for her role in "Everything Everywhere All at Once." She was joined by former child star Ke Huy Quan, who expressed his joy at Yeoh's win and thanked his mother for watching the ceremony from home. This win was a sign of progress for Asian representation in Hollywood, and a momentous occasion for both Yeoh and Quan.
Ke Huy Quan won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor on Sunday night, becoming the second actor of Asian descent to ever win in his category. He beat out a competitive field of nominees and earned widespread acclaim for his performance in "Everything Everywhere All at Once". His win was especially meaningful as his 84-year-old mother was watching from home, and Quan looked back on his experience as a Vietnamese refugee in his acceptance speech. His win follows the first Asian actor to win in the category, Haing Ngor, a Chinese Cambodian refugee, who won for his role in the 1984 drama “The Killing Fields.”
The Screen Actors Guild Awards saw the unlikely awards-season juggernaut “Everything Everywhere All at Once” take home top honors from the acting, directing and producing guilds, a major milestone for the film. It has been praised for its innovative storytelling and unique visual style, and its success at the SAG Awards is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the cast and crew. With the Oscars just around the corner, it will be interesting to see if the film can continue its winning streak.
95th Academy Awards Nominations Announced, with ‘Everything Everywhere All At Once’ Leading the Pack
95th Academy Awards Nominations Announced, with ‘Everything Everywhere All At Once’ Leading the Pack
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced its list of nominees for the upcoming 95th Oscars on Tuesday, with “Everything Everywhere All At Once” leading the pack with 11 nominations. Previous Oscar winner Riz Ahmed and star of the Oscar-winning film “Get Out” Allison Williams, announced this year’s contenders during a live broadcast Tuesday morning. Jamie Lee Curtis and Stephanie Hsu were both nominated for best actress in a supporting role, however the Academy failed to nominate a single woman for best director. The 2023 awards season continues with Tuesday’s 95th Academy Awards nominees rollout, with the ceremony set to take place on April 25th.