It is clear to me why “Bố Già (Dad, I’m Sorry)” became the #1 box office hit of all time in Vietnam and the first Vietnamese film to break $1 million in the US box office, as well as Vietnam’s official entry for the 2022 Oscars. The story, plot twists and turns and endearing characters…
R&B singer-songwriter H.E.R. has earned her first Oscar for her song “Fight For You” from “Judas and the Black Messiah.” The 23-year-old artist, who is Black and Filipina, took home the Oscar for Best Original Song at the 93rd Academy Awards on Sunday, April 25. The song beat out fellow nominees “Husavik” from “Eurovision Song…
The lack of diversity has always been a focal point of the Oscars discussion. This year, however, several highly-talented minority artists have received well-deserved nominations for their work — and among them, a few individuals of Filipino heritage. Filipino-American Matthew Libatique, who worked as the director of photography in “A Star is Born” is nominated…
‘Inside Out’ Filipino director takes home prize Amid the glitz and glamor of the much-awaited Academy Awards, the 88th annual awards show was criticized after the show’s host, comedian Chris Rock, made race the butt of his jokes. “I’m here at the Academy Awards, otherwise known as the White People’s Choice Awards,” Rock said to…
The announcement for Oscar nominations on Thursday, Jan. 14 drew sharp criticism, when all of the nominees in the major acting categories were exclusively white. The nominees for the 88th annual Academy Awards, known for its prestigious Oscar awards that give actors leverage for more casting roles and better pay, were announced from the Samuel…
