The awards season is in full swing and we are bursting with pride to see the wins of the Asian community on the global stage. After years of being misrepresented and being the “supporting actor number 3” in Hollywood, south Asians are finally getting the main character spot they deserve! Just like they did at the 95th Oscars ceremony last night. Below we’ve rounded up 5 of our favourite moments from the award show that made this fellow south Asian (a.k.a me), stand taller and smile brighter.
#1
RRR song ‘Naatu Naatu’ wins Best Original Song
This Telegu movie took the cinemas by storm when it was released last year, and the song ‘Naatu Naatu’ was all over the radio stations. Its energetic dance and beats will make anyone fall in love with it and also make you wanna dance, even if just a little 😏So far the movie has already bagged the New York Film Critics Award for Best Director, Critics’ Choice Award for Best Foreign Language Film and Honorary Satellite Award. To add to its wins, the team won ‘Best Original Song‘ — making Asians proud everywhere!
#2
Deepika Padukone presented the award
Presenting this much-coveted award to the RRR team was none other than the leading Bollywood actress, Deepika Padukone who was recently announced as the brand ambassador for Louis Vuitton.
#3
Michelle Yeoh wins Best Actress Award
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Another Asian queen that shined bright at the 95th Oscars ceremony was Michelle Yeoh. The stunning 60-year-old star (yes, we can’t believe she is 60 either!), made history by becoming the first Asian woman to win the Best Actress award for her role in Everything Everywhere All At Once.
#4
The Elephant Whisperers wins Best Documentary Short Film
Streaming soon on Netflix, this short film from India follows a tribal couple as they decide to foster an orphaned baby elephant called Raghu. As the movie unravels, the audience will witness how the giant yet gentle animal transforms the life of the couple forever. Heartwarming to say the very least.😌No wonder it took home the Best Documentary Short Film trophy.
#5
Lilly Singh hosted the official pre-show
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The Canadian Youtuber and comedian, Lilly Singh didn’t come to play 🔥Are you looking at that hot pink Christian Siriano number?! And, that’s not even the main part, the 34-year-old self-made superstar co-hosted the official pre-show for the 95th Oscars alongside Ashley Graham and Venessa Hudgens.