In that vein, as a person of Asian descent, I was ecstatic over Michelle Yeoh's win this year (along with Ke Huy Quan and Daniel Kwan for more Asian faces in other categories). I felt that on the strength of the acting, if it was down to the two EEAAO nominees, Stephanie Hsu should've gotten it over JLC (not JUST because she's Asian, but the character of Joy/Jobu Tupaki was so much deeper and more complex than Dierdre).
But it's still a long road ahead for Asian actors to show that we're not all just sidekicks, nerds, background set-dressing, and mystical warriors. I'm not holding my breath in the hope that in 20 years, we'll be celebrating more East Asian, Indian, Black, Indigenous, or Hispanic/Latin award winners.
In addition to the Oscars being a virtual desert for minorities, my main objection is that this event has become little more than an orgy of self-congratulatory ass kissing by the privileged Hollywood elite. Yes, there are some independent film makers who deserve the recognition they receive, but the true nature of the event was perfectly encapsulated in a repugnant face slap by Will Smith on Chris Rock. Rich, entitled celebrities behaving badly. ✌️
In that vein, as a person of Asian descent, I was ecstatic over Michelle Yeoh's win this year (along with Ke Huy Quan and Daniel Kwan for more Asian faces in other categories). I felt that on the strength of the acting, if it was down to the two EEAAO nominees, Stephanie Hsu should've gotten it over JLC (not JUST because she's Asian, but the character of Joy/Jobu Tupaki was so much deeper and more complex than Dierdre).
But it's still a long road ahead for Asian actors to show that we're not all just sidekicks, nerds, background set-dressing, and mystical warriors. I'm not holding my breath in the hope that in 20 years, we'll be celebrating more East Asian, Indian, Black, Indigenous, or Hispanic/Latin award winners.
In addition to the Oscars being a virtual desert for minorities, my main objection is that this event has become little more than an orgy of self-congratulatory ass kissing by the privileged Hollywood elite. Yes, there are some independent film makers who deserve the recognition they receive, but the true nature of the event was perfectly encapsulated in a repugnant face slap by Will Smith on Chris Rock. Rich, entitled celebrities behaving badly. ✌️