The 29th Screen Actors Guild Awards ceremony took place yesterday in Los Angeles. The American Association of Media Professionals, responsible for awarding last year’s film and television actors and actresses, handed out its awards around the world.
Daniels’ film Everything Everywhere at Once is a big winner with 4 major awards. That leaves the film with statues for Best Ensemble Performance in a Motion Picture, Best Actress for Michelle Yeoh, Best Supporting Actor for Ke Hui Kwan, and Best Supporting Actress for Jamie Lee Curtis.
Before the Oscars, which reinforces the status of the favorites of feature films in many worlds, but above all the historical awards.
Michelle Yeoh and Ke Hui Kwan became the first Asian actresses to win Best Actress and Best Supporting Actor at the SAG Awards.
“We want to see and understand and tonight you showed us that it was possible”
During the reception, the actor tearfully said: “I think my heart will burst if I speak. To receive this award from people who understand what it took to get here is incredible. Each of you know the journey, the rollercoaster, the ups and downs you can go through in this industry. The main thing is to never give up. Thank you for your love and support.“
After a pause, Michelle Yeoh continues:thanks! It’s not just for me, it’s for all little girls who look like me. (…) Thank you for giving me a seat at the table. We want to see and understand, and tonight you showed us that it was possible.”
A rousing speech about the importance of performance on screen, warmly applauded by her peers, especially Cate Blanchett. The two actresses were both nominated for Best Actress in the film and will go head-to-head once again on March 12 for the Best Actress Oscar.
For his part, comedian Ke Hui Kuan, who made his mark in 1984 thanks to Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom and the Goons, delivered the evening’s most moving speech.
There aren’t enough roles for Asian actors
The actor tearfully said:This is a very exciting moment for me. I was told earlier that if I won tonight, I would become the first Asian actor to win in this category. When I heard this, I quickly realized that this moment no longer belonged to me, but to everyone who was asking for change.“
He adds: “I took a step back from acting because of the lack of opportunities for Asian actors. And now tonight we’re here to celebrate James HongMichelle Yeoh Stephanie Hsu, Hong Chau, Harry Schum Jr.. The landscape looks very different now. So thank you all for participating in this change.”
The latter then sent a private message to his colleague Michelle Yeh: “ Thank you Michelle. I’m very happy. When we started our careers in 1984, we thought that one day we would meet on the big screen. It’s done.”
He concludes: “To all of you watching at home, fighting and waiting to see, keep moving because the spotlight will find you one day.“
Brendan Fraser, meanwhile, won the SAG Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of Darren Aronofsky in The Whale, while Best Stunt Team went to Top Gun: Maverick.
Source: Allocine
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