Malaysian actress Michelle Yeoh has won the statuette in the best actress category, thus becoming the first Asian actress to win the award. His role in 'Everything at Once Everywhere', was written so that at first it was played by martial arts actor Jackie Chan, but in a turn of events, it was ultimately Michelle Yeoh who was snapped up, which has earned him the Oscar in his first nomination.
Michelle Yeoh – 'Everything at once everywhere'
Considering that she is a rookie at these Oscars, Michelle Yeoh is one of the strongest numbers to bring the old statue home this Sunday. If she does, it will be for her role in 'Everything at once everywhere', the acclaimed film in which the Malaysian interpreter, of Chinese origin, gives life to Evelyn, a middle-aged woman, overwhelmed by debts and in a Difficult personal and family situation. Overnight, the protagonist of this film discovers his ability to move through different dimensions and moments of a life that he did not have.
Ana de Armas – Blonde
The Spanish-Cuban actress Ana de Armas will put the Spanish icing on the cake at the movie night, in what will be her first Oscar nomination thanks to 'Blonde'. In Andrew Dominik's film, based on Joyce Carol Oats' novel of the same name, the 34-year-old played Hollywood's favorite blonde, Marilyn Monroe, focusing on her life, from stardom to the tragic death of she. For all the men passing through her life.
Andrea Riseborough – 'For Leslie'
So well Andrea Riseborough's performance in 'A Leslie' is one of the best of the season, her nomination at the Oscars caused surprise and sparked controversy. The actress had not been considered for the great awards of the year, but the Academy ended up including her after a campaign in which large numbers started, such as Cate Blanchett herself –also nominated– or Kate Winslet. In this independent film, based on a real case, the British plays an alcoholic mother who, after winning the lottery, ends up wasting the money and, after finding herself alone and rejected by society, must return home to face her past. .
Michelle Williams – 'The Fabelmans'
Without making much noise, Michelle Williams has become one of the most spectacular actresses in recent years. Although she has never won an Oscar Award, she already has five nominations behind her and, who knows, the fifth time may be the charm. In 'The Fabelmans', Steven Spielberg's autobiographical film, the actress played the director's mother, who gave her wings to continue with her dreams of dedicating herself to cinema. Williams is resplendent in the gritty account of the divorce that changed movie history forever.
Cate Blanchett – 'TÁR'
Cate Blanchett will be a big number on Oscar night. The Australian actress, who already has two statuettes to her credit, will try to make history and join the exclusive club of performers who have won at least three awards. Her performance in 'TÁR' is one of the most complex of the year and she dazzles with her role as Lydia Tár. In this psychological drama from Todd Field, this bandleader sets out to tackle one of the most important moments of his professional career as everything around him seems to be collapsing.
The racist controversy that has splashed the Oscar for Best Actress
Along with these five nominations, controversy has recently plagued this category of the Academy Awards, since one of the candidates, Michelle Yeoh, accused this institution of being racist for decades. In a since-deleted communication via her Instagram Story, the actress noted that she had been "criminally underutilized in Hollywood" for a decade, further considering that Cate Blanchett should not compete with her or her peers in this category.
“Detractors would say Blanchett's is the stronger performance – the veteran actress is unquestionably incredible as prolific director Lydia Tár – but it should be noted that she already has two Oscars (for Best Supporting Actress for 'The Aviator'). ' in 2005, there is the best actress for 'Blue Jasmine' in 2014). A third party would perhaps confirm her status as an industry titan but, considering her expansive and unparalleled body of work, do we still need more confirmation? For Yeoh, meanwhile, an Oscar would be life-changing: her number would always be preceded by the phrase 'Academy Award Winner,' and should result in her getting meatier roles, after a decade of being criminally underused. in Hollywood ”, could be read in the text released.
The writing actually comes from a Vogue publication that the actress would have shared in her publications on the social network. In the article in the British version of the magazine, it was denounced that it was more than decades ago that a 'non-white' interpreter won the Oscar for Best Actress.
