Asian excellence was on full display at the Academy Awards on Sunday with viral moments like the historic wins of films like “Everywhere Everywhere All at Once” and composer MM Keeravani singing her acceptance speech to the tune of The Carpenters’ “Top of the World”.
The spotlight and top moments of the night belonged to Asian creatives who took the award show by storm.
‘Everything Everything At Once’ Wins Top Prize After Dominating Oscar Night
“Everything Everywhere at Once” capped off the night by winning the Oscar for Best Picture.
The A24 film, which won seven Academy Awards, beat out nine other nominees in the category, including critically acclaimed films “The Wire,” “The Banshees of Inishrin” and “Women Talking.”
In his acceptance speech, producer Jonathan Wang honored his late immigrant father, who he said embodied the spirit of the film.
“This is for my dad who, like so many immigrant parents, died young,” Wang said. “And he’s proud of me not because of that, but because we made this movie with what he taught us, which is that no one is more important than profits, and no one is more important than Is.”
‘Naatu Naatu’ had everyone on their feet for a stellar performance and a historic win
The fast-paced dance rendition on the song “Naatu Naatu” from Tollywood hit film “RRR”, set in a replica of the film’s garden, was one of the much-awaited performances of the show.
The song won the award for Best Original Song, becoming the first song from an Indian film and the first song from Tollywood to win in the category.
The song’s composer MM Keeravani delivered his acceptance speech to the tune of “Top of the World” by Carpenter, which he grew up listening to.
I had only one wish in my mind, Rajamouli and my family too. ‘RRR’ has to be won, the pride of every Indian and should put me on top of the world,” he sang.
Michelle Yeoh shouts out to ‘all the little boys and girls who look like me’ after historic Best Actress win
Michelle Yeoh made history on Sunday by winning the Academy Award for Best Actress.
Yeoh took home the Oscar for her role as frazzled matriarch Evelyn Wang in the psychedelic comedy drama “Everything Everything at Once.” The accolade makes her the first Asian actress to win in the category.
In his acceptance speech, Yeoh said, “To all the little boys and girls who look like me tonight, this is a beacon of hope and possibility.” “It’s proof that dreams dream big and dreams come true.”
Ke Hui Quan impressed everyone with her touching acceptance speech
Ke Huy Quan, who won the award for his role in “Everything Everywhere All at Once” as Evelyn’s loving husband Waymond Wang, gave a tearful acceptance speech for his first Academy win.
“My mom is 84, and she’s watching at home,” Kwan said, waving her award. “Mom, I just won an Oscar!”
Kwan, the second actor of Asian descent to win in the category, got his start as a child star in the 1980s blockbuster hits “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom” and “The Goonies.”
Ke Huey Quan and Harrison Ford share an emotional moment
Harrison Ford and Ke Hui Quan, who starred in the 1984 film “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom,” reunited on the Oscars stage in a heartwarming and nostalgic moment.
A teary-eyed Kwan, who won a supporting actor Oscar for his role in “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” hugged his fellow “Indiana Jones” star after Ford presented A24 Films with best picture at the end of the night .
The pair have seen each other since their “Indiana Jones” film, reuniting for the first time in nearly four decades at Disney’s D23 Expo in September.
Director Daniel Kwan Said What We’ve All Been Thinking About Impostor Syndrome, But He Was Best Dressed In Our Opinion
After the creative duo Daniels won the Best Original Screenplay Oscar for “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” one half of the duo, Daniel Kwan, was diagnosed with his impostor syndrome.
In his acceptance speech, Kwan revealed that he “never thought of himself as a screenwriter or storyteller” before paying tribute to his family and other creative half, Daniel Scheinert, for encouraging him along the way.
“I never thought I was good enough. I have self-esteem problems. I have to thank people who made me the storyteller that I am.
Kwan also charmed onlookers, winning the internet’s unofficial “best dressed” award with her kooky “punk”-emblazoned suit, which was inspired by the maroon cardigan Michelle Yeoh wore in the film.
Stephanie Sue and David Byrne pull out their hot dog fingers for ‘This Is a Life’ performance
“This Is a Life” was performed by “Everything Everything at Once” star Stephanie Sue, who played Evelyn’s daughter Joy, and Talking Heads founder David Byrne.
Although the song was originally sung by Byrne and Mitski, Hsu put on his hot dog gloves and stepped in for the indie singer. Everything bagels, googly eyes and raccoons could be seen on the screen behind her during her out-of-this-world performance.
‘The Elephant Whispers’ wins Best Documentary Short Film
“The Elephant Whispers,” which followed a South Indian couple as they spend their lives caring for an orphaned baby elephant, won best documentary short film on Sunday night.
“I stand here today to speak up for the sacred bond between us and our natural world, for respect for indigenous communities and for empathy for the other living beings we share our space with, and ultimately, coexistence.” For,” director Karthick Gonsalves said in his acceptance speech.
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