Monday, March 01, 2021

Golden Globes: 'Tears' as Chloe Zhao becomes first Asian woman to win best director 

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Asians around the world are reacting with "happy tears" as Chloe Zhao made history at the Golden Globe Awards, becoming the first Asian woman to ever win the prize for best director.

Many online praised her for being a "huge inspiration for young Asian girls", adding that it was a "win for women everywhere".

The Nomadland director, who was born in China, is only the second woman to win the award.

The first was Barbra Streisand in 1984.

"I cannot stress this enough, as an Asian woman in the arts, it is so inspiring to see Chloe Zhao make history tonight as the first woman of colour to win for best director," said one Twitter user.

This year also marks the first time more than one woman has ever been shortlisted for the title of best director. Regina King and Emerald Fennell were also in the running.

Ms Streisand herself congratulated Ms Zhao on the win, saying "it's about time".


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