Oscar

The Irish may not have fared as well as we'd hoped when it comes to taking home golden gongs - but the 95th Academy Awards were still a night to be proud of ...

"We accept these awards on behalf of a very large crew. "I trusted him," she said. Northern Irish comedy-drama An Irish Goodbye won the Oscar for best live action short film, with a birthday sing-song for actor James Martin ensuring their winning moment will go down in the Oscars' history books. And there was also plenty of sweet moments off stage. [Richard Baneham](https://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/artsandculture/arid-41087407.html) kept the love for the máthairtheanga going on stage at the Oscars on Sunday night during his acceptance speech with a few words as Gaeilge. [Colin Farrell](https://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/artsandculture/arid-41088277.html) watching on in the audience, who couldn't hide his delight. The camera zoned in on the donkey's "friend" "At least that’s what we told the airline to get her on the plane from Ireland," he joked. Speaking backstage in the winners’ room, he told PA that he had wanted to create an “extra special moment” for Martin, who he described as "the beating heart" of the film. [James Martin](https://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/artsandculture/arid-41087239.html), who plays Lorcan in An Irish Goodbye and celebrates his birthday on March 12, told the Irish Examiner earlier this week, winning an Oscar would be "the icing on the cake" for his 31st birthday. Host Jimmy Kimmel was joined on stage at the ceremony by "one of the stars" of Ireland's most successful film of 2022, who he said was also a "certified emotional support donkey”. And Irish animator Richard Baneham made sure to include his cúpla focal in his speech when he took home the award for best visual effects for his work on blockbuster Avatar: The Way of Water.

Irish Cinema picked up two Oscar's overnight. Northern Irish comedy drama 'An Irish Goodbye' won Best Live Action Short Film, while Dubliner Richard Baneham ...

"To all of the people who have supported the genre movies that I have made for all these years, the thousands of people. The President said it amounted to a 'remarkable year' for the Irish film industry. But there was no glory for the Banshees of Inisherin or An Cailin Ciuin.

This year's Academy Awards 'testament to the wealth of talent' in sector, says Minister for Arts.

The film, which is adapted from the Claire Keegan book Foster, was shortlisted for best international feature film. “This evening’s ceremony has been a momentous occasion on so many levels; for the nominees who have received richly deserved plaudits for their creative endeavours; for the Irish film industry which is riding the crest of a wave; and for all of us in Ireland who are so proud of your achievements,” she said. The Minister for Arts Catherine Martin said it was a “historic night” for Ireland, adding that the occasion is “testament to the wealth of talent that now exists in the Irish industry”.

From the same film there was Jamie Lee Curtis, speaking eloquently about acting as a collaborative endeavor, and the directing duo the Daniels, thanking public ...

Kwan thanked “my Mom who protected me as a child, protected my inner storyteller.” Winning best director, they came back to thank, in Scheinert’s words, “the mommies of the world .... But when she appeared onstage — in a surprise appearance — to sing a powerful rendition of “Hold My Hand” from “Top Gun: Maverick,” the glamorous outfit was gone, replaced by a T-shirt and ripped jeans and a makeup-free face. “I have to dedicate this to my mom, all the moms in the world because they are really the superheroes," she said, “and without them none of us would be here tonight.” She added that her mom was watching in Malaysia with her family. “She’s 84, and I’m taking this home to her.” Yeoh, 60, also earned cheers for her plug for women as they age in Hollywood, telling them: “Don't let anybody tell you you're past your prime!" She spoke to all the fans and colleagues who “supported the genre movies I have made all these years, the hundreds and thousands of people: We. She dedicated the award to Mabel Carter, her mother, who she said died this past week at age 101. “I know it looks like I am standing up here myself, but I am not,” she said. Director Daniel Roher dedicated his Oscar to Navalny and all political prisoners around the world. “I am hundreds of people.” “I am your son, and I love you,” Guillermo del Toro, winning for best animated film, said to his late parents. She spoke of many things, but perhaps most eloquently about mothers, whom she called “superheroes.” And on this Oscar night in particular, many winners joined her in thanking their mothers poignantly, none more so than costume designer Ruth E. And perhaps the four most heart-rending words of the night came from a wife to a husband: “Stay strong, my love,” said Yulia Navalnaya to her imprisoned husband, Alexei Navalny, the Russian opposition leader.

Yeoh's family and two Cabinet ministers were among the supporters roaring with joy at Yeoh's win during a special Academy Awards viewing party in Malaysia.

We keep telling her that you will win...you will stand on the stage with the golden man.” Janet Yeoh said she was immensely proud of “my little princess,” who wanted to be a ballerina before entering the movie world. Yeoh’s family and two Cabinet ministers were among the supporters roaring with joy at Yeoh's win during a special Academy Awards viewing party in Malaysia on Monday morning.

The Malaysian-born actor became the first Asian woman to win the Academy Award for best actress on Sunday night for her multifaceted performance in the ...

"Everything Everywhere All at Once" star Michelle Yeoh took the chance to call out ageism in Hollywood during her Oscar acceptance speech on March 12.

dream big, and dreams do come true," said the actress in her Oscar acceptance speech, encouraging fellow Asians to aspire to greatness. Besides winning Best Actress at the Oscars and the Golden Globes, Yeoh has also bagged the [95th Academy Awards](https://www.insider.com/2023-oscars-red-carpet-winners-and-losers-live-blog-2023-3) ceremony on Sunday, history was made when Malaysian actress Michelle Yeoh accepted the Oscar for Best Actress. The This is proof that ... Never give up."

Breakout stars James Martin and Seamus O'Hara partied the night away after their historic Oscar win for Best Live Action Short Film for An Irish Goodbye.

“We have all collectively witnessed this at first hand over the past few days. “I think we are going to have the night of our lives tonight,” he beamed. suburb of Culvert City at an event organised by the city’s Contemporary Irish Arts Center. But we are absolutely buzzing for what’s going to be a crazy night.” “Paddy, you are here in spirit,” he reflected. “Looking at this year for Ireland and Irish cinema it’s been absolutely remarkable,” he stresses. It is his second Oscar, which he also won for the original Avatar film from 2009. “We are going to go out and celebrate this amazing achievement for us all and we are going to get all of our family and friends around us and just have an amazing time. He deserves everything” “To be a small part of that for us has been really such an honour, really such an honour and we are proud to be representing Northern Ireland in that and to now come up and pick up this award just means so much. “In the best way we have all thrown our everything into this project, and to have the guys with us in LA celebrating is just so magical and to have that on James’ birthday is even more special. “We are just so thrilled to be here for a start, and then to be up on that stage collecting these Oscars and to have James with us and Seamus with us, this has been a such a labour of love.

Backstage at the awards, stars process their wins with selfies and by belting out Hungarian songs.

I am a proud product of them and I know they would be incredibly proud of me." Ke Huy Quan's comeback was the feel-good story of this awards season and perhaps it's because he was so relatable! "Making a film with this gravity reinforced how important it is to perform as if it's the first and last time you ever will," Fraser said. - Guneet Monga, best documentary short film winner for The Elephant Whisperers You don't need a seat at the table make your own table and sit on it." "There's so many who felt unseen and unheard...

James Martin, who played Turlough in the short film turned 31 on the night that he also received an Academy Award.

“He is out here in Hollywood wearing a leopard print suit jacket. They then led the audience at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles in singing happy birthday to the Belfast actor on the night of his 31st birthday, as tears flowed. The writers and directors of the film, Tom Berkeley and Ross White, accepted the award alongside stars of the film James Martin and Séamus O'Hara. However, while winning the award was something special for the young director, he said that this was the “second most important thing about today” because actor James Martin is celebrating his birthday. It was a night of dreams for An Irish Goodbye star James Martin as the crowd sang happy birthday to the Belfast native after he collected an Academy Award on stage. Ross White, James Martin, Tom Berkeley, and Seamus O'Hara accepted the award for Best Live Action Short Film award for An Irish Goodbye at the Oscars last night.

Jamie Lee Curtis won Best Supporting Actress for her role in Everything Everywhere All at Once - and paid tribute to her loved ones during her acceptance ...

Ma I just won an Oscar!" To my family, my beautiful husband, Christopher Guest, my daughters, Annie and Ruby, my sister Kelly – we just won an Oscar. We just won an Oscar.

From the same film there was Jamie Lee Curtis, speaking eloquently about acting as a collaborative endeavor, and the directing duo the Daniels, thanking public ...

Kwan thanked “my Mom who protected me as a child, protected my inner storyteller.” Winning best director, they came back to thank, in Scheinert’s words, “the mommies of the world …. But when she appeared onstage — in a surprise appearance — to sing a powerful rendition of “Hold My Hand” from “Top Gun: Maverick,” the glamorous outfit was gone, replaced by a T-shirt and ripped jeans and a makeup-free face. “She’s 84, and I’m taking this home to her.” Yeoh, 60, also earned cheers for her plug for women as they age in Hollywood, telling them: “Don’t let anybody tell you you’re past your prime!” She spoke to all the fans and colleagues who “supported the genre movies I have made all these years, the hundreds and thousands of people: We. “I have to dedicate this to my mom, all the moms in the world because they are really the superheroes,” she said, “and without them none of us would be here tonight.” She added that her mom was watching in Malaysia with her family. She dedicated the award to Mabel Carter, her mother, who she said died this past week at age 101. “I know it looks like I am standing up here myself, but I am not,” she said. Director Daniel Roher dedicated his Oscar to Navalny and all political prisoners around the world. “I am hundreds of people.” “I am your son, and I love you,” Guillermo del Toro, winning for best animated film, said to his late parents. She spoke of many things, but perhaps most eloquently about mothers, whom she called “superheroes.” And on this Oscar night in particular, many winners joined her in thanking their mothers poignantly, none more so than costume designer Ruth E. And perhaps the four most heart-rending words of the night came from a wife to a husband: “Stay strong, my love,” said Yulia Navalnaya to her imprisoned husband, Alexei Navalny, the Russian opposition leader.

"Malaysia boleh!" Janet Yeoh said, blowing kisses to her daughter. "Boleh" - which means nothing is impossible - certainly captured the mood not just in Los ...

Closing her acceptance speech, Yeoh took on the ageism in Hollywood that is biased against women. "This is proof that dreams - dream big, and dreams do come true," a tearful Yeoh said in her acceptance speech on Sunday night. This, this, is the American Dream." Yeoh's award was one of seven picked up by Everything Everywhere All at Once, which swept the evening. And popular Hong Kong singer-actress Josie Ho Chiu posted a photo of Yeoh's Oscar moment with the words, "Dreams do come true". And go watch Everything Everywhere All at Once, a must-see movie about the multiverse and the meaning of life. Yeoh burst into Hollywood in the 1997 James Bond film Tomorrow Never Dies, playing a Chinese femme fatale opposite Pierce Brosnan's 007. And billboards on display on the highways of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia's capital, proclaimed her as the pride of the country. This is a great movie, one the best I’ve seen a long time. At the watch party in Kuala Lumpur, Janet Yeoh was promptly drowned in news camera lights as soon as her daughter was proclaimed the winner. Twitter in Asia had some some 350,000 congratulatory posts while Weibo, China's version of Twitter, said a hashtag lauding her win was viewed about 360 million times. And the elation was there to see.

An Irish Goodbye actor's mother asked if he was nervous going to an event before the Academy Awards. Martin said he was 'just going to work'

“I was watching at home with his brother and his uncle and his grandfather. James also met the James Bond producer Barbara Broccoli; another actor teased him that he was schmoozing Broccoli in a bid to be the next Bond. Martin said that James’ mother had accompanied him to the ceremony while the remainder of the family watched it on television in Belfast.

Family and friends of Malaysia's Michelle Yeoh responded with screams, jubilation and pride on Monday at her winning the Academy Award for best lead actress ...

Yeoh made her Hollywood breakthrough when she was cast as the first ethnic Chinese Bond girl in 1997's "Tomorrow Never Dies" opposite Pierce Brosnan. "Jaw dropping moment ... "She's a very hardworking girl, you know.