Bong Joon Ho wins best director for “Parasite.” He is the first South Korean to ever win the category. Oscars
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Cynthia Erivo reminded the world why she is so close to becoming an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony winner Sunday night. Erivo, who came to fame with her role as Celie in"The Color Purple" on Broadway," performed her Oscar nominated song"Stand Up" from the film"Harriet."There had been some question asThe British actress born to Nigerian parents turned down performing at the British Academy of Film and Television Arts Awards after no people of color were nominated for acting awards.
On Sunday night she stood majestically on stage belting out the tune and earned herself a standing ovation.
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