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entertainment23 days ago•48 min saved

Zoe Saldaña says politics-focused questions are 'incredibly limiting' for women and actors of color

At Locarno, Zoe Saldaña criticized press Q&As that disproportionately ask political questions of women and people of color, calling it an 'incredibly limiting' double standard that forces marginalized actors to prove their craft while the conversation centers on identity. She recalled instances after Oscar wins and emphasized wanting to discuss acting craft. Saldaña also stars in Lioness season 3 on Paramount+ and attended Locarno to discuss the craft and inclusivity in film.

via Yahoo|

#actors-of-color #entertainment #locarno-film-festival

entertainment2 years ago•2 min saved

"Oscars 2024: Historic Diversity in Acting Nominations and Exclusive Interviews with Nominees"

The Oscars nominations showcased diversity in the acting categories with historic moments, including the first Native American nominee for best actress, Lily Gladstone, and the first Afro Latino nominee for best actor, Colman Domingo. Sterling K. Brown's nomination for best supporting actor marked the first time a Black lead actor was nominated alongside a supporting actor from the same film, and Jodie Foster and Colman Domingo made history as the first openly LGBTQ actors nominated for playing LGBTQ characters. Additionally, women had strong showings across multiple categories, and there was a refreshing mixture of genre and non-English language titles among the nominations.

via Variety|

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entertainment2 years ago•4 min saved

"2023 and 2024 Emmys Celebrate Black Excellence and Record Wins for Actors of Color"

The 2023 Emmys tied the record for the most winning actors of color, with five out of 12 acting Emmys going to performers of color, marking the most diverse awards show in its 75-year history. Notable wins included Ayo Edebiri and Quinta Brunson becoming the first Black women to win both supporting and lead comedy actress Emmys in the same year, while Niecy Nash-Betts dedicated her award to unheard Black and brown women. The show also saw Asian representation with Steven Yeun and Ali Wong winning for their roles. However, Latinos were shut out, and the event honored GLAAD for its work in promoting LGBTQ+ representation. The night also featured Christina Applegate's refreshing attitude towards her disability and a tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. by host Anthony Anderson.

via Hollywood Reporter|

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entertainment3 years ago•3 min saved

John Leguizamo Stands Firm in Super Mario Bros. Movie Boycott

Actor John Leguizamo is boycotting the new Super Mario Bros. Movie due to its lack of a Latin character. It is unclear if he wanted the Italian characters to be rewritten as Latin or if he wanted a Latin actor to play one of the leads. The criticisms do not appear to have impacted the movie's box office, which grossed more money in its first full day in theaters than the earlier film made over its entire domestic run. The new film does have some Latin actors, though not in the lead roles.

via Daily Mail|

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