The director’s adaptation of the Maggie O’Farrell novel took the top film prize, with producer Steven Spielberg claiming only Zhao could bring the story to life.
The Chinese-Trinidadian performer sustained a diverse career spanning stage, screen, and television over seven decades while challenging industry stereotypes.
Michael Fassbender and Alicia Vikander face criticism for remaining silent after an English-speaking reporter openly dismissed their high-profile South Korean