‘Lucky Lu’ Leads Winners at MIFFest’s Malaysia Golden Global Awards
Lloyd Lee Choi’s “Lucky Lu” claimed best film at the Malaysia Golden Global Awards, presented during the closing ceremony of the 9th Malaysia...
Key points
- Lloyd Lee Choi’s “Lucky Lu” claimed best film at the Malaysia Golden Global Awards, presented during the closing ceremony of the 9th Malaysia International Film Festival (MIFFest) on Saturday.
- Popular on Variety Chilean-Argentine-Italian drama “The Red Hangar” emerged as one of the evening’s biggest winners, taking both best screenplay for Luis Emilio Guzmán and best cinematography for Diego Peguero.
- I’m very proud that we turned our passion into such a great film.” Sri Lankan drama “Riverstone” also collected two acting awards, with Mahendra Perera winning best actor and Priyantha Sirikumara taking best supporting actor.
- Taiwan picked up one of the night’s acting honors as Audrey Lin won best supporting actress for “Girl.” The best actress award was shared by Ong Xuan Jing for Singapore’s “Ah Girl” and Lila Gueneau for “Silent Rebellion.” “Ah Girl” also received the New Hope Award, recognizing director Ang Geck Geck Priscilla.
What happened
Lloyd Lee Choi’s “Lucky Lu” claimed best film at the Malaysia Golden Global Awards, presented during the closing ceremony of the 9th Malaysia International Film Festival (MIFFest) on Saturday. Popular on Variety Chilean-Argentine-Italian drama “The Red Hangar” emerged as one of the evening’s biggest winners, taking both best screenplay for Luis Emilio Guzmán and best cinematography for Diego Peguero. I’m very proud that we turned our passion into such a great film.” Sri Lankan drama “Riverstone” also collected two acting awards, with Mahendra Perera winning best actor and Priyantha Sirikumara taking best supporting actor. Taiwan picked up one of the night’s acting honors as Audrey Lin won best supporting actress for “Girl.” The best actress award was shared by Ong Xuan Jing for Singapore’s “Ah Girl” and Lila Gueneau for “Silent Rebellion.” “Ah Girl” also received the New Hope Award, recognizing director Ang Geck Geck Priscilla. Lloyd Lee Choi) Best Director: Morad Mostafa, “Aisha Can’t Fly Away” Best Actress: Ong Xuan Jing, “Ah Girl” (tie); Lila Gueneau, “Silent Rebellion” (tie) Best Actor: Mahendra Perera, “Riverstone” Best Supporting Actress: Audrey Lin, “Girl” Best Supporting...