In a ceremony where the most coveted Oscars - best film, best actress, best adaptation - are impossible to predict, the first statuette of this 94th edition was awarded live and crowned an expected winner.
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Having won all the precursor trophies,
Ariana DeBose
was crowned
best supporting actor
for her role in Steven Spielberg 's
West Side Story
remake .
The 31-year-old actress is the worthy successor to the legendary Rita Moreno, a native like her of Puerto Rico, who had already received an Oscar in 1962 for the role of Anita in the original version of the film.
“I know why Anita wants to be in America because in this strange world dreams come true there. Thank you Steven Spielberg for this unforgettable summer and thank you Rita Moreno who paved the way for so many Anitas like me. To all those who question their identity, there is a place for you in this world as the little queer Latino girl that I am proves, ”
thanked Ariana DeBose in a very applauded personal speech.
And perfectly in the slogan of the evening "Movie Lovers Unite" (the union of film lovers, editor's note).
With 12 nominations, Jane Campion's western
The Power Of The Dog
from Netflix is a favorite.
But could be jeopardized by Apple TV+'s remake of
The Aries Family,
hugely popular CODA.
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In the running for 10 Oscars,
Dune
is, as expected, lowering most of the technical awards presented for some before the start of the live broadcast on ABC.
Denis Villeneuve's space-opera already has six statuettes after an hour of ceremony: best sound, soundtrack, special effects, editing, sets and photography.