Noe Hernandez Wins Best Actor Prize at the Tribeca Film Festival for “Kokoloko”

Noé Hernández  has reason to go loko

The 50-year-old Mexican actor picked up the Best Actor prize in the International Narrative Feature Film category at the Tribeca Film Festival.

Noe Hernandez

Hernández earned the award for his performance in writer-director Gerardo Naranjo’s tragic love story Kokoloko

“For his raw and brave performance, taking a giant leap of faith, hand-to-hand with his director” wrote the jury in a statement. 

Set in a tropical seaside village, the film tells the story of Marisol who pursues personal freedom while navigating between the two men in her life—her lover, and her violent cousin who is keeping her captive.

Alejandro Mejiawas named the winner of the award for Best Cinematography in a Documentary Film category. 

The Mexican cinematographer won the award for his work as the director of photography on Rodrigo Reyes’ 499.

In a statement the jury said: “The filmmakers did an incredible job of weaving this fictional story into what’s happening today with the disappeared and to marry such grand visions that cinema can only do.” 

Gaspar Antillopicked up the Best New Narrative Director Award for his film Nadie sabe que estoy aquí( Nobody Knows I’m Here).

“A film that felt vital and alive, and every time we thought we knew who the protagonist was or what the world was it evolved and revealed more of itself to us,” said the jury in a written statement. The film follows Memo, who lives on a remote Chilean sheep farm, hiding a beautiful singing voice from the outside world. A recluse with a glittery flair, he can’t stop dwelling on the past, but what will happen once someone finally listens?

While the public screenings of the 2020 Tribeca Film Festival were postponed, the festival decided to move forward with their juried competitions, and announced the award winners via Instagram.

Here’s the complete list of winners:

U.S. NARRATIVE COMPETITION

Founders Award for Best Narrative FeatureThe Half of It, directed by Alice Wu

Best Actress
Assol Abdullina, Materna

Best Actor
Steve Zahn, Cowboys

Best Cinematography
Materna, Greta Zozula, Chananun Chotrungroj, Kelly Jeffrey, cinematographers.

Special Jury Mention for Cinematography
My Heart Can’t Beat Unless You Tell It To

Best Screenplay
Cowboys, Anna Kerrigan, screenwriter

INTERNATIONAL NARRATIVE COMPETITION


Best Feature
The Hater (Poland), directed by Jan Komasa

Special Jury Mention
Ainu Mosir

Best Actor
Noe Hernandez, Kokoloko (Mexico)

Best Actress
Shira Haas, Asia(Israel)

Best Cinematography
Asia (Israel), Daniella Nowitz, cinematographer


Best Screenplay
Tryst With Destiny (India, France) Prashant Nair, screenwriter

DOCUMENTARY COMPETITION

Best Feature
Socks on Fire, directed by Bo McGuire

Special Jury Mention
Wonderboy

Best Cinematography
499, Alejandro Mejia, cinematographer

Best Editing
Father Soldier Son, Amy Foote, editor

BEST NEW NARRATIVE DIRECTOR
Nobody Knows I’m Here, Gaspar Antillo, director

BEST NEW DOCUMENTARY DIRECTOR
Albert Maysles New Documentary Director Award
Jacinta, Jessica Earnshaw, director


Special Jury Mention
The Last Out

THE NORA EPHRON AWARD
Asia, directed by Ruthy Pribar

Special Jury Mention
My Wonderful Wanda

SHORT FILM COMPETITION

Best Narrative Short
No More Wings, directed by Abraham Adeyemi

Special Jury Mention
Soup

Best Animated Short
Friends, directed by Florian Grolig

Special Jury Mention
Kapaemahu

BEST DOCUMENTARY SHORT
My Father The Mover, directed by Julia Jansch

Special Jury Mention
Welcome To A Bright White Limbo

STUDENT VISIONARY AWARD
Cru-Raw, directed by David Oesch

Special Jury Mention
The Last Ferry from Grass Island

TRIBECA X AWARDS
Recognizes excellence in branded storytelling at the intersection of advertising and entertainment

Best Short
Pay Day, Director, Morgan Cooper
● Brand: Synchrony Bank
● Agency: Giant Spoon
● Production Co: ColorCreative

Best Series
Girls Room, Director, Tiffany Johnson
● Writer: Lena Waithe
● Brand: Dove
● Agency: attn:, BBH Entertainment

Best Feature
U Shoot Videos? Director, Morgan Cooper
● Brand: Adorama

Bad Bunny Wins Big at the First-Ever Spotify Awards

Bad Bunny is the Spotify king in Mexico…

The first-ever Spotify Awards were celebrated this week in Mexico City, with the 25-year-old Puerto Rican Latin trap and reggaeton singer topping the list of winners with seven awards.

Bad Bunny

Bad Bunnyscored big wins in the top categories including Spotify Artist of the YearMost Listened to Artistand Most-Streamed Male Artist.

Karol Gpicked up four awards, making her the top Latina winner of the night.

Among her wins, the 29-year-old Colombian reggaeton singer picked up the awards for Most-Streamed Female Artist andMost Streamed Female Urban Pop Artist.

Other winners include J BalvinDanna PaolaHa*ashShakiraand Luis Miguel.  

According to Spotify, the winners are based 100 percent on the user-generated data or the patterns and listening habits of Spotify users in Mexico.

The ceremony included standout performances by J Balvin and the Black Eyed Peaswho sang their crossover hit “Ritmo,” Karol G, who performed “Tusa,” and Los Ángeles Azuleswho took the stage to sing classic cumbiasongs with artists like BelindaHoracio Palenciaand Lalo Ebratt.

Listen to the best of the winners with the Spotify Awards Playlist.

Here are some of the night’s winners:

Spotify Artist of the Year: Bad Bunny
Most frequent artist: Sinaloense MS Band by Sergio Lizárraga
Most listened artist: Bad Bunny
Most added artist to playlist: Bad Bunny
Most popular KPOP artist: BTS
Artist with the largest increase in fans: Danna Paola
Contemporary Rock Artist: Imagine Dragons
Most shared artist: J Balvin
Most listened to Mexican artist in Mexico: Luis Miguel
Radar artist: Tones And I
Most popular Pop Artist: Ha*Ash
Most listened artist: Karol G
Most listened to Mexican artist in the World: Reik
Most popular EDM artist: Rita Ora
Most popular Mariachi artist: Pepe Aguilar
Most popular Urban Pop Artist: Maluma
Most listened song: Calma Remix by Pedro Capó and Farruko
Artist most listened to by users aged 13 to 17: Billie Ellish
Artist most listened to by users aged 13 to 17: Bad Bunny
Artist most listened to by users aged 19 to 29: Karol G
Artist most listened to by users aged 19 to 29: Bad Bunny
Artist most listened to by users aged 30 to 44: Shakira
Artist most listened to by users aged 30 to 44: Luis Miguel

Daddy Yankee Wins Big at the Tu Música Urbano Awards

Daddy Yankeeis the urban choice…

This year’s Tu Música Urbano Awards have been doled out, with the 43-year-old Puerto Rican rapper/singer taking home six awards.

Daddy Yankee

Daddy Yankee was named Artist of the Year, while his chart-topping single “Con Calma” took home the Song of the Year and Male Song prizes.

Ozunatook home five awards, including Top Male Artist.

Natti Natashapicked up three awards, including Top Female Artist. The 33-year-old Dominican singer also took home Female Song for “La Mejor Versión de Mi” and Best Album Femalefor ILuminatti.

Other multiple winners include Bad BunnyJhay CortezJ BalvinAnuel AASech and Sebastian Yatra.

The show, which honored Nicky Jam’s success, also recognized Wisin & YandelSebastián YatraFarruko and ArcangelDe La Ghetto‘s careers with special awards. Tito El Bambino received the humanitarian award in recognition of his efforts to collect essential items for the affected people after the earthquake in the country.

The second edition of the Tu Música Urbano Awards were held at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico

This year’s second edition, produced by Sora and CompanyMr. and Mrs. Entertainment, was broadcast live on Telemundo Puerto Rico. A special highlights broadcast will then follow on Telemundo in the United States on Saturday at 7:00 pm ET.

Here’s the full list of winners:

TOP MALE ARTIST: Ozuna 
TOP FEMALE ARTIST: Natti Natasha
TOP MALE, NEWCOMER: Lunay
TOP FEMALE, NEWCOMER: Paloma Mami
TOP MALE NEW GENERATION: Rauw Alejandro
TOP FEMALE NEW GENERATION: Rosalia
TOP GROUP: CNCO 
TOP URBANO PUERTO RICO: Kevvo
TOP URBANO – DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: El Alfa 
TOP URBANO LATIN AMERICA: Sebastian Yatra 
TOP URBANO EUROPE: JuanFran
MALE SONG: Con Calma – Daddy Yankee 
FEMALE SONG: La Mejor Versión de Mi – Natti Natasha
BEST SONG NEW GENERATION: Otro Trago – Sech, Darell 
BEST SONG GROUP: La Boca – Mau & Ricky, Camilo 
BEST SONG URBAN POP: Un año – Reik & Sebastián Yatra 
REMIX OF THE YEAR: Ella Quiere Beber – Anuel AA, Romeo Santos 
REMIX OF THE YEAR NEW GENERATION: Soltera – Lunay, Daddy Yankee & Bad Bunny
COLLABORATION OF THE YEAR: China – Anuel AA, Daddy Yankee, Karol G, Ozuna & J Balvin 
COLLABORATION OF THE YEAR NEW GENERATION: Si Te Vas- Sech & Ozuna 
BEST SONG  TROPICAL URBANO: Tranquila Bebé – N Klabe & Alvarito Díaz
BEST CHRISTIAN/ URBAN SONG: Filipenses 1:6 – Redimi2 & Almighty 
BEST ALBUM NEW GENERATION: Famouz – Jhay Cortez 
BEST ALBUM MALE: Oasis – Bad Bunny & J Balvin
BEST ALBUM FEMALE: ILuminatti – Natti Natasha
PRODUCER OF THE YEAR: Tainy
PRODUCER OF THE YEAR NEW: Nino & Candy 
SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR: Jhay Cortez 
 SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR NEW: Jowwny Bun Bun
ARTIST OF THE YEAR: Daddy Yankee
SONG OF THE YEAR: Con Calma – Daddy Yankee
CONCERT OF THE YEAR: Daddy Yankee

Wisin & Yandel to Receive BMI President’s Award

Wisin & Yandel is presidential…

The Puerto Rican reggaeton duowill be honored with the BMI President’s Award at the 27th annual BMI Latin Awards, to be held on March 31 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills. 

Wisin & Yandel

The Grammy-winning act will receive the honor in recognition of their outstanding achievements and contributions to the Latin music community.

“Wisin y Yandel is one of the most celebrated and influential Latin urban duos of all time,” said Alex FloresBMIsenior vice president, creative. “Through the lyrical prowess of their chart-topping hits, they galvanized the ‘golden age’ of reggaetón, which continues to influence today’s pop culture.”

Since the late ’90s, Wisin & Yandel have scored many hits on Billboard’sHot Latin Songschart, including “Rakata,” “Ahora Es,” “Llame Pa’ Verte” and “Algo Me Gusta de Ti.” Wisin y Yandel also brought reggaetón from an underground genre to the mainstream in collaborations with different artists, including Chris BrownT- PainJennifer LopezRicky MartinLuis Fonsiand Enrique Iglesias.

Along with their Grammy for Best Latin Urban Album for Los Extraterrestres, the duo has won two Latin Grammys

In addition to honoring Wisin & Yandel, BMI will also salute the songwriters, publishers and administrators of the past year’s most-performed Latin songs in the United States. The BMI Regional Mexican Song, Songwriter, BMI Contemporary Latin Song, Songwriter and Publisher of the Year will be named during the ceremony.

The 27th annual BMI Latin Awards will be hosted by BMI President & CEO Mike O’Neill and Alex Flores.

Bruno Mars Wins Third Straight NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Male Artist

Make that three in a row for Bruno Mars

This year’s NAACP Image Awards have been doled out, with the 34-year-old part-Puerto Rican singer taking home his third consecutive Outstanding Male Artist prize.

Bruno Mars

Mars beat out Childish GambinoJohn LegendMAJOR.and Raheem DeVaughn.

In all, Mars has won five NAACP Image Awards in his career.

Here’s the full list of winners:

Outstanding Album
Homecoming: The Live Album, Beyoncé
Outstanding New Artist
Lil Nas X
Outstanding Male Artist
Bruno Mars 
Outstanding Female Artist
Beyoncé
Outstanding Song – Traditional
“SPIRIT,”  Beyoncé
Outstanding Song – Contemporary
“Before I Let Go,” Beyoncé
Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration
“Brown Skin Girl,” Blue Ivy, SAINt JHN, Beyoncé & WizKiD
Outstanding Jazz Album
Love & Liberation, Jazzmeia Horn
Outstanding Gospel/Christian Song (Traditional or Contemporary)
“Love Theory,” Kirk Franklin
Outstanding Music Video/Visual Album
Juice, Lizzo
Outstanding Soundtrack/Compilation Album
The Lion King: The Gift, Beyoncé with Various Artists
Outstanding Comedy Series
black-ish
Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series
Anthony Anderson, black-ish
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
Deon Cole, black-ish
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
Marsai Martin, black-ish
Outstanding Drama Series
Greenleaf
Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series
Omari Hardwick, Power
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
Harold Perrineau, Claws
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
Lynn Whitfield, Greenleaf
Outstanding Television Movie, Limited-Series or Dramatic Special
When They See Us
Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie, Limited-Series or Dramatic Special
Jharrel Jerome, When They See Us
Outstanding Actress in a Television Movie, Limited-Series or Dramatic Special
Niecy Nash, When They See Us
Outstanding News/Information (Series or Special)
Unsung
Outstanding Talk Series
Red Table Talk
Outstanding Reality Program/Reality Competition Series/Game Show
Rhythm + Flow
Outstanding Variety (Series or Special)
Homecoming: A Film by Beyoncé
Outstanding Children’s Program
Family Reunion
Outstanding Performance by a Youth (Series, Special, Television Movie or Limited-Series)
Marsai Martin, black-ish
Outstanding Host in a Talk or News/Information (Series or Special) – Individual or Ensemble
Jada Pinkett Smith, Red Table Talk
Outstanding Host in a Reality/Reality Competition, Game Show or Variety (Series or Special) – Individual or Ensemble
Steve Harvey, Celebrity Family Feud
Outstanding Guest Performance in a Comedy or Drama Series
Kelly Rowland, American Soul
Outstanding Literary Work – Fiction
The Revisioners, Margaret Wilkerson Sexton
Outstanding Literary Work – Nonfiction
The Source of Self-Regard: Selected Essays, Speeches, and Meditations, Toni Morrison
Outstanding Literary Work – Debut Author
I Am Dance: Words and Images of the Black Dancer, Hal Banfield (Author), Javier Vasquez (Illustrator)
Outstanding Literary Work – Biography/Autobiography
More Than Enough: Claiming Space for Who You Are (No Matter What They Say), Elaine Welteroth
Outstanding Literary Work – Instructional
Your Next Level Life: 7 Rules of Power, Confidence, And Opportunity For Black Women In America, Karen Arrington (Author), Joanna Price (Illustrator), Sheryl Taylor (Forward)
Outstanding Literary Work – Poetry
Felon: Poems, Reginald Dwayne Betts
Outstanding Literary Work – Children
Sulwe, Lupita Nyong’o (Author), Vashti Harrison (Illustrator), (Simon & Schuster, BFYR)
Outstanding Literary Work – Youth/Teens
Around Harvard Square, C.J. Farley (Akashic Books)
Outstanding Breakthrough Performance in a Motion Picture
Marsai Martin, Little
Outstanding Ensemble Cast in a Motion Picture
Just Mercy
Outstanding Independent Motion Picture
Dolemite is My Name
Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance (Television or Film)
James Earl Jones, The Lion King
Outstanding Documentary (Film)
Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am
Outstanding Documentary (Television – Series or Special)
Hitsville: The Making of Motown
Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series
Cord Jefferson, The Good Place, “Tinker, Tailor, Demon, Spy”
Outstanding Writing in a Drama Series
Nichelle Tramble Spellman, Truth Be Told, “Monster”
Outstanding Writing in a Motion Picture (Television)
Suzan-Lori Parks, Native Son
Outstanding Writing in a Motion Picture (Film)
Jordan Peele, Us
Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series
Anya Adams, GLOW, “Outward Bound”
Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series
Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Power, “Forgot About Dre”
Outstanding Directing in a Motion Picture (Television)
Rashid Johnson, Native Son
Outstanding Directing in a Motion Picture (Film)
Chiwetel Ejiofor, The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind

Daddy Yankee Wins Big at the Premio Lo Nuestro Awards

Daddy Yankeeis celebrating a massive haul…

The 43-year-old Puerto Rican singer/rapper was the big winner at this year’s Premio Lo Nuestro awards, taking home seven awards, including the top prize Artist of the Year.

Daddy Yankee

Daddy Yankee’s other prizes include Urban Male Artist of the Year, SongSingleUrbanand Crossover Collaboration of the Yearfor his track “Con Calma” featuring Snow and Remix of the Yearfor “Soltera (Remix)” featuring Lunay and Bad Bunny.

J Balvinand Bad Bunny‘s Oasis won Album of the Yearand Rosaliawon New Artist FemaleLunay took home New Artist Male.

J Balvin was also honored with the Icon Awardwhile Raphaelreceived the Excellence Awardand Alejandro Fernandezwas honored with the Legado Mariachi Award.

Karol G won Urban Female Artist of the YearRomeo Santoswon Tropical Artist of the Yearand Los Rivera Destino‘s “Flor” featuring Benito Martinezwon Video of the Year.

ThaliaPitbulland Alejandra Espinosahosted the event, which took place at the AmericanAirlines Arenain Miami.

Here are the winners:

Artista Premio Lo Nuestro del Año: Daddy Yankee
Álbum del Año: Oasis – J Balvin y Bad Bunny
Canción del Año: ‘Con calma’ – Daddy Yankee Ft. Snow
Sencillo del Año: “Con calma’ – Daddy Yankee Ft. Snow
Artista Revelación Femenino: Rosalía
Artista Revelación Masculino: Lunay
Remix del Año: ‘Soltera (Remix)’ – Lunay, Daddy Yankee y Bad Bunny
Canción “Replay” del Año: ‘Yo te amo’ – Los Temerarios
Tour del Año: Bad Bunny: X100PRE Tour
Artista Social del Año: Anuel AA
Colaboración “Crossover” del Año: ‘Con calma’ – Daddy Yankee Ft. Snow
Video del Año: ‘Flor’ – Los Rivera Destino Ft. Benito Martínez (Bad Bunny)
Artista del Año – Pop/Rock: Sebastián Yatra
Canción del Año – Pop/Rock: ‘Un año’ – Sebastián Yatra y Reik
Colaboración del Año – Pop/Rock: ‘Calma (Remix)’ – Pedro Capó y Farruko
Grupo o Dúo del Año – Pop/Rock: CNCO
Artista del Año – Pop/Balada: Luis Fonsi
Artista Femenino del Año – Urbano: Karol G
Artista Masculino del Año – Urbano:Daddy Yankee
Canción del Año – Urbano:‘Con calma’ – Daddy Yankee Ft. Snow
Colaboración del Año – Urbano: ‘Secreto’ – Anuel AA y Karol G
Canción del Año – Urbano/Pop:‘Calma (Remix)’ – Pedro Capó y Farruko
Canción del Año – Urbano/Trap:‘Callaíta’ – Bad Bunny y Tainy
Artista del Año – Tropical:Romeo Santos
Canción del Año – Tropical: ‘Inmortal’ – Aventura
Colaboración del Año – Tropical: ‘Si me das tu amor’ – Carlos Vives y Wisin
Artista del Año – Regional Mexicano: Christian Nodal
Canción del Año – Regional Mexicano: ‘Nada nuevo’ – Christian Nodal
Colaboración del Año – Regional Mexicano: ‘Un año’ – Banda Los Sebastianes Ft. Sebastián Yatra
Grupo o Dúo del Año – Regional Mexicano: Calibre 50
Artista Sierreño del Año – Regional Mexicano: Ulices Chaidez
Canción Sierreña del Año – Regional Mexicano: ‘Cómo no quererte’ – Ulices Chaidez
Canción Banda del Año – Regional Mexicano: ‘Por siempre mi amor’ – Banda Sinaloense Ms de Sergio Lizárraga
Canción Norteña del Año – Regional Mexicano: ‘Simplemente gracias’ – Calibre 50
Canción Mariachi/Ranchera del Año – Regional Mexicano: ‘Nada nuevo’ – Christian Nodal

Silvia Lara Wins Deutsche Bank’s Frieze Los Angeles Film Award

There’s nothing lostabout Silvia Lara’s latest project… 

The up-and-coming Latina filmmaker was named the recipient of the inaugural Deutsche Bank Frieze Los Angeles Film Award at the opening of Frieze LA, beating out nine other finalists for the $10,000 prize. 

Silvia Lara

The award, granted in partnership with the nonprofit academy Ghetto Film School, aims to recognize emerging Los Angeles-based filmmakers between the ages of 20 and 34 years old. It’s part of the second annual Frieze Los Angelesart exhibit, which takes place on the Paramount studio lot and brings works from over 70 galleries from around the world. 

Lara’s film, Beauty Never Lost, was created during a three-month program at the Ghetto Film School and captures the life and inhabitants of Whittier, California, through a series of vignettes. 

“I began as a writer and photographer, but even as a writer I always hoped to one day see my ideas onscreen. It took some time, but I eventually learned that there was such a thing as cinematography and that it would prove to be a harmonious union between my two passions: storytelling and creating images,” Lara said in a statement.   

The finalists included Danielle BoydMya DodsonMichelle Jihyon KimNabeer KhanAlima LeeTimothy Offor,Toryn SeabrooksNoah Sellmanand Nicole L. Thompson, and their works were voted on by a jury of art and entertainment figures including artist Doug Aitken; filmmakers Shari Frilot,Jeremy Kaganand Sam Taylor-Johnson; and curator Hamza Walker.

FKA Twigs Named Best British Solo Act at the NME Awards

FKA Twigsis big in Britain…

The 32-year-old part-Spanish singer has earned a big prize at the NME Awards.

FKA-twigs

FKA Twigs was named Best British Solo Act at the awards show, which took place at the O2 Academy Brixton in London.

Last November, FKA Twigs released her sophomore album, Magdalene, featuring her acclaimed single “Cellophane.” The album wasco-produced with Nicolas Jaar. The album debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Dance/Electronic Albums chart.

The NME Awards celebrate the best of the year’s British music and pop culture.

Comedian Julie Ryanand Apple Music Beats 1 DJ Julie Adenuga hosted the evening.    

Here’s the complete winners list of the 2020 NME Awards.

GODLIKE GENIUS Emily Eavis
SONGWRITER OF THE DECADE Robyn
ICON AWARD Courtney Love
BEST BRITISH ALBUM Little Simz, GREY Area 
BEST ALBUM IN THE WORLD Lana Del Rey, Norman Fucking Rockwell 
BEST BRITISH SONGAJ Tracey, “Ladbroke Grove
BEST SONG IN THE WORLDBillie Eilish, “Bad Guy”
BEST BRITISH SOLO ACTFKA twigs
BEST SOLO ACT IN THE WORLD
Taylor Swift
BEST BRITISH BANDThe 1975 
BEST BAND IN THE WORLDSlipknot 
BEST NEW BRITISH ACTEasy Life
BEST NEW ACT IN THE WORLDClairo 
BEST LIVE ACT Foals 
BEST COLLABORATION Slowthai + Mura Masa 
BEST MUSIC VIDEO Yungblud, “Original Me” 
BEST BRITISH FESTIVAL Glastonbury 
BEST SMALL FESTIVAL End Of The Road
BEST FESTIVAL IN THE WORLD Glastonbury 
BEST FESTIVAL HEADLINER The Cure 
BEST FILM Blue Story
BEST FILM ACTOR Taron Egerton
BEST TV SERIES Peaky Blinders
BEST TV ACTOR Jessica Barden
BEST MUSIC FILM Liam Gallagher: As It Was
BEST MUSIC BOOK Debbie Harry, Face It: A Memoir 
BEST REISSUE Muse, Origin Of Muse 
BEST PODCAST Have You Heard George’s Podcast?
BEST GAME Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order
BEST AUSTRALIAN ALBUM Stella Donnelly, Beware Of The Dogs
BEST AUSTRALIAN BAND Tame Impala
BEST AUSTRALIAN FESTIVAL St. Jerome’s Laneway Festival
BEST AUSTRALIAN SOLO ACT Mallrat 
BEST AUSTRALIAN SONG Tame Impala, “Borderline”
BEST NEW AUSTRALIAN ACT Tones & I

Jonas Rivera Makes History at the Academy Awards

Jonas Riverahas entered the Oscars history books…

The 48-year-old Mexican American film producer picked up the second Academy Award of his career on Sunday night, making him the first U.S.-born Latino to win multiple Oscars.

Jonas Rivera

Rivera won an Oscar as one of the producers of Disney/Pixar’s Toy Story 4, which was named Best Animated Feature.

Rivera had previously won an Oscar for the 2015 film Disney/Pixar’s animated film Inside Out.

“As if my mind couldn’t be more blown about the last five minutes, thank you for that,” Rivera said during a backstage interview, after interviewers informed him that he had made history. “I’m a little bit out of my body right now. It means the world to me. I can’t even really put it into words.”

While Rivera doesn’t speak Spanish fluently, he said he feels connected to his Latino identity and that he tries to bring his culture into his work as he did in Toy Story 4by hiring Jay Hernandezto play Bonnie’s father in the movie. Rivera was particularly close to his Mexican grandfather, to whom he dedicated the animated feature Up

“The only Spanish I learned was when my grandparents would fight,” Rivera said. “You work hard, you put your guts into it … and it does happen.”

Here are the winners at the 92nd annual Academy Awards:


Best Picture Parasite
Actress in a Leading Role Renée Zellweger, Judy
Actor in a Leading Role Joaquin Phoenix, Joker 
Directing Parasite, Bong Joon Ho
Original Song “(I’m Gonna) Love Me Again,” Rocketman, Music by Elton John, Lyric by Bernie Taupin
Original Score Joker, Hildur Guðnadóttir
International Feature Parasite, South Korea
Makeup and Hairstyling Bombshell, Kazu Hiro, Anne Morgan and Vivian Baker
Visual Effects 1917, Guillaume Rocheron, Greg Butler and Dominic Tuohy
Film Editing Ford v Ferrari, Michael McCusker and Andrew Buckland
Cinematography 1917, Roger Deakins
Sound Mixing 1917, Mark Taylor and Stuart Wilson
Sound Editing Ford v Ferrari, Donald Sylvester
Actress in a Supporting Role Laura Dern, Marriage Story
Documentary Short Subject Learning to Skateboard in a Warzone (If You’re a Girl), Carol Dysinger and Elena Andreicheva
Documentary Feature American Factory, Steven Bognar, Julia Reichert and Jeff Reichert
Costume Design Little Women, Jacqueline Durran
Production Design Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Production Design: Barbara Ling, Set Decoration: Nancy Haigh
Live Action Short Film The Neighbors’ Window, Marshall Curry
Adapted Screenplay Jojo Rabbit, Screenplay by Taika Waititi
Original Screenplay Parasite, Screenplay by Bong Joon Ho, Han Jin Won, Story by Bong Joon Ho
Animated Short Film Hair Love, Matthew A. Cherry and Karen Rupert Toliver
Animated Feature Film Toy Story 4, Josh Cooley, Mark Nielsen and Jonas Rivera
Actor in a Supporting Role Brad Pitt, Once upon a Time in Hollywood

Sergio Pablos’ “Klaus” Earns BAFTA Film Award

Sergio Pabloscontinues his winning ways…

The BAFTA Film Awards were awarded Sunday evening at London’s Royal Albert Hall, with the Spanish animator, director and screenwriter’s acclaimed animated holiday film Klaus taking home a prize. 

Klaus

Klausbeat out Frozen 2Toy Story 4and A Shaun The Sheep Movie: Farmageddon for the Animated Filmaward.

The Oscar-nominatedfilm swept the Annie Awardsearlier this year, taking home seven trophies.

Klaus, Pablos’ directorial debut from a script he wrote, is also a finalist for the Humanitas Prize.

The BAFTA Awards are doled out by The British Academy of Film and Television Arts.

Here’s the full list of winners:

Best Film
“1917” 

Outstanding British Film
“1917”

Best Director
Sam Mendes (“1917”) 

Leading Actress
Renée Zellweger (“Judy”)

Leading Actor
Joaquin Phoenix (“Joker”) 

Supporting Actor
Brad Pitt (“Once Upon A Time… in Hollywood”) 

Supporting Actress
Laura Dern (“Marriage Story”)

Adapted Screenplay
Taika Waititi (“Jojo Rabbit”)

Original Screenplay
Han Jin Won, Bong Joon-ho (“Parasite”) 

Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer
Mark Jenkin, Kate Byers, Linn Waite (“Bait”) 

Original Score
Hildur Guđnadóttir (“Joker”) 

Cinematography
Roger Deakins (“1917”) 

EE Rising Star Award
Micheal Ward

Film Not In The English Language
Bong Joon-ho (“Parasite”)

Documentary
Waad al-Kateab, Edward Watts (“For Sama”) 

Animated Film
Sergio Pablos, Jinko Gotoh (“Klaus”)

Casting
Shayna Markowitz (“Joker”) 

Editing
Andrew Buckland, Michael McCusker (“Le Mans ’66”) 

Production Design
Dennis Gassner, Lee Sandales (“1917”)

Costume Design
Jacqueline Durran (“Little Women”)

Makeup and Hair
Vivian Baker, Kazu Hiro, Anne Morgan (“Bombshell”) 

Sound
Scott Millan, Oliver Tarney, Rachael Tate, Mark Taylor, Stuart Wilson (“1917”)

Special Visual Effects
Greg Butler, Guillaume Rocheron, Dominic Tuohy (“1917”) 

British Short Animation
Maryam Mohajer (“Grandad Was a Romantic”) 

British Short Film
Skateboard in a Warzone (If You’re a Girl”)