American media: Zhao Tingcheng is the first Asian female director to win a Golden Globe Award

Source: China Daily

According to the Associated Press, 38-year-old Zhao Ting became the second woman in the world to win the Golden Globe Award for Best Director and the first Asian-American woman to win the Best Director Award, and her film "No Place" won the Golden Globe Award for Best Feature Film.

Three women were nominated for Best Director at this year's Golden Globe Awards, and Zhao Ting won the award for "The Land of NoBody," which is about people who are on the road, constantly migrating, often looking for low-paying jobs. The film stars two-time Oscar winner Frances McDormand, with non-professional actors.

"I especially want to thank the nomads who shared their stories with us," said Zhao Ting, who won the honor of the Best Director Award on the evening of the 28th.

She specifically mentioned BobWells, a pastoralist who participated in the show, and thanked him for helping with the creation. Zhao Ting said: "This is what he calls compassion, compassion breaks all the barriers between us. Heart to heart beat, your pain is my pain. "The movie "The Land of NoBody" will be played on some theaters and video sites Hulu.

Zhao Ting said in her acceptance speech: "This is why I like to make movies and tell stories, because it gives us a chance to laugh and cry together, and also gives us an opportunity to learn from each other and understand each other." So, thank you to all the people who have allowed me to do what I love. ”

After winning the award, she joined the "ranks" of Barbra Streisand, who won best director for yentl in 1984, the only woman to win the Golden Globe for Best Director. Until this year, only 5 women had been nominated in this category. Zhao Ting commented online: "I believe there are many people before me who deserve the same recognition. If that means more people like me can fulfill their dreams and do what I do, I'll be happy. ”

Born in Beijing, China, Zhao Ting made her film debut in 2015 with songs my brother taught me. In 2017, she became famous with "The Rider." Next, she will direct the big-budget marvel film "Eternals," which will be released this fall.

It is reported that Zhao Ting is the stepdaughter of actor Song Dandan. On the afternoon of the 1st, Song Dandan's Weibo forwarded the winning video and said: "My baby: I really don't know how to congratulate you! Each of your new awards is beyond our imagination and gives us great surprises. A Chinese girl who didn't know English, went abroad to study at the age of 16, and chose a path that we never looked at but could only respect. Today, fighting for other people's strengths at the home of others, we have achieved such recognition and created such a record. You are the legend of our family, I believe your story will also inspire countless Chinese children~"