Chloé Zhao makes history as the first woman of color to win the Oscar for Best Director

 

Chloé Zhao took home the Oscar for Best Director for the film Nomadland at the 93rd Annual Academy Awards on Sunday, becoming the first woman of color and the second woman ever to win the award. In her acceptance speech, Zhao referenced a Chinese idiom that says "People at birth are inherently good."

Variety Magazine's first China Bureau Chief. President of American Variety Magazine Chin- Chloe Zhao wins the #Oscar for best director!! She quoted the 三字经 in her acceptance speech, saying that she’s always been inspired by the phrase “人之初，性本善” to look for the good in people