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Ariana DeBose breaks barriers with supporting actress win for ‘West Side Story’
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(The Hill) – Ariana DeBose made historical past on Sunday on the 94th annual Academy Awards as the primary brazenly queer girl of colour to win an Oscar for appearing.
“Think about this little woman within the again seat of a white ford Focus. Once you look into her eyes you see an brazenly queer girl of colour, an Afro Latina, who discovered her power in life by means of artwork. And that’s what I consider we’re right here to have a good time,” DeBose mentioned in her acceptance speech upon receiving the very best supporting actress award for her position as Anita in Steven Spielberg’s “West Aspect Story” musical movie.
“So to anyone who’s ever questioned your identification ever, ever, ever, or you end up dwelling within the gray areas, I promise you this: there’s certainly a spot for us,” she added.
The win marked the “West Aspect Story” star’s first Oscar nomination and victory. She has gained a Golden Globe, a BAFTA and a SAG Award for a similar position.
Rita Moreno gained the identical award for a similar position in 1962, making her the primary Hispanic actress to win an Oscar for appearing, CNN reported.