‘Everything Everywhere All At Once’ dominates Oscars with 7 wins

THE multi-awarded multiverse hit Everything Everywhere All At Once sweeps seven recognitions including best picture at the prestigious Academy Awards on Monday, March 13 (Philippine time).

During the Academy Awards ceremony, the film directed by Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert won seven awards including best picture, director, original screenplay, lead actress, supporting actress, supporting actor and editing.

This makes Everything Everywhere All At Once the second most awarded film in the Academy following the 2008 romance drama film Slumdog Millionaire that secured eight trophies in 2009.

‘Everything Everywhere All At Once’ becomes most awarded film

These seven Oscar trophies make the action-comedy science fiction film the most awarded film in history with 168 accolades from major film critics and award bodies worldwide as of writing.

According to research conducted by IGN Southeast Asia, this title was previously held by The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, which earned 101 major awards.

Everything Everywhere All At Once also gained nods and praises from different award-giving bodies including the British Academy Film Awards, Screen Actors Guild Awards, and Golden Globes Awards.

Michelle Yeoh, Ke Huy Quan makes history

Much like their characters in the film, veteran actors Michelle Yeoh and Ke Huy Quan became unstoppable forces during the awards night for their monumental recognitions for the Asian community.

Yeoh, a Switzerland-based Malaysian Chinese actress, made history by becoming the first Asian to be presented with the Best Actress in a Leading Role award.

She also made this roaring success at the recent Screen Actors Guild awards ceremony in the same category.

READ: ‘Everything Everywhere All At Once’ stars win SAG Awards trifecta

In her acceptance speech, the critically-acclaimed actress said that her Academy award is proof that there are no limits to reaching one’s dreams.

“This is a beacon of hope and possibilities. This is proof that dreams do come true,” Yeoh said.

And ladies, don’t let anybody tell you [that] you are ever past your prime. Never give up.”

Michelle Yeoh

Meanwhile, Quan, who was known for his roles in the films Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom and The Goonies, became emotional for being the second Asian to obtain the Best Actor in a Supporting Role in the Academy.

Quan was also the first Asian to win best supporting role in the Screen Actors Guild Awards.

Everything Everywhere All At Once was the Vietnamese actor’s comeback film after stepping away from the limelight since The Goonies in 1985.

According to the award-winning actor, his Academy award is the definition of the American dream.

He also advised viewers to never give up on their dreams and to continue believing in them.

“Dreams are something you have to believe in. I almost gave up on mine,” the emotional Quan said.

To all of you out there, please keep your dreams alive,”

Ke Huy Quan

Other Academy awards recipients

Aside from the awards taken by the offbeat adventure Everything Everywhere All At Once, here is a complete list of other winners at the 95th Academy Awards:

• Best Picture – Everything Everywhere All at Once
• Best Actor in a Leading Role – Brendan Fraser in The Whale
• Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Ke Huy Quan in Everything Everywhere All at Once
• Best Actress in a Leading Role – Michelle Yeoh in Everything Everywhere All at Once
• Best Actress in a Supporting Role – Jamie Lee Curtis in Everything Everywhere All at Once
• Best Animated Feature Film – Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio
• Best Cinematography – All Quiet on the Western Front
• Best Costume Design – Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

• Best Directing – Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, Everything Everywhere All at Once
• Best Documentary Feature Film – Navalny
• Best Documentary Short Film – The Elephant Whisperers
• Best Film Editing – Everything Everywhere All at Once
• Best International Feature Film – All Quiet on the Western Front
• Best Makeup and Hairstyling – The Whale
• Best Music (Original Score) – All Quiet on the Western Front
• Best Music (Original Song) – “Naatu Naatu” from RRR
• Best Production Design – All Quiet on the Western Front
• Best Animated Short Film – The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse
• Best Live Action Short Film – An Irish Goodbye
• Best Sound – Top Gun: Maverick
• Best Visual Effects – Avatar: The Way of Water
• Best Writing (Adapted Screenplay) – Women Talking
• Best Writing (Original Screenplay) – Everything Everywhere All at Once