“Parasite” Wins Screen Actors Guild Awards, Makes History

By Creative Media Times

Still from “Parasite”
CJ Entertainment

Bong Joon-ho’s comedy thriller “Parasite” made history on Sunday night, becoming the first foreign language film to win Screen Actor Guild Awards’ Best Ensemble.

The film’s cast Song Kang-ho, Park So-dam, Choi Woo-shik, Lee Jung-eun and Lee Sun-kyun took the stage to accept the award. “Although the title is Parasite, I think the story is about coexistence and how we can all live together.” Song said via translator Sharon Choi. “But to be honored with the best ensemble award, it occurs to me maybe we haven’t created such a bad movie.”

Parasite’s surprise win puts the film in serious contention for Best Picture at next month’s Academy Awards, where the film is nominated for six categories including Best Director for Joon-ho. Earlier this month, the film won best foreign language film at the 2020 Golden Globes.

In the acting categories, “Joker” star Joaquin Phoenix won best actor, Renee Zellweger won best actress for “Judy,” Brad Pitt took supporting actor for “Once Upon a Hollywood”, and Laura Dern took home supporting actress for “Marriage Story.”

The 26th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards were broadcast live on TNT and TBS on Sunday in Los Angeles.

Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
“Parasite” (winner)

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role in a Motion Picture
Joaquin Phoenix, “Joker” (winner)

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role in a Motion Picture
Renée Zellweger, “Judy” (winner)

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture
Brad Pitt, “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” (winner)

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture
Laura Dern, “Marriage Story” (winner)

Outstanding Action Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Motion Picture
“Avengers: Endgame” (winner)

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series
Sam Rockwell, “Fosse/Verdon” (winner)

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series
Michelle Williams, “Fosse/Verdon” (winner)

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series
Peter Dinklage, “Game Of Thrones” (winner)

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series
Jennifer Aniston, “The Morning Show” (winner)

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor In a Comedy Series
Tony Shalhoub, “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” (winner)

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series
Phoebe Waller-Bridge, “Fleabag” (winner)

Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series
“The Crown” (winner)

Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series
“The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” (winner)

Outstanding Action Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Comedy or Drama Series
“Game Of Thrones” (winner)

Lifetime Achievement Award
Robert De Niro

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