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It is the first time in the history of the Oscar Awards that An Afro-Latin woman who proclaims herself “Queer” wins a statuette . Ariana DeBose has marked a before and after tonight by winning in the category a Best Supporting Actress, playing a Puerto Rican in West Side Story, this time directed by Steven Spielberg.
Upon the stage of the Dolby Theater, Afro-Latin actress Ariana DeBose literally trembled with emotion when she had the statuette of the Oscar Awards in her hand . In addition, he left many with tears in their eyes when he offered his winning speech: “…You know what, now I see why… Anita says: “I want to be in America because even in this strange world in which we live, dreams come true. and that is an encouraging thing that I have now… Talking about my family. My mother who is here today, Mama. I love you with all my heart. This is as much yours as it is mine…”
This Afro-Latin actress was in charge of bringing “Anita” to life in this version of West Side Story of the famous film director, Steven Spielberg. Precisely the story tells between the eternal fights between two gangs in New York: one of banks and the other of Hispanics. There the character played by Ariana DeBose develops in a charismatic and particular way.
Without a doubt this marks a before and after for the community LGBTQ+. Ariana DeBose took the opportunity to dedicate part of her message to inclusion and to all those who, like her, identify with as “Queer” and have suffered from the prejudices of some societies as well as their own fear of acceptance. Undoubtedly, an example to follow.
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