Rami Malek Takes Out Best Actor At Oscars For ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’
“I am forever in your debt.”
The Bohemian Rhapsody buzz continues, with Rami Malek picking up Best Actor at the Oscars for his portrayal of Freddie Mercury in the acclaimed biopic.
Nominated in five categories, the film has already taken out three other awards at the ceremony for Sound Editing, Sound Mixing and Film Editing and is still a contender for Best Picture.
“Thank you Queen, thank you for allowing me to be the tiniest part of your phenomenal, extraordinary legacy,” Malek said.
“I am forever in your debt.”
Check out our interview with Malek when he was in Sydney last year to promote the film below.
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We chat with 'Bohemian Rhapsody' star Rami MalekRami Malek has taken on the role of a lifetime, portraying the legendary Freddie Mercury in Bohemian Rhapsody, which is out today. theMusic.com.au's Neil Griffiths interviewed the actor when he stopped by Sydney recently.
Posted by TheMusic.com.au on Wednesday, October 31, 2018
Meanwhile, Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper's Shallow from A Star Is Born won Best Original Song, which the duo performed live.
The evening also featured a performance from Queen + Adam Lambert.
You can find the full list of winners here.
In a heartfelt speech, Oscar winner Rami Malek praises his mom, says he knows his dad is looking down on him, thanks Queen, and says the world "is longing for stories" about people being "unapologetically" themselves.
— Good Morning America (@GMA) February 25, 2019
Watch the whole thing: https://t.co/XQU450bcno #Oscars pic.twitter.com/vXI7TZfuxJ
Adam Lambert and Queen did THAT! #Oscars pic.twitter.com/kYqdodZfyW
— Menna (@kopfkiino) February 25, 2019
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