Rami Malek has won the best actor Oscar for his portrayal of rock star Freddie Mercury in the Queen biopic “Bohemian Rhapsody.” The 37-year-old star also won the SAG-AFTRA and British Academy prizes for the performance.“We made a film about a gay man, an immigrant, who lived his life just unapologetically himself,” Malek said during his acceptance speech.
“The fact that I’m celebrating him and this story with you tonight is proof that we’re longing for stories like this.”“I am the son of immigrants from Egypt, a first-generation American,” he went on.
“And part of my story is being written right now.
And I could not be more grateful to each and every one of you, and everyone who believed in me for this moment.
It’s something I will treasure for the rest of my life.”The win comes at the end of a
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