(Toronto) The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) will award a new trophy at its in-person “tribute awards” next month, honoring action queen Michelle Yeoh.
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TIFF chief executive Cameron Bailey pointed out that the star of Everything, everywhere, all at once will receive the inaugural TIFF Share Her Journey Groundbreaker Award for his decades-long on-screen career.
The honor recognizes a woman who is a leader in the film industry and has had a positive impact on women throughout her career. It is inspired by a TIFF program called Share Her Journey which was created to encourage gender parity in the film industry.
The filmography of M.me Yeoh include tiger and dragon, tomorrow never dies, Crazy Rich Asians and Shang-Chi and the legend of the Ten Rings.
TIFF’s “Tribute Awards” will return to face-to-face at a fundraising gala on 9/11.
The festival ends on September 18 with its awards luncheon, with trophies in categories including Best Picture, Best Canadian Picture, Best Picture Directed by a Woman, and People’s Choice Award, often seen as a marker for the Oscars.