As one of the world's biggest global music stars, it was only fitting that Bad Bunny helped present Best International Feature Film at the 2024 Oscars on Sunday (March 10) — which happens to be the 'MIA' artist's birthday.
Taking the stage alongside Dwayne Johnson at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles, the Puerto Rican artist began his portion of the presentation by speaking in Spanish. He wistfully noted, “Cinema is a universal language,” after which The Rock joked, “See? He's not such a bad bunny.'
Then, after running through the category nominees, Benito — looking dapper in a black ensemble — had to read the winner from the card. “And the Oscar goes to The Zone of Interest!he stated, switching to English.
Johnson — who entered the Billboard Hot 100 in 2016 Moana song “You're Welcome” — also made sure to wish the singer-rapper, who turned 30 on March 10, a happy birthday.
Directed by Jonathan Glazer, the winning film is set in German-occupied Poland during World War II, where “Auschwitz commandant Rudolf Höss and his wife Hedwig try to build a dream life for their family in a house and garden next to the camp.” to IMDb.
Brought to theaters by a UK production team, Zone of Interest beat Italy Io Capitanoof Japan Perfect Daysof Spain Society of the Snow and Germany The teachers' lounge. It marks the first British film to win best international film at the Oscars.
During his acceptance speech, Glazer took a moment to remind the audience of the ongoing violence in the Middle East. “Right now we stand here as men who deny their Jewishness and the hijacking of the Holocaust by an occupation that has brought so many innocent people into conflict, whether the victims of October 7 in Israel or the ongoing attack on Gaza,” he said. .
In October, Bad Bunny released his fifth studio album, Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana. The 22-track project debuted atop the Billboard 200.
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