Lucy Liu Honoured with Réalta Award in Belfast
Actress Lucy Liu received the Réalta Award at the Belfast Film Festival for her portrayal in the new film Rosemead. The Charlie's Angels star expressed deep gratitude, describing Belfast as a “magical” city and recalling her time filming Old Guy there two years ago.
“I was really touched to be honoured here,” she told the PA news agency. “To actually live here for that month is different than just coming to visit. I felt very connected to the community, and everyone on the crew was very warm and full of joy.”
Liu reflected on the city’s evolution and the history of Northern Ireland, saying that “there’s a story behind everything.”
About the Film Rosemead
Rosemead, inspired by true events, centers on Irene Chao, an immigrant widow battling terminal cancer while her teenage son faces mental health struggles. Set in the Chinese American community of Rosemead, California, the film explores universal themes of love, fear, and resilience.
“There’s still a lot of stigma around mental health in so many places around the world,” she said.
Liu expressed sorrow upon learning that the real-life events portrayed occurred as recently as 2015, calling the tragedy preventable.
“There was a lot of fear for this mother, and she loved her son so much,” Liu noted. “I really tried to come from a place of love and to understand how difficult it must have been for her to make that choice.”
Author’s Summary
Lucy Liu’s Réalta Award win in Belfast honors both her moving role in Rosemead and her heartfelt connection to the city’s spirit and people.
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