'A Fantastic Woman' Makes History Winning Best Foreign-Language Film | THR News - video Dailymotion

Sebastian Lelio's foreign-language winner stars trans actress Daniela Vega in a breakthrough role.

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00:00While I didn't change it, this is your legal name.

00:05My name is Marina Vidal.

00:07Have you any problem with that?

00:30Vega has been reluctant to take on that label, however, telling The Hollywood Reporter,

00:39I'm not an activist.

00:41But there's no denying the impact of the film on the discussion surrounding transgender issues.

00:45Vega was originally a consultant on the film before Lelio cast her as the lead in her first-ever on-screen role,

00:51and it's a performance that has drawn high praise.

00:54The Hollywood Reporter's review noted,

00:56Vega even does her own singing with impressive ability.

01:00This is acting at its most fearless.

01:02Now let us know what you think of a fantastic women's win,

01:05and give us your take on this year's Oscars in the comments section below.

01:08For The Hollywood Reporter News, I'm Brian Perica.