If it were necessary to define Oscar 2023 the headline could have been something like: “Triumph outsiders.” The ceremony held this Sunday, March 12, saw the coronation of two actors who, until recently, were outside the film industry: Brendan Fraser And Ke Hai Quan. Except, Michelle Yeoh also added to the list of outstanding winners. But the figurine is not the only thing that now unites these interpreters.
When analyzing their film careers, it turns out that both Michelle Yeoh and Ke Hit Kuan once worked together with Brendan Fraser. His story at that time had nothing to do with the last months that these actors lived, surrounded by praise, places in the press and other media.
All three, in their own way, share the experience of understanding how complex the film industry can be. Brendan Fraser and Ke Hai Quan for not finding more opportunities in their careers. For her part, Michelle Yeoh has an old shared project with Frazier. If you go back in time and ask these actors how they envisioned their future, perhaps none of them came close to describing the present.
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between Brendan Fraser and Ke Hai Kuan
How likely is it that more than thirty years ago Brendan Fraser and Ke Hai Kuan were on the same stage? Happened. Yes, it was in california manreleased in 1992 under an English title Encino Maine. Dave Blass, production designer who has worked on various projects, recalled the mention via Twitter:
california man it was the second film in Brendan Fraser’s career. In the case of Ke Hui Quan, this was the fourth production in which he participated. before movie, Ke Hui Quan was in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984) boobies (1991) and breathing fire (1991).
Although Frazier could continue to play different characters throughout the 90s, he would eventually establish himself as a recognizable figure in the industry at the time. Ke Hui Quan had to wait a long time to return to acting.after california man. A total of ten years elapsed before he returned to Second time around (2002).
Although acting breaks are more pronounced in the case of Ke Hui Quan, the last decade has not been an easy one for Brendan Fraser. The volume of production has dropped significantly. Frazier began to think and feel that he had been left out of the industry and his personal life was falling apart. That is why it is no coincidence that at this time of recognition he calls his case “rebirth.”
In addition to a joint project and personal quest to try and belong in this acting industry, Brendan Fraser and Ke Hai Kuan now share the fact of winning the 2023 Oscars for WHALE And All at once everywhererespectively.
Shared past with Michelle Yeoh
Michelle Yeoh was another star of the evening. The translator was recognized in the nomination “Best Actress” for her role in All at once everywhere. His face is probably more familiar to a wider audience than Brendan Fraser and Ke Hai Kuan. It just so happens that over the past few years, Yeoh has been part of some very commercially powerful franchises.
Two of the last Marvel Cinematic Universe and saga Avatar. In the first franchise, he debuted in Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 2 (2017) and then in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021). While in the second he was part Avatar: Water Sense (2022) and is expected to appear in future installments.
But long before that, in 2008, he shared the screen with Brendan Fraser in Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor. This movie saga was not as successful as the first one. However, both actors may be able to talk about her calmly and wear their 2023 Oscars after a while.
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