Lucy Liu Honoured with Réalta Award in Belfast
Actress Lucy Liu received the Réalta Award at the Belfast Film Festival in recognition of her performance in the film Rosemead. The Charlie's Angels star expressed deep emotion in accepting the award in what she called a "magical" city, reflecting on her experience filming Old Guy in Belfast two years prior.
"I was really touched to be honoured here. 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 shared her impressions of Northern Ireland's history and Belfast's remarkable transformation, emphasizing that "there’s a story behind everything."
About the Film Rosemead
Rosemead is based on a true story centered on Irene Chao, an immigrant widow battling terminal cancer, whose teenage son faces mental health struggles. The film is set within the Chinese American community in Rosemead, California.
"There’s still a lot of stigma around mental health in so many places around the world," Liu noted, highlighting the universal relevance of the film’s themes.
She was shocked to discover that the events inspiring the film occurred as recently as 2015 and described the tragedy as "preventable."
"There was a lot of fear for this mother, and she loved her son so much. 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."
Liu's reflections combine personal connection with broader social issues, making the film deeply meaningful both to her and viewers.
Author's summary: Lucy Liu received the Réalta Award for her heartfelt role in Rosemead, a film addressing mental health stigma within the Chinese American community, inspired by a recent true tragedy.
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