Riz Ahmed delighted with Oscar nomination

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This is a landmark first.

Riz Ahmed is the first Anglo-Pakistani Muslim comedian to be nominated for the Oscar for Best Actor.

A consecration that enchants Riz Ahmed since it will perhaps allow many people to feel more included.

“If there's a way that people can come together right now and feel inspired and connected on a deeper level, I'm all for it.

Whether they see me as the first British Pakistani or the first guy from Wembley, you know, there are so many ways to look at it.

But as long as it seems like an opportunity for more people than ever to really connect and feel included in this moment, it's a blessing, ”he told Deadline.

Diversity in the spotlight

This year, the Academy of Oscars has finally made the decision to honor diversity within its selection, both in terms of origin and gender.

A symbolic gesture strongly illustrated by the list of nominations for the most prestigious categories.

For the first time, the actors nominated for the Oscar for Best Actor are not predominantly white, while two films directed by women are in competition in the category of Best Film and Best

, namely

by Chloe Zhao and

by Emerald Fennell.

Riz Ahmed is nominated for his performance in

, a film directed by Darius Marder.

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The Oscars succeed their bet for more diversity in the nominations

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