![epa09159948 Chloe Zhao arrives for the 93rd annual Academy Awards ceremony at Union Station in Los Angeles, California, USA, 25 April 2021. The Oscars are presented for outstanding individual or collective efforts in filmmaking in 24 categories. The Oscars happen two months later than originally planned, due to the impact of the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic on cinema. EPA/Chris Pizzello / POOL *** Local Caption *** 55864152](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/63JPHIFIHFIIXMDLTUSBL3COMQ.jpg?smart=true&auth=04071303a42937c816e77c1190e2d214ba94783451922a858087bf7359545dee&width=400&height=225)
Chloe Zhao arrives for the 93rd annual Academy Awards ceremony at Union Station in Los Angeles, California. EPA
Chloe Zhao arrives for the 93rd annual Academy Awards ceremony at Union Station in Los Angeles, California. EPA
Oscars 2021: 'Nomadland' filmmaker Chloe Zhao becomes first woman of colour to win Best Director
The Chinese-born star is also just the second woman ever to win the category at the Academy Awards