Acclaimed Malaysian actress Yeo Yann Yann has been nominated for Best Leading Actress at the 63rd Golden Horse Awards for her performance in We Are All Strangers, the latest feature film by award-winning Singaporean director Anthony Chen. The film has received a total of seven nominations at this year’s awards, further recognising its artistic and storytelling achievements.
Starring alongside Koh Jia Ler, Yeo delivers a performance in a film that explores the complexities of family relationships, generational differences and the unexpected changes that shape our lives. Through its intimate portrayal of everyday struggles and the evolving dynamics between a father and son, We Are All Strangers continues Anthony Chen’s exploration of family, belonging and human connection.
The film marks the final instalment of Chen’s Growing Up trilogy, following his acclaimed features Ilo Ilo and Wet Season, both of which also starred Yeo and Koh. Their continued creative collaboration reflects a longstanding artistic partnership that has brought nuanced and deeply human stories to audiences across the region and beyond.
Yeo’s latest nomination adds another significant accolade to an already distinguished career. In 2019, she won the Golden Horse Award for Best Leading Actress for her role in Chen’s Wet Season, cementing her standing as one of the region’s most accomplished screen performers. Her latest recognition underscores her continued contribution to Asian cinema and her ability to bring emotional depth and authenticity to the characters she portrays.
We Are All Strangers received nominations in seven categories at the 63rd Golden Horse Awards:
- Best Narrative Feature
- Best Director – Anthony Chen
- Best Leading Actress – Yeo Yann Yann
- Best Supporting Actor – Andi Lim
- Best Makeup & Costume Design
- Best Original Film Score
- Best Film Editing
The nominations place the film among the year’s notable contenders in Chinese-language cinema, recognising the collective work of its cast and creative team.
The 63rd Golden Horse Awards ceremony will take place on 22 November 2026 at the Taipei Music Center in Taipei, Taiwan, bringing together filmmakers and performers from across the region to celebrate excellence in cinema.
For Yeo Yann Yann, the nomination represents another meaningful chapter in a career defined by versatility, thoughtful character portrayals and a commitment to telling stories that resonate with audiences. As We Are All Strangers enters the final stage of the awards season, its seven nominations stand as a collective recognition of the film’s creative vision and the people who brought it to life.
