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Hollywood’s Cillian Murphy Makes History As First Irish-Born Actor To Win At The Oscars

Source: The Seattle Times

Cillian Murphy made waves at the 96th Academy Awards on Sunday night as he became the first Irish-born actor to win the Best Actor award for his performance in Oppenheimer. The 47-year-old actor’s win marks a significant milestone for Ireland’s film industry which has not won an Oscar since 1990.

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But it was not just Cillian Murphy’s win that captured the audience’s attention. His acceptance speech was equally remarkable as he dedicated his award to “peacemakers everywhere” and expressed his pride as an Irishman.

Murphy’s sincerity and humility touched the hearts of viewers particularly when he thanked the audience with the Irish phrase “Go raibh míle maith agaibh”,meaning “a thousand thank yous.”

Source: News Week
Source: News Week

Social media was abuzz with reactions to Murphy’s award-winning speech with many expressing congratulations and admiration on his achievement. One commenter praised the actor’s modesty and inclusivity in his speech, while another lauded his well-deserved win and heartfelt acceptance.

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As more diverse voices are given the opportunity to tell their stories, we can expect to see even more groundbreaking moments like this in the future.In the end, Murphy’s win is a testament to his talent, hard work, and dedication, as well as a reflection of the rich cultural heritage of Ireland.

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