With less than ten days to go, the 18th Asian Film Awards will take place on March 16 at the Xiqu Centre in West Kowloon. It has been officially announced that the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented to Yakusho Koji, recognising his four decades of profound contributions to cinema. The most nominated Best Actor in Japan Academy Film Prize history, he has won the award four times. His performance in Perfect Days earned him Best Actor Award at Cannes, solidifying his reputation as a world class actor. Now, with the Lifetime Achievement Award, he marks another defining milestone in his extraordinary career.
Reflecting on the honour, Yakusho Koji shared his appreciation, saying, “I feel incredibly honoured to receive this award. It is given as an encouragement to strive even harder.” When asked about the meaning of “lifetime” in this recognition, he reflected, “I feel it urges me to summon all my remaining strength and,...
Reflecting on the honour, Yakusho Koji shared his appreciation, saying, “I feel incredibly honoured to receive this award. It is given as an encouragement to strive even harder.” When asked about the meaning of “lifetime” in this recognition, he reflected, “I feel it urges me to summon all my remaining strength and,...
- 3/10/2025
- by Suzie Cho
- AsianMoviePulse
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