Bang Min-ah Wins NYAFF International Rising Star Award
Bang Min-ah Wins NYAFF International Rising Star Award “Heartbreaking Moment”
The movie “The Best Life” raised expectations for its release by announcing the news
of the winner of the International Rising Star Award at the 20th New York Asian Film Festival.
The New York Asian Film Festival is a representative Asian film festival in North America,
which selects only the most unique and interesting films in a variety of genres, from blockbusters to art houses to cult films.
Upon hearing the news of the award ahead of its release, actor Bang Min-ah said,
“I sincerely thank NYAFF for creating a heart-warming moment where I can share this great joy with my most loved ones.” I’ll be waiting for the day when I can meet my fans at home and abroad and say thank you in person. I hope you take good care of yourself,”
he said with a heartfelt expression of gratitude.
Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the festival this year, a total of three actors were awarded
the International Rising Star Award, and Japan’s Ikematsu Sosuke and Philippine actor Jani Kutierrez shared the honor.
“Best Life” is an 18-year-old actor who is willing to find his best, who showed unique energy
through Netflix and a number of independent films, including actor Bang Min-ah, who is the main character of the 20th New York Asian Film Festival.