Lucy Liu honoured with Réalta Award in Belfast

Lucy Liu Honoured with Réalta Award at Belfast Film Festival

Actress Lucy Liu received the Réalta Award at the Belfast Film Festival for her role in the film Rosemead. The Charlie's Angels star expressed deep emotion about being recognised in Belfast, a city she described as "magical."

"I was really touched to be honoured here. To actually live here for that month is different than just coming to visit. I felt very connected to the community, and everyone on the crew was very warm and full of joy."

Liu recalled her experience filming Old Guy in Belfast two years prior and highlighted the city's rich history and remarkable transformation, noting that "there’s a story behind everything."

About the Film Rosemead

The film, based on true events, tells the story of Irene Chao, an immigrant widow with terminal cancer whose teenage son faces mental health struggles. Set in the Chinese American community of Rosemead, California, the film explores universal themes around mental health stigma.

"There’s still a lot of stigma around mental health in so many places around the world."

Liu was shocked the actual story occurred as recently as 2015 and described the tragedy as "preventable."

"There was a lot of fear for this mother, and she loved her son so much. I really tried to come from a place of love and to understand how difficult it must have been for her to make that choice."

Summary

Lucy Liu's award at Belfast highlights her impactful role in a film addressing mental health struggles within a close-knit immigrant community, emphasizing compassion and awareness.

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RTE.ie RTE.ie — 2025-11-04

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