Joan Chen, Zoe Saldaña, Tyler Perry Among Honorees at CCA’s Diversity Celebrations

The nation’s largest film critics’ organization will be holding career achievement galas in the coming months

Zoe Saldaña in "Emilia Perez" (Credit: Saint Laurent Productions)
Zoe Saldaña in "Emilia Perez" (Credit: Saint Laurent Productions)

The Critics Choice Association announced on Thursday that Joan Chen, Zoe Saldaña and Tyler Perry will be among the honorees for the organization’s 2024 Diversity Celebrations.

Chinese-American actress and filmmaker Chen will be honored at the 3rd Celebration of AAPI Cinema & Television, taking place November 12 at the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood.

Chen will receive the Career Achievement Award at the annual event, recognizing her career as the star “Twin Peaks,” “The Last Emperor” and Sean Wang’s “Didi,” which was released this summer. Chen has also directed several features, including the acclaimed “Xiu Xiu: The Sent Down Girl.”

The 4th annual Celebration of Latino Cinema & Television will celebrate actress and producer Zoe Saldaña with its Groundbreaker Award on October
22, also at the Egyptian.

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