Lucy Liu Receives Career Award, Premieres Rosemead at Locarno

American actress and filmmaker Lucy Liu will receive the Career Achievement Award at the 78th Locarno Film Festival in August 2025, where she will also present the international premiere of Eric Lin's film "Rosemead." The film, which debuted at Tribeca, features Liu as a Chinese immigrant facing terminal illness and her son's worsening schizophrenia, with Liu also serving as a producer. Celebrated for iconic roles in "Kill Bill," "Charlie’s Angels," and "Chicago," Liu has had a career spanning over 30 years with significant television credits like "Ally McBeal," "Why Women Kill," and "Elementary." She is recognized for breaking barriers as the second Asian-American woman to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and has expanded her artistry to directing, producing, and visual arts. Festival Artistic Director Giona A. Nazzaro praised Liu's fearless and groundbreaking contributions to the industry, highlighting her influence in redefining female roles in Hollywood. The award ceremony and premiere will take place on August 14 on Locarno’s Piazza Grande, with Liu participating in a public discussion the following day.