LOS ANGELES, Feb. 25 (Xinhua) -- "Bohemian Rhapsody," a music biopic, turned out a big winner at the 91st Academy Awards (Oscars) ceremony on Sunday, taking home four statuettes including Best Actor, Best Film Editing, Best Sound Mixing and Best Sound Editing.
The Best Picture award, however, went to comedy drama "Green Book," which was honored three times over the course of the three-hour, hostless show at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.
Directed by Bryan Singer, "Bohemian Rhapsody" is a foot-stomping celebration of the British rock band Queen, their music and their extraordinary lead singer Freddie Mercury, by tracing the meteoric rise of the band through their iconic songs and revolutionary sound.
For his portrayal of Mercury, Rami Malek managed to secure himself the top acting prize. He is also the first Egyptian American to pick up an Oscar for Best Actor, adding to the ethnic diversity of this year's Oscar winners.
"This is a monumental moment. I'm so appreciative to all of you, to everyone who had a hand in getting me here," Malek said in his acceptance speech.
