Millo Sunka Becomes First Actor From Arunachal Pradesh To Win International Film Award

Millo Sunka made history by being the first actor from Arunachal Pradesh to win the Best actor (Female) award at the prestigious Prisma Rome International Film Award in 2023 for her outstanding performance in the short film Nocturnal Burger.

The film Nocturnal Burger by Reema Maya portrays the challenging issue of child abuse and the resulting trauma that children must endure.

Nocturnal Burger premiered for the first time at the highly-regarded Sundance Film Festival-2023, the most prominent independent film festival in the United States. Additionally, it was officially selected to be screened at the Aspen Film Festival-2023, a festival that qualifies for the Academy Awards.

The film was also chosen as an Official Selection for the USA Film Festival and The Norwegian Short Film Festival, which are scheduled for April and June of 2023, respectively. This accomplishment confirms the film's exceptional quality and international recognition.

Who is Millo Sunka:

Millo Sunka is the daughter of retired Indian Forest Service officer Millo Tago and Millo Yalyo, from Tajang village in Lower Subansiri district. She spent her childhood children in rural Karnataka, and later in Bangalore, where her father was posted.

Her venture into the world of onscreen performance began with a lesser important part in the movie Axone (2020). From that point forward, she has effectively acted in two short films named Stranded and Nocturnal Burger, a music video, and numerous advertising campaigns for big brands like Puma and Facebook Meta.

">Nocturnal Burger, according to its filmmaker and Director Reema Maya, is a coming-of-age story "in the darkest sense."

Pema Khandu, the chief minister of Arunachal Pradesh, and her deputy, Chowna Mein, sent Millo Sunka their heartfelt greetings on Tuesday.

The Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, Pema Khandu, took to Twitter to express his pride in this remarkable achievement and said Millo Sunka has made history for Arunachal Pradesh by becoming the first actor from the state to win the coveted Best Actress award at an international level. Her exceptional performance in the short film Nocturnal Burger earned her the prestigious accolade at the Prisma Rome International Film Award 2023.

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