Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy
Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy is a Pakistani-Canadian filmmaker and journalist known for her powerful documentaries that focus on social issues, particularly women's rights. She gained international recognition after winning two Academy Awards—first for 'Saving Face' in 2012 and later for 'A Girl in the River: The Price of Forgiveness' in 2016. Obaid-Chinoy is also known for her work in narrative filmmaking and has been announced as the director for an upcoming project in the Star Wars franchise.
Born on Nov 12, 1978 (46 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 1 | 9.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 220,892,331 | 76,013 | $280,000 | 96$ |
| Totals | 1 | 220,892,331 | 76,013 | $280,000 | 96$ |
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Recent Mentions
Pakistan:
Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, one of Pakistan’s most celebrated filmmakers, is highlighting critical social issues in Pakistan by supporting organisations working on these issues.
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Pakistan:
Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy’s documentary Diane von Fürstenberg: Woman in Charge has been nominated for an Emmy award.
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Kenya:
Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy is also developing a film for the 'Star Wars' franchise.
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United Kingdom:
Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy is set to direct a film focusing on Daisy Ridley’s character, Rey.
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Pakistan:
Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy was honoured with the Cinema for Peace Dove Award for Women’s Empowerment for her film Diane Von Furstenberg: Woman in Charge.
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India:
Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy is set to direct the upcoming Star Wars sequel.
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