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Mahershala Ali Is First Muslim Actor to Win Oscar

Mahershala Ali Is First Muslim Actor to Win Oscar

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The Moonlight actor won the best supporting actor award for his role as Juan, an out drug dealer and mentor to a closeted boy. The film also won for best picture and best adapted screenplay. 

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