Egyptian-American Rami Malek’s portrayal of Freddie Mercury in ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ won him a Golden Globe on Sunday night, with Malek winning ‘Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama’. Malek, who faced off against Bradley Cooper (A Star is Born), Willem Dafoe (At Eternity’s Gate), Lucas Hedges (Boy Erased) and John David Washington (BlacKKKlansman) had been widely praised for his portrayal of Mercury in the biographical film about iconic band Queen. “Oh my God. I am beyond moved. My heart is pounding out of my chest right now,” expressed Malek as he took to the stage for his acceptance speech with the Golden Globe in his hands. “This is a profound honour to receive this and to be counted among such extraordinary actors. I am privileged to be counted among you.” Malek ended his classy and humble acceptance speech by thanking Queen and then Mercury. “Thank you to Freddie Mercury for giving me the joy of a lifetime,” said Malek to a room filled with applause. “I love you, you beautiful man. This is for you, gorgeous.” In addition to Malek’s success, the 2018 film ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ also…
