Asian Victors at the 2011 Venice Film Festival

This news is a little old, but it's better to be late than never on sending words of congratulations! 

Deanie Ip

Deanie Ip stars alongside Andy Lau in Ann Hui's "A Simple Life" (watch trailer here).  It's always wonderful to receive international recognition for great work (I haven't seen the movie yet, but the woman won the best actress award somehow!). 

I want to give Andy Lau a bonus holla! because that man is turning 50 years old in 7 days.  Holy...cow...  Love him or hate him, you can't deny Mr. Lau of his many accomplishments and his contributions to Hong Kong cinema (not including his remake of "What Women Want").

Cai Shangjun

The Best Director award was given to Cai Shangjun for his film, "People Mountain People Sea" (trailer).  The trailer looks like some cray cray stuff go on.

Congrats, winners!