Chloé Zhao (born Zhao Ting; [a] 31 March 1982) is a Chinese filmmaker. She is known primarily for her work on independent films. For her film Nomadland (2020), Zhao became the second woman to win …

Her second feature film, The Rider (2017), was critically acclaimed and received several accolades including nominations for Independent Spirit Award for Best Film and Best Director.

Mar 3, 2026 · In 2021, Zhao made history as the first woman of color to win the best director Oscar for her film Nomadland. Her Oscar-nominated drama Hamnet has made $70 million worldwide. It took a …

Jan 22, 2026 · 'Hamnet' director Chloe Zhao, who previously won for directing 'Nomadland,' now joins an Oscar club that previously only included Jane Campion.

Mar 27, 2026 · Yes, Chloé Zhao has won two Oscars, both for her film Nomadland (2020). She won Academy Awards for best director and, in her capacity as a producer, for best picture. She also …

Feb 19, 2026 · Chloé Zhao is a writer, director, editor, producer, and two-time Oscar winner. Zhao has made history as the first woman of color to win many of filmdom’s top awards. Zhao made history as …

Feb 2, 2026 · Hamnet won three awards at this evening’s Girls On Film award ceremony in London. Scroll down for the full winners list. The film’s haul included Best Feature Film, Best Director, and Best...

Apr 25, 2021 · Chloé Zhao, the writer, director, and editor of ‘Nomadland,’ is the second woman to ever win the Academy Award for Best Director.

Apr 26, 2021 · Chloé Zhao has made history by becoming the first woman from an ethnic minority background- and only the second woman at all - to win the best director award at the Oscars. …

Apr 25, 2021 · Chloé Zhao, director of the critically acclaimed drama Nomadland, just made history: She is the second woman, and the first woman of color, to win best director at the Oscars.