Mexican filmmaker Alfonso Cuaron on Saturday (Sunday, Manila time) scoops the Directors Guild of America award for "Roma" — a strong indicator he will be named best director at the Oscars in three weeks' time. "Roma," a highly personal ode to Cuaron's own childhood in 1970s Mexico City, is nominated for 10 Academy Awards, including best director. READ: Oscar nominations: All the fun factsCuaron received the top prize on Saturday from compatriot Guillermo del Toro, who won last year for "The Shape of Water." LIST: Nominees for the 91st Academy Awards— Agence France-Presse

Source: Philippine Star February 03, 2019 09:29 UTC