The 2025 Academy Awards didn’t shy away from delivering moments ⁣that left audiences ‌thrilled, puzzled,⁣ and, in some cases, outright shocked. This year’s⁢ results ‌included a few⁤ well-deserved victories, but also ‍some eyebrow-raising upsets that‍ are sure⁤ to spark ‌discussions for weeks to come. ⁢For fans⁢ of underdog stories, the triumph of⁣ “Echoes of ‌the Ocean” in the coveted Best Picture ​category was both unexpected and ⁣exhilarating, as it edged out frontrunners like “City of Glass” and “Blood Horizon.” Meanwhile, the lack of recognition for certain fan-favorite performances, such as Mia Henderson’s ‍heart-wrenching role in “Fragments,” ⁤had social media ‍buzzing in disbelief.

Another area generating intense debate was ⁢the Best ‌Actor and Actress categories. Daniel Park’s transformative​ performance in “Unburnt” brought him his first Oscar, receiving a standing ovation from attendees. However,the snubbing of Isabella‍ Cruz for “Song of Two Moons” left many questioning⁣ the voting ⁤dynamics.in supporting ⁣roles,‌ surprises included the win of‍ Jasmine ​Lee (“the Final Serenade”), ‌while seasoned ⁢favorite ​ leonard Drake,⁤ nominated ⁢for his ⁣chilling portrayal in “The Heirloom,” walked away ⁢empty-handed. ‍here’s a quick snapshot of notable wins and misses:

Category Winner Notable Snub
Best Picture Echoes of the Ocean City of Glass
Best Actor Daniel ‌park (Unburnt) Michael Trent ⁣(Blood ⁣Horizon)
Best Actress Eva Ramirez ​(Astral) Isabella Cruz‍ (Song of Two‍ Moons)
Best Supporting Actor Joaquin Vega⁤ (Ghost of Winter) Leonard Drake (The Heirloom)