She dedicated her award to young Pakistani girls.
Pakistani actor Sonya Hussyn has won the Best Supporting Actress at the inaugural Eurasian Open Award Diamond Butterfly ceremony in Moscow.
Her win for the film Deemak placed Pakistan directly in the spotlight at a global festival featuring entries from Asia, Europe, Africa and Latin America.
The festival showcased thirty-four films from seventeen countries, offering a rare stage where cross-regional cinema could interact with depth and intention.
Hussyn’s achievement was instantly noted by international attendees who praised the emotional strength she brought to her performance.
She dedicated her award to young Pakistani girls searching for confidence and visibility in a world that often silences their ambitions.
The actor expressed that every girl doubting her own voice should remember that talent eventually finds recognition.
Her gratitude also extended to the Russian government, festival organisers, jury members and the award’s founder, Nikita, for facilitating an inclusive environment.
She acknowledged the Pakistan government as well, noting that its diplomatic support enabled the film’s participation on this global platform.
Pakistan entered the festival with two films, Deemak and Love Guru, increasing the country’s presence at the event.
Deemak has already earned significant domestic success with a one hundred and seventy-five million rupee box office run.
Variety previously highlighted this achievement as an unprecedented milestone for a Pakistani horror project, signalling local appetite for genre-driven storytelling.
The film revolves around growing psychological strain within a household where relationships deteriorate amid mysterious and unnerving disturbances.
Hussyn’s portrayal was particularly admired for its measured intensity and her ability to reflect fear.
Jurors noted that her controlled emotional shifts set her apart from several strong performances across the competing regions.
Her presence at the Diamond Butterfly ceremony offered Pakistan cultural visibility that felt direct and meaningful on an international stage.
The award itself was launched by the Russian Ministry of Culture and the Russian Cultural Foundation to celebrate films embracing traditional identities and moral themes.
This year’s ceremony also honoured international entries, including a Chinese production titled Against the Current, which secured the festival’s top award.
More than twenty countries also applied for membership in the emerging Eurasian Academy, showing regional commitment to expanding artistic exchange.
For Pakistan, Sonya Hussyn’s recognition signals the growing potential of its artists in global cinema spaces.
Her supporters have celebrated the moment online, expressing pride in her accomplishment and excitement for Pakistan’s creative future.
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