Rain Wins Three Green Planet Movie Awards

Korean pop star and actor Rain won three awards at this year's Green Planet Movie Awards in Hollywood. He was honored as one of 10 Outstanding Asians in Hollywood for his role in "Ninja Assassin". He was also named Asian Cultural Ambassador of the Year and Best International Entertainer.

The Korean thriller "Mother - 2009" grabbed three awards -- Best Foreign Language Film, Best International Film, and Best International Drama -- and its director Bong Joon-ho was chosen Best International Director.

The second Green Planet Movie Awards ceremony was held Tuesday in Los Angeles to honor the best films of the year and acknowledge the "power of movies to inspire environmental and humanitarian efforts".

Honorees in 100 categories were selected through online polls. Sandra Bullock won Best Actress for "The Blind Side", while Robert Downey Jr. won Best Actor for "Sherlock Holmes".

"Avatar" won Best Picture of the Year as well as Best Science Fiction Film and Best Action Film, and its director James Cameron won Best Director.

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