Shidé Nyima

Shidé Nyima is one of the most famous Tibetan cultural producers of our time. A prominent comedian, writer, producer and filmmaker, he is a pioneer in Tibetan-language television, and is a prolific writer of song lyrics, comedy sketches, and poetry.
Shidé Nyima has won several awards for his achievements in poetry, stage, and film. Most recently he has won acclaim for his title role in Pema Tseden’s Tharlo (2015), including Best Actor award from the Shanghai Film Critics Awards, and a nomination for Best Actor in the 9th Asia Pacific Film Awards. He is currently a Smithsonian Tibetan Artist in Residence.