Winning an Oscar was a golden moment for Troy Kotsur.
The “CODA” star, who is one of multiple Deaf performers in the heartfelt film’s main cast, was named best supporting actor at Sunday’s ceremony for his performance in the movie as the central family’s patriarch.
“I was so tired of financially struggling for so many years,” Kotsur told Variety through an interpreter in an interview published Wednesday. “Now, receiving these awards — it’s saved my life, my career, my family.