Ukrainian director Tanu Muiño wins Japanese MTV Award for Lady Gaga music video

Ukrainian director Tanu Muiño's video for Lady Gaga's song "Disease" won the MTV Video Music Awards in Japan. The video earned the accolade of "Best Video by a Solo Artist."

This was reported on the award website.

It is important to note that the MTV VMAJ represents the Japanese iteration of the esteemed MTV Video Music Awards organized by MTV Japan. This award honors artists for outstanding music videos and was established in 2002.

This year, the Ukrainian director received the nomination for "Best Video by a Solo Artist" award for the video "Disease."

In the video, Lady Gaga grapples with her "inner demons," encountering various versions of herself that represent her deepest fears and experiences. The video's symbolism, striking visuals, and innovative production make it a true artistic masterpiece.

Disease has already gained over 28 million views on YouTube.

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Tanu Muiño is a Ukrainian music video maker originally from Odesa. She is known for her work on music videos for popular artists.

Record holder for the number of awards in the "Best Video Clip" nomination of the annual Ukrainian YUNA award. Her father is Robert Muino, a Cuban by nationality. Tanu lived in Havana until she was six years old.

She has directed numerous music videos for prominent Ukrainian artists, including:

• "Vremya I Steklo,"
• NK,
• Michelle Andrade,
• Monatik, etc.

Notably, Tanu Muiño has also directed music videos for international artists such as Dua Lipa, Cardi B, Harry Styles, Foals, Sam Smith, The Weeknd, Jennifer Lopez, and Dorofeieva.

In 2021, Tanu won the MTV Video Music Award for Best Direction together with Lil Nas X for the music video Montero (Call Me by Your Name).

She also directed a music video for American rock musician Lenny Kravitz, which was shot by Ukrainian cinematographer Mykyta Kuzmenko.

In addition, in 2023, Ukrainian director Tanu Muiño shot an advertisement for Dior's new spring-summer collection.

In 2024, Tanu Muiño directed a performance for Alyona Alyona & Jerry Heil at Eurovision. Ukraine's entry, the song "Teresa & Maria," achieved third place, earning 453 points.