China-born Chloe Zhao becomes 2nd woman to win Golden Globe for directing in 78 years

Chloe Zhao is also the first director of Asian descent to win a Globe since Ang Lee won for 2005's 'Brokeback Mountain'. Photo: AP

Nomadland has won the Golden Globe for best picture drama, making history for the Globes, as well as for director Chloe Zhao and for the Nomadland producing team.

The win is the first time a film directed by a woman has ever won the top prize in the Globes' 78 ceremonies.