MUMBAI: Not only did Ang Lee's film Lust,Caution win the best film award at the 2008 JCPenney Asian Excellence Awards, but it also fetched prizes in the best director and best actor category.

Sharon Leal won the best actress award for the film This Christmas. On the television side, BD Wong was recognised for his role in Law & Order.

SVU - Lindsay Price won for Lipstick Jungle.

In addition, the Asian Excellence Awards presented two honorary awards. Youtube co-founder Steve Chen was presented with the Pioneer Award and Olympic figure-skating champion Kristi Yamaguchi received the special Inspiration Award.

Quentin Tarrantino presented a special tongue-in-cheek Half Asian Award to actor and comedian Rob Schneider.

The award ceremony will air on E! Entertainment Television on 1 May.

It was hosted by Carrie Ann Inaba and Bobby Lee.