MUMBAI: Kristen Stewart, best known for playing Bella Swan in the vampire franchise Twilight, won the top honour at the Milan International Film Festival (MIFF).

The actress won the best actress award for her portrayal of a troubled stripper in Welcome to the Rileys while Nadia Tass walked away with the best director trophy for her drama Matching Jack.

Filmmaker Fenton Bailey picked up the best documentary accolade for Becoming Chaz, about pop legend Cher‘s transgender son Chaz Bono.