The Black Reel Awards have released their nominations and among them include: Best Actress - Rosario Dawson (Rent) Best Supporting Actress - Tracie Thoms (Rent) [ also Rosario Dawson for (Sin City) ] Best Ensemble - Rent Best Soundtrack - Rent
The awards are held in February. Best of luck to Rosario, Tracie and the whole cast!
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I'm so happy they did, I would've preferred that Jesse got one too but hey, can't win them all
"I love America more than any other country in the world, and exactly for this reason, I insist on the right to criticize her perpetually."
- James Baldwin
Broadwayluva - Considering it's the Black Reel awards no. Rosario got best actress for rent and Tracie got best supporting
"I love America more than any other country in the world, and exactly for this reason, I insist on the right to criticize her perpetually."
- James Baldwin
Anyone know if these will be televised, when, what channel etc???
I'm surprised Jesse didn't get a nom... but definitely happy for Rosario and Tracie. Also surprised the soundtrack could get nominated for best "original soundtrack." There was a big controversey about the Moulin Rouge soundtrack not being original because they did covers of songs. The Rent soundtrack isn't technically original because it's from the show.
Whatever. I hope they win everything!
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This makes me happy. However, add me to those who're surprised Jesse didn't get anything. His performance was my favorite in this movie, despite my heavy Anthony/Tracie love.
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He smiled. "That is from the `Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock.` Here's another one. `In the room women come and go/Talking of Michael Angelo.' Does that suggest anything to you, sir?"
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I'm guessing Jesse didn't get a nom because there was heavy competition for supporting Actor with Crash and all. I think if he'd had a bigger role he would have qualified for lead actor because really that category has some crappy choices
"I love America more than any other country in the world, and exactly for this reason, I insist on the right to criticize her perpetually."
- James Baldwin
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I'm fairly certain Rosario is part latina, part African American.
CONGRATS to both!
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GYPSY1527 Rosario is Puerto Rican, Afro Cuban, Native American and Irish.
But please realize Latins do actually come from Africans as well, our ancestry is Spaniard, African, and whichever tribe is native to the island you're from. For example, Puerto Rico is Arawak or Taino Indians.
"I love America more than any other country in the world, and exactly for this reason, I insist on the right to criticize her perpetually."
- James Baldwin
I agreee wth Broadwayfreak. the two new members are nominated. how wonderful.
Kristin Chenoweth could barely control a Great Dane she trotted onto the stage. "Great, they gave me a dog that weighs five times what I do", she quipped. For the record, she weighs 93 pounds, and has a Maltese.