Anika Noni Rose
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| Anika Noni Rose | ||
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| Background information | ||
| Birth name | Anika Noni Rose | |
| Born | September 6, 1976 | |
| Origin | Bloomfield, Connecticut | |
| Genre(s) | Pop | |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, Actress | |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals | |
| Years active | 2001 - Present | |
| Associated acts |
Jennifer Hudson, Beyonce | |
Anika Noni Rose (born September 6, 1972 in Bloomfield, Connecticut) is an American singer and actress.
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[edit] Rise to Fame
After studying drama at the American Conservatory Theatre in San Francisco, CA, Rose moved to New York without a job. She had been in New York three months when she won the role of Rusty in Broadway's Footloose. Rose's big Broadway break was getting cast as Tonya Pinkins' daughter in Caroline, or Change. In 2004, Rose was awarded the Theatre World Award, Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Featured Actress and the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical, for Caroline, or Change.
[edit] Movie career
Anika started her movie career back in 1999 with her debut movie King of the Bingo Game. Next she was seen in From justin to Kelly in 2003. With her 3rd movie Temptation in 2004 and Surviving Christmas in 2004. Final her big break came with her hit role in the movie Dreamgirls.
In December 2006, Rose will be seen in the movie adaptation of the Broadway musical Dreamgirls directed by Bill Condon. Rose, Beyonce Knowles and American Idol's Jennifer Hudson portray The Dreams, a 1960s girl group from Chicago that becomes a pop sensation. Rose stars as Lorell Robinson who is in a tragic romance with the aging R&B star James "Thunder" Early played by Eddie Murphy.
| Movie | Character | Year |
|---|---|---|
| King of the Bingo Game | Film Noir Female | 1999 |
| From Justin to Kelly | Kaya | 2003 |
| Temptation | Fog | 2004 |
| Surviving Christmas | Choir | 2004 |
| Dreamgirls | Lorrell Robinson | 2006 |
[edit] Television Appearances
| Show | Character | Year |
|---|---|---|
| 100 Centre Street[1 Episode] |
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2001 |
| Third Watch[1 Episode] | Monay | 2002 |
[edit] Awards and Nominations
1. Tony Award- Best Featured Actress in a Musical, winner
