Marguerite Derricks
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Marguerite Derricks, also known as Marguerite Pomerhn, is an award-winning choreographer, ballerina and actress born in Buffalo, New York[1] in 1961.
While a youth, Derricks went to the National Ballet School of Canada and admired Karen Kain.[1] It has been noted that Derricks was behind the choreography of two films similar in their subject matter, Striptease (1996) and Showgirls (1995).[2] Her later work includes the Austin Powers films, 10 Things I Hate About You (1999), Donnie Darko (2001), Little Miss Sunshine (2006), and Spider-Man 3 (2007). After the first Austin Powers film, she became famous and increased her reputation with an advertisement for The Gap, "Go Go." During one interview, she said that with regard to her newfound popularity, "it all started with Mike [Myers]," (the star of Austin Powers) and added that "Go Go has changed my life."[1]
In 2006, Derricks choreographed Sister Act the Musical, which had its world premiere at the Pasadena Playhouse.
[edit] Recognition
In 1997, 1998 and 1999, Derricks won Emmy Awards for her work on the television series 3rd Rock from the Sun and Fame L.A., and Goodwill Games Opening Celebration. In 2002, she won an American Choreography Award for her work on That 70's Show.[3]
[edit] References
- ^ a b c Bob Thompson, "A woman on the Go Go: Catchy Gap ad, Austin Powers' moves make choreographer a hot commodity," Kingston Whig - Standard. Kingston, Ontario: July 5, 1999, pg. 27.
- ^ Stanley Kauffmann, "Survivors," New Republic, 7/29/96, Vol. 215 Issue 5, pages 24-25.
- ^ Internet Movie Database, "Awards for Marguerite Pomerhn Derricks," URL accessed 18 January 2007.
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