ESSENCE can be celebrating the cinematic achievements of these in Hollywood this yr, on the seventeenth annual ESSENCE Black Ladies in Hollywood Awardson Thursday, March seventh, on the Academy Museum of Movement Photos hosted byMETHOD MAN.
- Academy Award-nominated actress & Grammy Award winner,Danielle Brooks
- Six-time Grammy-nominated singer and main actress Halle Bailey
- Business powerhouse and President of Unique Programming for STARZ, Kathryn Busby
- Acclaimed screenwriter and showrunner of All American, All American: Homecoming and Discovered, Nkechi Okoro Carroll
Danielle Brooks, an acclaimed actress identified for her breakout function as Tasha “Taystee” Jefferson within the hit collection “Orange Is the New Black,” continues to captivate audiences together with her highly effective performances. She at present stars in THE COLOR PURPLE, the Warner Bros. characteristic movie adaption of the distinguished Broadway musical, directed by Blitz Bazawule and produced by Oprah Winfrey and Steven Spielberg. Brooks reprises her iconic function of ‘Sofia’, portraying one other powerhouse, memorable efficiency that has garnered her Golden Globe, Critics Selection Award, SAG Award, BAFTA Movie Award, and Academy Award nominations for “Finest Supporting Actress”.Together with her magnetic presence and distinctive expertise, Brooks effortlessly brings depth and authenticity to each character she portrays, incomes her widespread recognition and important acclaim in each tv and theater. As she navigates via numerous roles and tasks, Brooks stays a shining instance of resilience, expertise, and illustration within the leisure business.
Halle Bailey, the gifted actress and singer, has swiftly risen to prominence, charming audiences together with her simple expertise and charisma. Finest identified for her soulful vocals and dynamic performances as one half of the R&B duo Chloe x Halle, Halle Bailey has now launched into an thrilling solo profession. Her upcoming function as Ariel in Disney’s live-action adaptation of “The Little Mermaid” has generated immense anticipation and pleasure, showcasing her versatility and star energy. Together with her magnetic presence and boundless potential, Halle Bailey continues to encourage and enchant audiences worldwide, poised for even larger success within the realms of music and movie.
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Kathryn Busby is President of Unique Programming for STARZ.
Primarily based within the firm’s Santa Monica workplace, Busby is accountable for main the programming and improvement workforce for the worldwide premium streaming platform and delivering on its programming mandate dedicated to narratives by, about and for girls and underrepresented audiences.
Busby beforehand served as Senior Vice President, Improvement for Sony Photos Networks the place she developed and produced quite a few tasks together with “Absentia” – the critically acclaimed collection that aired on Amazon for 3 seasons.
She additionally sits on the Board of Administrators of PACE (Philanthropy and Group Engagement) and the Sony Photos Motion Council, which implements the studio’s racial fairness and inclusion initiatives. In 2021, she was honored with an I Have Dream award.
Busby is a graduate of Harvard College the place she acquired a Bachelor of Arts diploma in visible and leisure research.
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Nkechi Okoro Carroll is the founding father of Rock My Soul Productions and is the creator/government producer of the Warner Bros. Tv (WBTV) drama collection Discovered, which debuted earlier this Fall on NBC. The collection was lately renewed for a second season. She can be the chief producer/showrunner of the WBTV dramas All American and All American: Homecoming, which rank as The CW’s #1 and #2 collection amongst key demographics of Adults 18–34 and Adults 18–49.
Previous to her TV writing profession, Okoro Carroll labored for the Federal Reserve, the place her tasks included managing the reserve place for the U.S. banking system and analyzing the impression of financial coverage choices on the home cash markets. All of which she did whereas nonetheless writing and producing performs in New York.
She at present resides in Los Angeles.
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