Sentences with phrase «talent as an actress»

They are ideas of female screwball archetypes that Channing, much to her talent as an actress, is able to run with, but offer no solid characterization.

Her incredible beauty, unique and brilliant talent as an actress from 1941 to 2001 is part of her legacy.

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With her genuine smile, earthy beauty, and striking green eyes, Melina Kanakaredes staked her claim on daytime television in The Guiding Light before expanding her talents to numerous other popular series and, eventually, the silver screen.Born and raised in Akron, OH, the second - generation Greek - American was the third daughter of an insurance salesman and homemaker who began her career as an actress in a community theater production of Tom Sawyer at the age of eight.

The first, Jesus» Son, cast the actress as a heroin addict, while the second, Woody Allen's Sweet and Lowdown, featured her as a shy, mute woman who gets used and abused by a legendary jazz guitarist (Sean Penn) whose musical talent runs in inverse proportion to his qualities as a human being.

Though McAdams» early screen roles found her specializing in the bitchy teen princess to maximum effect, closer inspection reveals a skilled dramatic actress who no doubt has the talent to move beyond the high - school trappings of such comedies as The Hot Chick and Mean Girls.Born to a truck driver and a nurse in London, Ontario, Canada, McAdams warmed to the spotlight early on by taking up competitive skating at just four years old.

Involvement with another troupe, the New York Youth Theater, provided more traditional stage experience through such productions as Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat, and it was while performing with that troupe that a talent agent recognized great potential in the burgeoning actress.

Dawn Olivieri could be described as honest and sincere, stunningly beautiful, and an actress with undeniable raw talent.

She's known as a very talented character actress, who directors love to cast because of her amazing talent for both dramatic and comedic roles.

Her work in Hartley's films established the blonde, strong - jawed actress as a solid talent with a proclivity for deadpan humor, something she has also exhibited in a variety of film, television, and stage productions including Tom Noonan's What Happened Was..., a darkly humorous date movie that earned Sillas particular praise.A native of Brooklyn, where she was born June 5, 1965, Sillas studied at the acting conservatory at the State University of New York at Purchase.

«Julia Roberts is a consummate actress with a range as vast as her talent,» Festival Chairman Harold Matzner said in a statement.

The director: Maïwenn (France) The talent: Actress - turned - writer - director Maïwenn Le Besco (who prefers going by her first name, and whom US viewers might remember as the blue - tentacled soprano from «The Fifth Element») takes the lead role herself, starring opposite French rapper - turned - actor Joeystarr.

Daniela Vega is the first openly transgender actress and model in Chile, and her portrayal of Marina Vidal, a trans woman who works as a waitress in Santiago to support her career as a cabaret singer, signals her as a world - class talent.

Ariana Bernstein stars as «Guin,» a former child star now grown into a pump & narcissistic adult who still hopes to be a successful actress even though she has neither good looks nor great talent.

«A formidable talent and an actress who is truly on the rise, we could not be more thrilled to be able to honor her as this year's «CinemaCon Female Star of Tomorrow.»

Easy A is probably the quintessential Emma Stone movie, the small - time production that chose the up and coming actress as its lead and acted as a pedestal where the talented individual could blast her acting talents from the rooftops.

Whoever was going to be cast as Naomi, had to be an actress of considerable talent and needed the ability to be the sexy kitten but still warrant an emotional reaction from the audience when called upon.

Her abilities as an actress have always presented great talent and depth, but not always showcased in the right roles.

I recently had the opportunity to conduct a short interview with actress Diva Tyler, who has appeared in TV shows such as («Eastbound & Down», «Single Ladies», «Local Talent», and «Constantine»), among many others.

One of the films that didn't blow us away at Sundance, but offered a solid film full of jokes made just for cinephiles, was In a World... The film directed by actress Lake Bell follows a young female voice coach (Bell) as she joins the all - male race to land the white - hot new trailer of a blockbuster trilogy, and with it lay claim to the legendary trailer catchphrase «In a world...» She faces stuffy, douchebag competition in Ken Marino and even her own father (Fred Melamed), a legendary voice - over artist who can't bring himself to recognize his daughter's talent.

Here, she talks changing her script to give the lead role to the actress she'd originally wanted to play the mother, and about what she learned as a talent producer who walked actors to and from set for seven years.

So far, her work on True Detective has received mixed reviews; nevertheless, her role as the tough, yet vulnerable Ani Bezzerides is a fitting parallel to McAdams» own efforts to distinguish herself as an actress with broad appeal and a reservoir of talent.

Based on a script by Chris Galletta that finished high on the 2009 Black List, we're expecting an offbeat combination of «Moonrise Kingdom,» «Son Of Rambow» and» Where The Wild Things Are» (we may yet be way off...), and while the film has a trio of newcomers in the lead roles, there's some ace comic talent in the supporting cast, including «Community» actress Alison Brie, and «Parks & Rec» duo Nick Offerman and Megan Mullally as some of the boys» parents.

This year, Doremus was back with the excellent «Breathe In» (which also stars Jones), and the filmmaker clearly still has an eye for talent, as Mackenzie Davis, who co-stars in the film, was one of the most talked about actresses in Park City.

All three of these actresses would be more than worthy of the role, as they have all proven their talent in the projects they have taken on over the years.

-- «Judy Berlin» (1999): This small - budget gem, shot in black and white, stars Edie Falco as a klutzy Long Island woman, without any particular talent, who decides to go to Hollywood to be an actress.

In an almost «Rock of Ages» - style casting fashion, the film has lined up a bunch of talent along with Bartha, like Malin Akerman as Blondie singer Debbie Harry and Alan Rickman as proprietor Hily Kristal, with «The Twilight Saga» actress Ashley Greene playing Kristal's daughter.

It's also just picked up a few official plaudits at the Genart (ist) Emerging Actor Awards, which celebrates upcoming talent on all sides, where Madeleine Martin (who you might recognise as Becca from the excellent Californication) grabbed the emerging actress award and Devon Graye for best emerging actor.

It's a shockingly understated role for an Oscar - winner, explicating the actress» meteoric rise as a function of both talent and selflessness.

Also, the cast is pretty much stacked with talent, including Anya Taylor - Joy, who has proven to be an incredible actress at a young age with her performance in «The Witch» and whose role as the AI in question should be suitably captivating.

That unfair moniker does a disservice to her talents and accomplishments as an actress and co-writer.

Elizabeth Taylor's Roulette marriages and Jane Fonda's outspoken politics kept them in the national conversation the same way Jennifer Lawrence falling over seems to for us today; thankfully, both were supported by legitimate talent and the ability to adapt as actresses over time.

Rebecca Hall is momentous as Christine, a deeply unhappy woman whose ambition has never matched her talent, and the actress is incredibly sympathetic in the part.

It introduced the world to the talents of both director Ridley Scott and actress Sigourney Weaver, who became an instant star as Warrant Officer Ripley, the lone survivor of the titular creature.

As Gillian gets to experience her own Jason Bourne moment (realising she can kick ass, while she is kicking ass), you have to appreciate the actress's talents.

True to form, Leisure Suit Larry Box Office Bust features sophomoric comedy and bombshell babes thanks to the writing talents of Allen Covert and an All - Star cast of actors and actresses, including Jay Mohr, Dave Attell, Shannon Elizabeth, Carmen Elektra, Patrick Warburton, Jeffrey Tambor, Nikki Cox, Peter Graves, Jane Lynch and Josh Keaton as the voice of Larry Loveage.

Voice actress Ashly Burch proved herself to be a serious talent with her standout role as Chloe Price is Life is Strange, and she brings the same level of emotion and depth to Aloy.