A veteran British actress of film, theatre and television, Sophie Okonedo earned her most prominent notice in 2004's "Hotel Rwanda" as Tatiana. She was recognized by the Academy with an Oscar nomination for her work in the film.
Jennifer Hudson has signed on for the title role of "Winnie," a South African film about the former wife of Nelson Mandela.
Publ.Date : Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:47:56 GMTFiled under: News Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson ('Dreamgirls') has been tapped to play Winnie Mandela , the former wife of South Africa's first black president, Nelson Mandela . Variety reports that the former American Idol contestant will play the title role in the film, 'Winnie.' Production is to begin May 30 in the South African locations of Johannesburg, Cape Town, Transkei and Robben Island ...
Publ.Date : Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:08:36 GMTSophie Okonedo as Sandra Laing in "Skin." Rating: PG-13; some violence and sexuality. Where: Edina.
Publ.Date : Fri, 13 Nov 2009 01:06:13 GMT
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Sophie has a strong theatre background, appearing in such plays as "The Vagina Monologues", "I Just Dropped By to See the Man", "Troilus and Cressida", "Money", and "The Arabian Nights."
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