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Anika Noni Rose

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Anika Noni Rose Fast Facts:

Made her Broadway debut in 1998 as Rusty in the musical Footloose.
Won a 2001 Obie Award, along with the rest of the cast, for the off-Broadway play Eli's Comin'.
First major movie role was in the 2003 comedy From Justin to Kelly.
Auditioned for a back-up singer part in the 2004 Broadway musical Caroline, or Change but won the supporting role of Emmie that earned her many accolades, including a Tony.
Had to wear 6-in. heels in Dreamgirls to appear in frame with much taller co-stars Beyoncé Knowles and Jennifer Hudson.
Played Maggie in the all-black cast 2008 Broadway revival of Cat on a Hit Tin Roof.
Provided the voice for Princess Tiana, Disney's first black princess, in the 2009 animated movie The Princess and the Frog.

Anika Noni Rose Relationships:
Claudia Rose - Mother
John Rose Jr. - Father
Anika Noni Rose Awards:
2004 Tony: Actress (Featured Role--Musical) - Winner
College:
Florida A&M University, Tallahassee, FL (BA in Theater); American Conservatory Theater, San Francisco, CA (MFA, 1997)