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Daphne Rubin-Vega Biography
Birth Name:Daphne Rubin-Vega
Birth Place:Panama City, Panama
Profession Actress, Soundtrack, Writer, Producer
Fast Facts
- Won a 1999 Blockbuster Entertainment Award for her work in "Wild Things․"
- Received the Theatre World Award for Best Actress for her portrayal of the character Mimi in "RENT․"
- In 2001, she won the New York International Independent Film & Video Festival Feature Film Award for Best Actress
- Started out as a member of the Latin group Pajama Party
- Trained in acting at Michael Howard Studios in New York
- Was featured in the revival recording of "The Rocky Horror Show․"
- Used her own clothes as costumes for her role in the original Broadway production of "RENT․"
Awards
- 1999ALMA Award-Outstanding Actress in a Feature Film: nominated
- 1999Blockbuster Entertainment Award-Favorite Supporting Actress - Suspense: winner
- 2001Feature Film Award-Best Actress: winner
- 2011Independent Spirit Award-Best Supporting Female: nominated
- 2013Cast Collaboration Award-Feature Film: winner
- 2013ISA-Best Supporting Actress (Drama): nominated
- 2014ISA-Best Lead Actress - Drama: nominated
- 2021HMMA Award-Song - Onscreen Performance: nominated