Daphne Rubin-Vega

Birth Name:

Daphne Rubin-Vega

Birth Place:

Panama City, Panama

Profession

Actress, Soundtrack, Writer, Producer

In 2001, she won the New York International Independent Film & Video Festival Feature Film Award for Best Actress
Received the Theatre World Award for Best Actress for her portrayal of the character Mimi in "RENT․"
Won a 1999 Blockbuster Entertainment Award for her work in "Wild Things․"
Started out as a member of the Latin group Pajama Party
Trained in acting at Michael Howard Studios in New York
Used her own clothes as costumes for her role in the original Broadway production of "RENT․"
Was featured in the revival recording of "The Rocky Horror Show․"

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
2026Imagen Award - Best Voice-Over Actor:Winner

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