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Kinga Philipps Biography

Birth Name:Kinga Szpakiewicz

Birth Place:Warsaw, Poland

Profession Actress, Producer

Fast Facts

  • Is a supporter of the charities Waves for Water, Oceana, Surfrider Foundation, and Shark Research Institute
  • Won an Action on Film Award for Best Actress - Feature for "20 Ft Below: The Darkness Descending" in 2013
  • Was nominated for an Action on Film Award for Best Picture for "20 Ft Below: The Darkness Descending" in 2013
  • Graduated from Oklahoma State University with a degree in Broadcast Journalism
  • Made her screen acting debut in the film "Tomcats" in 2001
  • Quote: "I love acting, I love hosting, I love journalism, I love comedy․ I have the right to․․․do it all․ As long as I'm passionate about it․․․I believe I am free to order from the drive-thru of career options as much as I desire․․․we all are․"
  • Produced and hosted the Yahoo series "Current Driver" and "Current Traveler․"
  • Best known as the writer, producer, and host of "Google Current" and as the writer and host of "Velvet Red TV․"
  • Played the role of Austin's Mom in the 2002 film "Austin Powers in Goldmember․"

Awards

  • 2013Action on Film Award-Best Actress - Feature: winner
  • 2013Action on Film Award-Best Picture: nominated