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Nona Gaye Biography

Birth Name:Nona Marvisa Gaye

Birth Place:Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Profession Actress, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Received an award for Best Theatrical Supporting Actress at the 2002 Black Reel Awards
  • Nominated at the 2005 Gotham Awards for "Crash․"
  • Nominated for an Image Award in 2004 as Outstanding Supporting Actress in a motion picture
  • Nominated for Best Actress at the 2006 Black Reel Awards
  • Is the daughter of musician Marvin Gaye
  • Brought on the stage during a concert by her father, Marvin Gaye, when she was a baby
  • Is the goddaughter of funk musician Rick James
  • Performed at the All Star Tribute for charities and September 11
  • Won the role of Khalilah 'Belinda' Ali in "Ali" despite no prior acting experience
  • Introduced her father, musician Marvin Gaye, on "Soul Train" during a tribute to the musician

Awards

  • 2002Black Reel-Theatrical - Best Supporting Actress: winner
  • 2004Image Award-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture: nominated
  • 2005ACCA-Best Cast Ensemble: winner
  • 2005Gotham Independent Film Award-Best Ensemble Performance: nominated
  • 2006Black Reel-Best Actress: nominated