Patina Miller

Birth Name:

Patina Rena Miller

Birth Place:

Pageland, South Carolina, United States

Profession

Actress, Soundtrack

Won a 2013 Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Actress in a Musical for "Pippin․"
Attended Carnegie Mellon University on a full scholarship, graduating in 2006 with a degree in musical theatre
Attended the Governor's School for the Arts & Humanities in her native state of South Carolina
Began singing in her church's gospel choir
Quote: "(From her Twitter profile) "I love performing․""
Earned a Tony Award for her performance in the 2013 revival of "Pippin․"
Known for starring in both the West End and Broadway productions of "Sister Act․"
Replaced by actress Raven-Symoné on the "Sister Act" tour
Secured the role of Commander Paylor in "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Parts 1 and 2․"
Starred on the soap opera "All My Children․"
Was one of three finalists for the role of Effie White in "Dreamgirls," which eventually went to actress Jennifer Hudson along with an Academy Award for the performance

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