Shareeka Epps facts for kids
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Shareeka Epps
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| Born | July 11, 1989 Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
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| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2004–present |
Shareeka Epps (born July 11, 1989) is an American actress. She is famous for her role in the 2006 movie Half Nelson, where she acted alongside Ryan Gosling. For her amazing work in that film, she won an important award called the Independent Spirit Award for Best Female Lead.
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Shareeka Epps was discovered when she was in junior high school. This led to her first acting role in a short film.
First Film: Gowanus, Brooklyn
In 2004, Shareeka starred in a short film called Gowanus, Brooklyn. She played a high school student named Drey. The film was a success and won an award at the famous Sundance Film Festival.
Breakthrough Role in Half Nelson
The success of Gowanus, Brooklyn helped create a longer movie called Half Nelson. Shareeka played Drey again in this film. This time, the teacher's role was played by actor Ryan Gosling. Another rising star, Anthony Mackie, also appeared in the movie.
Awards for Half Nelson
Shareeka Epps received many awards and nominations for her performance in Half Nelson.
- She won the Gotham Independent Film Award for Breakthrough Actor in 2006.
- The Boston Society of Film Critics Awards named her Best Supporting Actress in 2006.
- She also won the WFCC Award at the Women Film Critics Circle Awards in 2006.
- In 2007, she won Best Female Lead at the Independent Spirit Awards.
- Shareeka was also nominated for awards from many other groups, including the Broadcast Film Critics Association and the Chicago Film Critics Association Awards.
Life and Other Projects
Shareeka Epps finished high school in 2007. She graduated from Binghamton High School in New York. Later, she went to SUNY Broome Community College and earned her associate's degree.
Other Film and TV Roles
In 2007, Shareeka appeared in the movie Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem. Most of her scenes were cut from the final movie. She had a small part as an extra in one scene.
Her first TV appearance was in 2008. She was in an episode of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit called "Undercover." In 2013, she starred in the movie American Milkshake.
Music Project with Ryan Gosling
In 2009, Shareeka lent her voice to some songs. She provided spoken word vocals for the band Dead Man's Bones. Interestingly, Ryan Gosling, her co-star from Half Nelson, is one of the two members of this band.
Shareeka Epps currently lives in New York.
Filmography
Film Roles
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2004 | Gowanus, Brooklyn | Drey | Short film |
| 2006 | Half Nelson | Drey | |
| 2007 | Neal Cassady | Annie Gibson | |
| 2007 | Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem | Kendra | Uncredited role |
| 2009 | The Winning Season | Lisa Robinson | |
| 2010 | My Soul to Take | Chandele Brown | |
| 2010 | Mother and Child | Ray Lawrence | |
| 2011 | Yelling to the Sky | Fatima Harris | |
| 2013 | American Milkshake | Henrietta |
Television Roles
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2008 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Ashley Tyler | Episode: "Undercover" |
| 2020 | The Fugitive | Ronnie Lawson | 2 episodes |
Awards and Nominations
Shareeka Epps has been recognized with several awards and nominations for her acting.
- Black Reel Awards
- 2007, Best Supporting Actress: Half Nelson (Nominated)
- 2007, Best Breakthrough Performance: Half Nelson (Nominated)
- Boston Society of Film Critics
- 2007, Best Supporting Actress: Half Nelson (Winner)
- Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards
- 2007, Best Young Actress: Half Nelson (Nominated)
- Chicago Film Critics
- 2007, Most Promising Newcomer: Half Nelson (Nominated)
- Independent Spirit Awards
- 2006, Best Female Lead: Half Nelson (Winner)
- Online Film Critics Society
- 2007, Best Breakthrough Performance: Half Nelson (Nominated)
- St. Louis Gateway Film Critics Association
- 2007, Best Supporting Actress: Half Nelson (Nominated)
See also
In Spanish: Shareeka Epps para niños
