Photos from Ask Men
Did you know that Ojibway actress Tamara Podemski was nominated for Best Supporting Female for her role in Four Sheets to the Wind at the 2008 Independent Spirit Awards? I reviewed that film for Reel Artsy last year so you can read that review here. If you haven't seen that movie, you should really consider buying the DVD because I was blown away by how powerful she was as Miri Smallhill.
Podemski was nominated alongside Anna Kendrick, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Marisa Tomei and Cate Blanchett who took the prize home. How amazing is it that this talented Ojibway artist was nominated alongside Cate Blanchett? Such a surreal, beautiful moment I am sure. When I watched the clip above my heart skipped a few beats seeing her in the crowd and having her name called.
I am such a big fan of Tamara Podemski both in her acting and singing career. Her song "Standing Strong" caused me to break up with a boyfriend who wasn't being 100% supportive of me back in 2005. So basically she has helped shape my life and take a stand for myself in a greater way when I needed that extra nudge. I am so looking forward to seeing what's in store from this talented powerhouse.
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I've never really heard of her, beyond slight mentionings by other people. Didn't know she's Anishinaabe kwe, either. I'll have to check into her.
ReplyDeleteDJ TR-ONE - yes I guess because I am in Toronto she is more well known here. I though most people knew of her though. Cool - glad to share!
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