Caribbean-American
actress Rhona Fox received
the Rising Sun Award at the Caribbean Heritage Salute to Hollywood & the Arts gala
in
Hollywood, California, on Friday, June 20, 2013. She was honoured along with
actor Reno Wilson (currently stars on Mike &
Molly on CBS and of Antiguan heritage) and Paula Madison
(a
former vice-president of NBC Universal and part owner of WNBA Los Angeles
Sparks team, and of Jamaican heritage).
The Caribbean Heritage Organization (CHO)
has been hosting this awards ceremony since 2007 and selected Fox as
this year’s emerging actor. The Rising Sun
is
awarded to one actor of Caribbean heritage each year and past recipients
include Tatyana Ali.
In her acceptance speech, Fox was humbled to receive this
prestigious honor and shared it with everyone attending, as the gala also
served as a fundraiser for local charities and a scholarship in Haiti. “I’m so
thrilled to receive the Rising Sun Award from the Caribbean Heritage
Organization and had an amazing time celebrating this incredible recognition in
true Hollywood fashion,” states Fox. “All this support encourages me to keep
chasing this crazy dream of mine and I look forward to making my Caribbean
people proud.”
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| Rhona Fox on the Red Carpet |
The red carpet event took place at the ritzy Hilton Universal City and kicked-off with a VIP press
reception, where Fox
was
interviewed by various media outlets. The party then moved to the formal
ballroom, where dinner was served and patrons were entertained by musical
numbers and various Caribbean folk dances, which included Garifuna and Junkanoo
dance ensembles. The awards were presented to the three honourees, with video
tributes introducing each person. For Fox’s tribute, she was congratulated by
her mother, soca star Farmer Nappy and dancehall icon Shaggy. Each honouree delivered
heartfelt acceptance speeches before the gala erupted into dancing and a true
celebration.
“We are honored that the beautiful and talented Rhona Fox was present to
receive our 2013 Rising Sun Award,” says Marva Herman, Executive Director of
the Caribbean Heritage Organization, who has been spearheading this Salute to
Hollywood and the Arts since 2007.
“Rhona, as an emerging actress and entrepreneur, has done us
Caribbean-Americans proud, and we look forward to even greater things from
her,” added Dr. Claire Nelson, the architect behind Caribbean-American Heritage
Month and Founder of the Institute of Caribbean Studies. Dr. Nelson presented
Fox with the Rising Sun Award.
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| Rhona Fox with CHO Founder, Dr. Claire Nelson |
Fox
was
born in Essequibo, Guyana and relocated with her family to Nassau, Bahamas at
10-years old. She migrated to New York City to attend university and the Big
Apple remains home and work today, for the rising actress. She was awarded Guyana’s Golden Arrowhead
Award in 2012, along with the City of New York
Proclamation, for her contributions to the arts.
The summer is heating up for Fox, as she is booked for
various film and commercial projects, and looks forward to representing her
Caribbean culture and people on the world stage. For more information on Rhona Fox,
visit rhonafox.com and rhonafox.com/epk for media details. Follow her daily
moves on Facebook and Twitter
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