Do You Believe In Majic? Cynthia Erivo Does
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Cynthia Erivo received an Academy Award Nomination for Best Actress for her role as Elphaba in the film “Wicked”. This is her second Best Actress nomination, as she was previously nominated for her role in “Harriet” in 2020. If she wins, she would become the youngest EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony) winner in history3!
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Cynthia Erivo draws inspiration from her Nigerian heritage and her mother’s resilience during the Nigerian Civil War. Influenced by musicals and storytelling, she strives to bring depth to complex female characters in her performances. Her passion for strong women’s stories and her personal experiences significantly shape her work.
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Posted on Instagram:
“Moments like this don’t come along very often, and when they do, it is sacrilege to let them pass by without a moment of gratitude. I am grateful, grateful to @theacademy, grateful to be a part of something that makes people feel seen, grateful to be a cog in the wheel of a piece that makes us believe in magic, grateful to have experienced a dream come true, and deeply deeply grateful for this unbelievable recognition,”
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Congratulations Cynthia!
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