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Sydney Tamiia Poitier is the 2012 BIFF Shining Star Honouree: Sydney is the daughter of famous diplomat and Oscar-winning actor Sidney Poitier. She has worked with such esteemed directors as Quentin Tarantino, Clint Eastwood, as well as starring in Helen Mirren's directorial debut for Showtime "Happy Birthday". She went on to star in the NBC series "First Years", followed by playing the title character in the sitcom "Abby" on UPN. Sydney had a recurring part in season one of Joan of Arcadia, where she played Rebecca Askew, the love interest of Joan's older brother, Kevin. She was also a regular on the first season of Veronica Mars. Coincidentally, her role in both series was related to journalism - on Joan of Arcadia she worked at the same newspaper as Kevin, and on Veronica Mars she was Veronica's journalism teacher. In 2007, Poitier starred in Death Proof, director Quentin Tarantino's segment of the movie Grindhouse as radio DJ Jungle Julia. She had a series regular role in the 2008 series Knight Rider, as FBI Agent Carrie Rivai. She most recently had a recurring role on Private Practice. (Wikipedia)
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Nassau, Bahamas – The Bahamas International Film Festival (BIFF) announced that
actress Sydney Tamiia Poitier (“Death Proof”, “The List”), daughter of
legendary Oscar winning actor American/Bahamian actor Sidney Poitier and
actress Joanna Shimkus, will be honored with BIFF’s signature Shining
Star Tribute. The announcement was made by BIFF Founder & Executive
Director Leslie Vanderpool.
The Festival’s prestigious Shining Star Award is given to an actor or
actress whose noteworthy performances have put them on the path for
elite and lasting stardom in the industry.
Sydney Tamiia Poitier will be
on hand for the special award tribute presentation on
Saturday,
December 8th at the Atlantis Theater on Paradise Island at 7pm.
Commented Vanderpool, “Nobody embodies the spirit of BIFF’s Shining
Star Award more than Sydney Tamiia Poitier. She is one of the most
gracious, exciting and multi-talented performer who excels in Film and
TV, we know the Bahamian community will embrace her and help us
celebrate her past, current and, most certainly, future success. As
anyone who has seen Sydney’s collection performances can attest, Sydney
is definitely one of the most gorgeous and talented actors who’s star is
shining brightly and rising rapidly.”
A graduate from New York University, Poitier was featured as one of
People Magazine “50 Most Beautiful People in 2001, Won Best Actress for
“Nine Lives” at the Lorcarno International Film Festival and nominated
for Best Ensemble Cast for the Gotham Awards.
Poitier appeared in a leading role in the film, “Death Proof,” (2007)
as character Jungle Julia, directed by Quentin Tarantino, co-starring
Kurt Russell, Zoe Bell, Rosario Dawson, Vanessa Ferlito and Rose
McGowan. Poitier also appeared in “The List” (2007) as Cecile, which she
was nominated for Outstanding Actress at the Image Awards.
Sydney Tamiia Poitier has landed many TV Series and TV Movies such as
“Private Practice” as Michelle; “Knight Rider” as Carrie Rivai; “Grey’s
Anatomy” as Deborah Fleiss; “Joan Of Arcadia” as Rebecca Askew; “Abby”
as Abby Newman and “Free Of Eden” as Nicole Turner, where she Co-starred
with her father Oscar Winner, Sidney Poitier.
BIFF 2012 begins Thursday, December 6th in Nassau and runs through Sunday, December 9th. Additional announcements pertaining to the Festival will be made in the coming weeks.
About the Bahamas International Film Festival
The Bahamas International Film Festival
(BIFF) is a nonprofit organization committed to providing the local
community and international festival-goers with a diverse presentation
of films from the Bahamas and around the world. In addition to
showcasing films that might not otherwise be released theatrically, BIFF
provides unique cultural experiences, educational programs, and forums
for exploring the past, present and future of cinema. www.bintlfilmfest.com
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Save The Date: December 6 - 9
Best Of Fest Eleuthera: December 10 -14
BIFF 2012 Sponsors:
Atlantis, RBC Royal Bank, Esso, BTC
powered by Lime, Coldwell Banker / Lightbourne Realty, Carrousel Yacht
Enterprises, Ministry Of Tourism, Bahamas Ferries, Nassau Paradise
Island Promotion Board, Bahamas Air, Majestic Tours, Bahamas Tourism
Channel, Bahamas Airport Advertising Ltd., Bahamas Sol, Dermalogica
Bahamas & Caribbean, Bahama Hand Print, Kings Realty, Orico,
SandyToes, Bahama Divers, The Sign Post, IDYA Studio, Coles Of Nassau,
Breezes Resort & Spa, Lilo Studios, Paintball Arena, Best Buy
Furniture, Master Technicians, Self Drive Boat Adventures, Sheraton,
Breezes, Coral Sands Resort in Harbour Island, Pineapple Fields Hotel in
Governor's Harbour, Moet & Chandon, Caribbean Bottling Company, Sir
Speedy, Heineken, Jolly Roger, The Bahamas Weekly, Alumaworx, Jim
Whitehead Nassau Florist, Sherman Williams and many more. Among the
Friends of the Festival are: Dr. & Mrs. Vanderpool, Mr. & Mrs
Gregory Cleare, Mr. Raymond Winder, Mr. & Mrs. Paul King, Mr. James
Lyle, Mrs. Meta Gail Charles and Dr. Lorne Charles, The Nassau Guardian,
Tribune.
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