BERRY GORDY, ANGELA BASSETT, NICCO ANNAN, QUINTA BRUNSON, DANIELLE DEADWYLER, MICHAEL B. JORDAN, JONATHAN MAJORS, SCOTT ‘KID CUDI’ MESCUDI, AND GINA PRINCE-BYTHEWOOD AMONG THOSE TO BE HONORED
Taking Place on December 5, 2022 at the Fairmont Century Plaza
(Los Angeles, CA – November 2, 2022) – The Critics Choice Association (CCA) announced today honorees for the 5th annual Celebration of Black Cinema & Television. Hosted by actor, stand-up comedian, and hip-hop icon Bill Bellamy, the event will take place on Monday, December 5, 2022 at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles, CA.
The annual event has grown immensely since it began, having honored just one film, 20 Feet from Stardom, at the very first event. The Critics Choice Association continued to expand the Celebration to include additional honorees each year, adding Television categories to the slate last year. Now in its fifth year, the Celebration of Black Cinema & Television will recognize 15 categories as part of a star-studded night honoring standout achievements in Black filmmaking and television.
“The Celebration of Black Cinema & Television has grown tremendously over the last five years,” said CCA CEO Joey Berlin. “We’re thrilled to be able to recognize such outstanding projects across both film and television, and to honor these incredible actors and filmmakers for their work.”
Songwriter, producer, director, entrepreneur, and founder of Motown Berry Gordy will receive the Icon Award for his unparalleled contribution to music, film and popular culture, while legendary actress Angela Bassett will receive the Career Achievement Award for her extraordinary career and her recent role as Queen Ramonda in the Marvel Studios film, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Actor, producer and director Michael B. Jordan will receive the Melvin Van Peebles Trailblazer Award for his overall contribution to the industry and in celebration of his directorial debut with the United Artists Releasing film, Creed III. In addition to directing the film, he reprises his role as Adonis Creed, as well as produces under his Outlier Society production banner. Grammy Award winning musician, multi-platinum recording artist and actor Scott ‘Kid Cudi’ Mescudi will be honored with the Groundbreaker Award for his starring role as Jabari in the Netflix television event, Entergalactic, which he also created.
The Celebration of Black Cinema & Television will also honor the following:
Actor Nicco Annan will receive the Actor Award for Television for his role as Uncle Clifford on the STARZ hit series, P-Valley.
Writer and director Elegance Bratton will accept the Social Justice Award for his inspiring work on the A24 film, The Inspection.
Emmy award-winning writer, producer, and actress, Quinta Brunson will be presented with the Actress Award for Television for her role as Janine Teagues on ABC’s hit series, Abbott Elementary, which she created and also executive produces.
Actress Danielle Deadwyler will be honored with the Actress Award for Film for her role as Mamie Till-Mobley in the Orion Pictures and United Artists Releasing film, Till.
Actress and comedian Ayo Edebiri will receive the Rising Star Award presented by IMDbPro for her role as Sydney Adamu on the FX series, The Bear.
Actor Brian Tyree Henry will be awarded with the Supporting Actor Award for his performance as James Aucoin in Apple Original Films and A24’s, Causeway.
Actor Quincy Isaiah will also accept the Rising Star Award presented by IMDbPro for his role as Magic Johnson on the HBO Original series, Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty, available to stream on HBO Max.
Emmy and Critics’ Choice Award nominated Jonathan Majors will be presented with the Actor Award for Film for his role as Jesse Brown in Columbia Pictures and Black Label Media aerial war epic, Devotion.
The Director Award for Film will be awarded to director Gina Prince-Bythewood for her work on TriStar Pictures and Entertainment One’s critically-acclaimed, The Woman King.
Writer/Director Nikyatu Jusu will accept the Breakthrough Film Award for the Amazon Studios and Blumhouse film, Nanny.
The Ensemble Award will be presented to the cast of ABC’s sitcom, The Wonder Years, Elisha “EJ” Williams, Dulé Hill, Saycon Sengbloh, Laura Kariuki, Julian Lerner, Amari O’Neil, and Milan Ray.
“It has truly been a year to celebrate,” said CCA Board Member Shawn Edwards, Executive Producer of the event. “The unprecedented amount of content about the Black experience on film and television made it very difficult to choose our honorees for this milestone year. And our special Icon Award honoree, Berry Gordy, pushed open a heavy door during the 70s and 80s through his Motown Productions with a string of movies and TV series that helped pave the way for future Black storytellers.”
The Critics Choice Association’s Celebration of Black Cinema & Television will be televised on KTLA in January and shown nationwide on Nexstar stations throughout the month of February in honor of Black History Month.
The Show is produced by Madelyn Hammond and Javier Infante of Madelyn Hammond & Associates.
Event sponsors include Delta Air Lines, Fairmont Century Plaza, GreenSlate, IMDbPro, McBride Sisters Wine Company; Milagro Tequila, and NEP Sweetwater. Event partners are Four Seasons Resort Nevis and Sunkist Growers.
Event logos, headshots, and digital assets can be found HERE.
About the Critics Choice Association (CCA)
The Critics Choice Association is the largest critics organization in the United States and Canada, representing nearly 600 media critics and entertainment journalists. It was established in 2019 with the formal merger of the Broadcast Film Critics Association and the Broadcast Television Journalists Association, recognizing the intersection between film, television, and streaming content. For more information, visit:
DESI ARNAZ, GUILLERMO DEL TORO, ALEJANDRO GONZÁLEZ IÑÁRRITU, LAZ ALONSO, GLORIA CALDERÓN KELLETT, SANTIAGO MITRE, JENNA ORTEGA AND GINA TORRES AMONG THOSE TO BE HONORED
Taking Place on November 13, 2022 at the Fairmont Century Plaza
(Los Angeles, CA – October 14, 2022) – The Critics Choice Association (CCA) announced today select honorees for the 2nd annual Celebration of Latino Cinema & Television. Hosted by actress and producer Justina Machado, the event will take place on November 13, 2022 at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles, CA.
The Critics Choice Association’s Celebration of Latino Cinema & Television showcases standout Latino performances and work, both onscreen and offscreen. This year’s event has expanded to include television honorees, in addition to film honorees.
Actor, producer, and musician Desi Arnaz will be posthumously honored with the Icon Award for his incredible career. Arnaz is the subject, alongside his wife and partner Lucille Ball, of Prime Video’s documentary, Lucy and Desi. Their daughter, actress, singer, and producer Lucie Arnaz, will accept the award on his behalf. Two-time Oscar-winning producer, writer and director Guillermo del Toro will receive the Career Achievement Award for his decades-long career, and for his recent work on Netflix’s film, Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio, while five-time Oscar-winning filmmaker Alejandro González Iñárritu will receive the Director Award for Film for Netflix’s film, Bardo.
“These Celebrations are not only reflective of the CCA’s ever-increasing diverse membership, but of the industry as well,” said CCA CEO Joey Berlin. “The range of Latino talent in front of and behind the camera at this year’s event is incredible.”
Additional honorees include the following:
Actor Laz Alonso will receive the Actor Award for Television for his performance as Mother’s Milk in Prime Video’s six-time Emmy-nominated series, The Boys.
Writer and executive producer Gloria Calderón Kellett will receive the Producer Award for Television for her work on Prime Video’s series, With Love.
Actor Cristo Fernández will receive the Rising Star Award for Television presented by IMDbPro for his performance as Dani Rojas in Apple TV+’s Emmy-winning series, Ted Lasso.
Actress Jenna Ortega will receive the Rising Star Award for Television presented by IMDbPro for her performance as Wednesday Addams in Netflix’s upcoming series, Wednesday.
Actor Brandon Perea will receive the Rising Star Award for Film presented by IMDbPro for his performance as Angel Torres in Universal Pictures’ film, Nope.
Director, Writer, Producer Santiago Mitre will receive the International Film Award for Amazon Studio’s film, Argentina, 1985.
Actress Catalina Sandino Moreno will receive the Breakthrough Actress Award for Television for her performance as Tabitha Matthews in the EPIX, soon to be MGM+ series, FROM.
Late-night personality Guillermo Rodriguez will receive the Special Honoree Award for his 19+ years working side by side with Jimmy Kimmel on ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live.
Actress Gina Torres will receive the Actress Award for Television for Fox’s series, 9-1-1: Lone Star.
Additional honorees will be announced in the coming weeks.
“Recognizing the achievements of Latino artists, performers and visionaries must be paramount in our entertainment industry,” said CCA Board Member and Co-Programmer/Co-Writer Clayton Davis. “I’m proud to be a part of this vital and special Celebration that brings even more visibility and recognition to our vast culture.”
“We’re also immensely proud to be part of this special Celebration recognizing the achievements of the Latino community. It is so important to showcase these performances of our extremely talented honorees” said CCA Co-Programmers/Event Producers, Madelyn Hammond and Javier Infante.
A portion of the proceeds of the event will be donated to fund scholarships for Latine Artists participating in Sundance Collab, Sundance Institute’s digital online learning and community platform.
Sponsors of the event include: Delta Air Lines, Fairmont Century Plaza, GreenSlate, IMDbPro, McBride Sisters Wine Company, and Milagro Tequila.
Event partners include: Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita.
Event logos, headshots, and digital assets can be found HERE.
About the Critics Choice Association (CCA) The Critics Choice Association is the largest critics organization in the United States and Canada, representing more than 580 media critics and entertainment journalists. It was established in 2019 with the formal merger of the Broadcast Film Critics Association and the Broadcast Television Journalists Association, recognizing the intersection between film, television, and streaming content. For more information, visit: www.CriticsChoice.com.
PARK CHAN-WOOK, ZOË CHAO, JOHN CHO, AULI’I CRAVALHO, JAMES HONG, KARYN KUSAMA AND NICK MOHAMMEDAMONG THOSE TO BE HONORED
Gala Event to Take Place on November 4, 2022 at the Fairmont Century Plaza
(IMAGE ABOVE: L to R: Park Chan-wook, Zoë Chao, John Cho, Auli’i Cravalho, James Hong, Karyn Kusama, Nick Mohammed)
(Los Angeles, CA – September 29, 2022) – The Critics Choice Association (CCA) announced today honorees for its inaugural Celebration of Asian Pacific Cinema & Television, honoring the finest achievements in front of and behind the camera. The Celebration will take place on November 4, 2022 at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles, CA.
The Celebration of Asian Pacific Cinema & Television showcases both emerging and established talent. The inaugural event could not come at a better time, following an abundance of show-stopping performances and work in recent projects including Everything Everywhere All at Once, Decision to Leave, Ms. Marvel, Turning Red, Squid Game, Pachinko, The Cleaning Lady, Fire Island, and many more.
This year’s honorees include the following:
Actor James Hong will receive the Icon Award for his incredible career and most recently, his performance as Gong Gong in A24’s film, Everything Everywhere All at Once.
Actor Joel Kim Booster will receive the Breakthrough Actor Award for Film for his performance as Noah in Searchlight Pictures’ film, Fire Island, which he also wrote.
Director and producer Park Chan-wook will receive the Director Award for Film for his work on MUBI’s film, Decision to Leave, which he also co-wrote.
Actress Zoë Chao will receive the Actress Award for Television for her performance as Zoë on Apple TV+’s series, The Afterparty.
Actor John Cho will receive the Actor Award for Film for his performance as Max Park in Prime Video’s film, Don’t Make Me Go.
Actress Auli’i Cravalho will receive the Rising Star Award for Film presented by IMDbPro for her performance as AJ Campos in Hulu’s film, Crush.
Director Hwang Dong-hyuk will receive the Director Award for Television for his Emmy-winning work on Netflix’s series, Squid Game.
Actress Park Eun-bin will receive the Rising Star Award for Television presented by IMDbPro for her performance as Woo Young-woo on Netflix’s series, Extraordinary Attorney Woo.
Executive producer and showrunner Soo Hugh will receive the Showrunner Award for her work on the Emmy-nominated Apple TV+ series, Pachinko.
Li Jun Li will receive the Breakthrough Actress Award for Film for her performance as Lady Fay Zhu in Paramount Pictures’ film, Babylon.
Emmy-nominated executive producer and director Karyn Kusama will receive the Trailblazer Award for her remarkable career, and especially, her work on Showtime’s series, Yellowjackets.
Two-time Emmy nominee Nick Mohammed will receive the Actor Award for Television for his performance as Nathan Shelley on Apple TV+’s Emmy-winning series, Ted Lasso.
Director and writer Domee Shi will receive theAnimated Film Award for her work on Disney and Pixar’s film, Turning Red.
Director and producer David Siev will receive the Social Justice Award for his work on IFC Films’ documentary, Bad Axe.
Actress Élodie Yung will receive the Breakthrough Actress Award for Television for her performance as Thony on Fox/Warner Bros. Television’s series, The Cleaning Lady.
Cast members from the Disney+ series Ms. Marvelwill receive the Ensemble Award for Television for their performances in the show.
“We are thrilled with the response from the studios and networks and their support in recognizing the outstanding talent from the Asian American Pacific Islander community at our inaugural Celebration,” said CCA CEO Joey Berlin.
“For a first-time event, it makes us immensely proud to showcase these films and shows and shine a light on these extraordinary individuals,” said Critics Choice Association member and Co-Programmer/Co-Writer for the event Kylie Mar.
A portion of the proceeds from the event will be donated to CAPE (Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment) to assist with funding a Film Production Grant for one rising filmmaker.
Sponsors of the event include: Delta Air Lines, Fairmont Century Plaza, GreenSlate, IMDbPro, and Milagro Tequila.
The show will be produced by Madelyn Hammond and Javier Infante of Madelyn Hammond & Associates.
Event logos, honoree headshots, and digital assets can be found HERE.
About the Critics Choice Association (CCA)
The Critics Choice Association is the largest critics organization in the United States and Canada, representing more than 580 media critics and entertainment journalists. It was established in 2019 with the formal merger of the Broadcast Film Critics Association and the Broadcast Television Journalists Association, recognizing the intersection between film, television, and streaming content. For more information, visit:
