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Rosario DawsonBirth Date :
May 09, 1979Birth Place :
New York City, NY, USAClaim to fame :
As Ruby in "Kids" (1995)
2009 ALMA Awards Honorees in Movie
August 26, 2009 11:08:13The honorees for ALMA Awards 2009's special achievement in motion picture category have been unraveled by the National Council of La Raza. On Tuesday, August 25 at a news conference at Beso Restaurant, NCLR President and CEO Janet Murguia and Executive Producer Eva Longoria revealed that there will be 11 actors and 8 actresses competing for Best Actor and Best Actress.
Among those vying for Best Actor of the Year title are "Vicky Cristina Barcelona" leading man Javier Bardem, "Two Lovers" star Joaquin Phoenix and "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" actor Ramon Rodriguez. Meanwhile, the actresses receiving nominations include Cameron Diaz, Eva Mendes, Michelle Rodriguez, Penelope Cruz and Rosario Dawson.
Movie Winners List of 40th Annual NAACP Image Awards
February 13, 2009 11:02:47"The Secret Life of Bees" has come out victorious at the 40th Annual NAACP Image Awards. On Thursday night, February 12, the female-driven drama that has dominated the awards nominations with nine nods walked away with two top honors, the Outstanding Motion Picture as well as Outstanding Directing in a Motion Picture for its helmer Gina Prince-Bythewood.
For the Outstanding Motion Picture title, the movie about a tormented young girl finding solace in the world of beekeeping beat out "Cadillac Records", "Miracle at St. Anna", "Seven Pounds" and "The Family That Preys". As for Gina Prince-Bythewood, she bested over Darnell Martin of "Cadillac Records", Patrik Ian Polk of "Noah's Arc: Jumping the Broom", Spike Lee of "Miracle at St. Anna" and Tyler Perry of "The Family That Preys".
'Seven Pounds' Hits Los Angeles for Red Carpet Treatment
December 17, 2008 04:12:57Less than a week from its debut in U.S. theaters, "Seven Pounds" rolled down red carpet in Los Angeles for its premiere celebration. Held at Mann Village Theatre in Westwood on Tuesday, December 16, the special screening event was highlighted with the streaming in of many Hollywood celebrities.
From the cast ensemble, Will Smith, Rosario Dawson, Woody Harrelson, Michael Ealy, Madison Pettis, Barry Pepper, Ryan Ochoa and Sarah Jane Morris were all seen attending the event. Joining them on the evening were the movie's crew, including director Gabriele Muccino and producers Steve Tisch and Todd Black.
'Sin City 2' Possibly Starts Shooting in Spring 2009
December 06, 2008 10:12:33The sequel of "Sin City" could fall into production in Spring 2009. While doing the publicity for her upcoming drama "Seven Pounds", Rosario Dawson let out confirmation to IESB that the script of "Sin City 2" has been completed and the production is eyed to be kicked off sometime in April 2009.
What the 29-year-old suggested was similar to those said by director/screenwriter Frank Miller earlier. "Sin City 2 is written," Miller told IGN on December 4 at "The Spirit" junket. "It's mainly a matter of working out the details of the production. I'm hoping to do it with Robert Rodriguez again in the same circumstances that we did the first one, and we could be shooting as soon as April."
Looking Into 'Seven Pounds' From Rosario Dawson's Eyes
November 25, 2008 10:11:23A first look into "Seven Pounds" has been let out exclusively by ET. Focusing on the relationship between Ben Thomas played by Will Smith and Emily Posa portrayed by Rosario Dawson, the behind-the-scene video contains commentary from Dawson about the situation her character is dealing with, and about the definition of the love story for the film.
The two-minute video also gives out a glimpse of Woody Harrelson who stars as blind pianist Ezra Turner. Talking about the beauty of the story, Harrelson also revealed the challenging part of playing the piano. Apart from this behind-the-scene video, three new television promos for the drama film has been found as well and posted after the ET's video.
Actress Rosario Dawson Quashes Engagement Report
October 30, 2008 02:10:17Breaking her silence over her love life with DJ Mathieu Schreyer, Rosario Dawson has denied the circulating speculation claiming they are engaged. Setting the record straight on their romance, she tells People that she and Mathieu indeed are dating, but they have yet planned to get married.
"Believe me, no," Rosario tells the weekly magazine at a New York bash in honor of the 2009 Audi A4. "Oh my God, I'd be getting calls from my grandmother being like, 'Mija! How come I had to read this first?'"
'Eagle Eye' Throws Red Carpet Premiere in Hollywood
September 17, 2008 11:09:48In anticipation of their latest thriller's theatrical release on September 26, DreamWorks SKG have rolled down its red carpet to celebrate the L.A. premiere of "Eagle Eye". The special screening event was held at the Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood on Tuesday, September 16 and was made merry with the streaming in of the Tinseltown's A-listers.
The star-studded extravaganza mostly saw the movie's cast ensemble from Michelle Monaghan and Rosario Dawson to Shia LaBeouf, Billy Bob Thornton and Michael Chiklis. Additionally, joining LaBeouf on the red carpet was his "Transformers" co-star Megan Fox. Aside from her, other celebrity guests making special appearance on the red carpet included Kristin Cavallari and Maria Bello.
Rosario Dawson Engaged to Boyfriend, DJ Mathieu Schreyer?!
April 10, 2008 03:04:23Rosario Dawson has sparked rumor of an engagement. The actress, perhaps best known for her roles in such films as "He Got Game," "Sin City," and "Rent" allegedly engaged to boyfriend, DJ Mathieu Schreyer, as she's been spotted wearing a new gold ring on her left ring finger.
Dawson showed off her new bling to photographers after leaving Hollywood's Foxtail Restaurant on Saturday, April 5. No single word has been issued by the movie beauty thus far.
Rosario Dawson Scores Herself a New Boyfriend
January 25, 2008 02:01:40Rosario Dawson is single no more. The actress, who's best known for playing Mimi Marquez in the 2005 drama musical "Rent", has been spotted out in California with her new boyfriend.
Dawson and her supposed new boyfriend, Mathieu Schreyer, aka DJ Mr. French, were snapped going on a shopping spree in Venice, Calif. on Thursday afternoon, January 24.
Supermodel Naomi Campbell Announced Plans for Charity Fashion Show
September 11, 2007 02:09:12
"Fashion For Relief." Supermodels will do the runway for good deed. Supermodel Naomi Campbell has announced plans for a charity fashion show in London to raise money for the victims of this year's UK floods.
To help launch the event, to be held in the British Fashion Council tent at the Natural History Museum on the evening of September 20th, Campbell has recruited some of her supermodel friends, including Yasmin Le Bon, Elle MacPherson, and Jodie Kidd among others.
Kanye West Named GQ's International Man of the Year
September 06, 2007 03:09:32
Kanye West was one lucky winner at the 10th annual GQ Awards held Tuesday night September 4th at Covent Garden's Royal Opera House in London. The rap star was named International Man of the Year, had his award being handed by actress Rosario Dawson.
The GQ Awards, said to "have always been about honoring the most talented British men (and one Woman!) from politics to the press, sport to entertainment," was hosted by renowned music legend Sir Elton John.
Rosario Dawson Doesn't Think She Will Be Miri in Kevin Smith's Porno
August 08, 2007 11:08:25
Kevin Smith should probably be flabbergasted by now knowing that he won't have his primary wish granted on getting his "Clerks II" star Rosario Dawson boards his new writing-directing project "Zack and Miri Make a Porno."
Dawson has just pointed out to MTV that she does not think she can really be part of the movie due to her commitment to "Eagle Eye", the new thriller flick from "Disturbia" maker D.J. Caruso. Smith recently was noticed to be more than keen to have the actress in the comedy, even admitted to have written the part of Miri specifically for her.
Rosario Dawson and Michelle Monaghan Get Into Eagle Eye
August 04, 2007 11:08:27
Early companions to Shia LaBeouf for his next vehicle "Eagle Eye" finally are picked up.
Pic's director D.J. Caruso, who recently directed LaBeouf in hit movie "Disturbia", has exclusively told MTV News that Rosario Dawson and Michelle Monaghan are both set to join the rising actor in the project with representatives of the latter one confirming the statement.
"Porno" Helmer Desperate to Have Rosario Dawson In
July 19, 2007 04:07:12
Gearing up for his next movie project "Zack and Miri Make a Porno", New Jersey-based filmmaker Kevin Smith has pointed out to MTV that he is keen to board the flick with his "Clerks II" star Rosario Dawson in it.
"I wrote [the role of Miri] for Rosario Dawson," so he confessed. "I'd be kind of flabbergasted if she didn't do it."
Trio Take Pity on "Poor Things"
May 26, 2007 02:05:24
Representing the young generation in the grandma gang comedy, Lindsay Lohan, Rosario Dawson, and Channing Tatum have all been put together to star in "Poor Things", a big screen production of Still Rolling Productions.
Toplined by veteran actresses Shirley MacLaine and Olympia Dukakis, the flick is inspired by real news events and crime scandals surrounding recent arrests and convictions of mischievous elderly women. The various "grandma gangs" exploits have included scams as well as cons involving drug sales, insurance fraud, also murder.
Rosario Dawson Dating Movie Director Eli Roth
April 11, 2007 12:04:30
New rumors surface by the hour that Rosario Dawson is dating Eli Roth.
The actress and movie director reportedly hit it off while promoting their new film project, "Grindhouse."
Rosario Dawson & Rose McGowan Wear Nothing but Bullet Belts on the Cover of Rolling Stone Mag
April 05, 2007 10:04:49
Rosario Dawson and Rose McGowan are a perfect match. Not only the two beauties match on screen, but off screen as well. See the prove on the cover of the upcoming edition of Rolling Stone magazine, for which the hot chicks are baring all.
In a so-called girl-on-girl action, both Dawson and McGowan wearing nothing but bullet belts. They look sexy. No, not sexy, but hot actually. Get the special new issue of Rolling Stone on newsstands until April 19th and treat your eyes with the actresses getting dirty.
MTV to Honor Jim Carrey & Spike Lee
June 03, 2006 11:06:15
It was announced Thursday June 1st, 2006 that actor Jim Carrey and director Spike Lee will both be presented with special prizes during the 2006's MTV Movie Awards, which will air June 8 on MTV from the Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City, Calif.
As of Carrey, the funny man is being honored with the MTV Generation Award for his work in keeping the MTV audience entertained with years of memorable movie performances. Elsewhere, Lee will receive the Silver Bucket of Excellence Award for his film, "Do the Right Thing".
Dawson Included in the "Descent"
July 18, 2005 11:07:31Not only Rosario Dawson is good at producing movie, but acting as well. Approvingly, she's been approached to star in the psychological thriller "Descent," besides her recent bustle producing the movie written by Brian Priest and Talia Lugacy, who is also producing. Dawson is slated to play the role of Maya, a college student who turns into a vengeful seductress after a shocking act of violence. "Descent" is set for a September release date.
