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Anika Noni Rose on "The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency"
Anika Noni Rose on "The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency" - © HBO
Anika Noni Rose stars as Grace Makutsi on HBO's "The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency."

Anika Noni Rose was best known for her work on stage, but in 2006, that all changed when Rose portrayed Lorrell Robinson, opposite Jamie Foxx, Beyoncé Knowles, Eddie Murphy and Jennifer Hudson in the critically acclaimed, screen adaptation of the hit Broadway musical "Dreamgirls."

Soon after, Anika Noni Rose was cast in the original television adaptation of "The Starter Wife" opposite Debra Messing. She also did a small part in the comedy feature "One Part Sugar," with Danny DeVito and Justin Long. Classically trained in drama at San Francisco's American Conservatory Theater, Anika Noni Rose moved to New York City to pursue her career and her dream of appearing on Broadway. Anika Noni Rose's goal was first realized when she replaced another actor for the last few months of the Broadway run of "Footloose."

In 2004, Anika Noni Rose was honored with a Tony Award for her performance in the widely acclaimed Broadway show "Caroline, or Change." Anika Noni Rose also won a Lucille Lortell Award, a Theatre World Award, a Clarence Derwent Award, and was nominated for a Drama Desk Award for her work in the musical. A reprisal of her role in Los Angeles earned Anika Noni Rose both the Los Angeles Critic's Circle Award and an Ovation Award.

In 2007, Anika Noni Rose starred on Broadway as Maggie in the all-black cast of "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" opposite James Earl Jones, Terrence Howard and Phylicia Rashad.

Anika Noni Rose's impressive theatre repertoire also includes: her Obie Award-winning work on "Eli's Comin" and "Purlie," "Threepenny Opera" and "Tartuffe" at A.C.T's Geary Theater. While in California, Anika Noni Rose received a Drama-Logue Ensemble Award for her role in "Insurrection: Holding History," and won a Garland/Drama-Logue Award for 'Valley Song' at the Berkeley Repertory Theatre.

In addition to her stage work, Anika Noni Rose was a featured vocalist at the Vatican in Leonard Bernstein's "Mass" and has appeared on television in guest roles on such series as "Third Watch" and "Hack." She also had a lead role in the film "From Justin to Kelly."






ANIKA NONI ROSE: FACTS

How tall is Anika Noni Rose? How old is Anika Noni Rose? Where was Anika Noni Rose born? Find out here.

Age: 37 years old
Birthday: September 6, 1972
Height: 5' 2"
Birthplace: Bloomfield, CT



ANIKA NONI ROSE: NEWS


Anika Noni Rose on "The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency" 'NAACP Image Awards 2010' WinnersThe list of winners include Jada Pinkett Smith, Keri Hilson, Keshia Knight Pulliam, Mary J. Blige, Black Eyed Peas, Mo'Nique, "Tyler Perry's House of Payne," "Lincoln Heights" and "Precious." Read more...
Hill Harper on "CSI: NY" NAACP Image Awards 2010: Anika Noni Rose and Hill Harper to HostThe live broadcast on Friday, February 26, will also feature Jamie Foxx, Lenny Kravitz, Sherri Shepherd, Mo'Nique, Morgan Freeman and Mariah Carey. Read more...
Selena Gomez on "Wizards of Waverly Place" D23 EXPO Opens Its Doors to Selena Gomez, Nicolas Cage, Courteney Cox and Cody LinleyModeled after Comic-Con, the ultimate Disney fan event prepares to greet tens of thousands of visitors at the Anaheim Convention Center for its inaugural year. Read more...

THE NO. 1 LADIES' DETECTIVE AGENCY: NEWS


"Mad Men" Cast 2009 Emmy Award Nominations Announced"30 Rock" and "Mad Men" come out on top again this year for comedy and drama series with 22 and 16 nominations respectively, while "Grey Gardens" cultivates 17, "Into the West" rides into the sunset with 14, "Saturday Night Live" yucks it up for 13, and "Dancing with the Stars" waltzes away with 10. Read more...

 
 
 
ANIKA NONI ROSE: TWEETS

March 15, 2010
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4 hours ago
I stand by my assertion that Anika Noni Rose DESERVED the recognition. "IlovesmesomeJimmybutIdon'twannabesingingbehindhimtherestofmylife."
4 hours ago
@brithebest86 Lies! Her names Anika noni rose, she was on broadway and she's the blk princess in princess and the frog :)
5 hours ago
Is it me or shouldn't Anika Noni Rose receive tons of nomination for her part in Dreamgirls. My GOODNESS she was good.
6 hours ago
#fact Anika Noni Rose's heels were always higher than Jennifers and Beyonce to make her the same height for filming purposes.
6 hours ago
I love Anika Noni Rose's voice!!
7 hours ago
Anika Noni Rose kinda makes my life....I'm gonna be like her in my next life....musical and disney movie! She is totally living my dream.
7 hours ago
anika noni rose HAS A POWERFULL VOICE FOR A LIL WOMAN. ***claps***
7 hours ago
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7 hours ago
Jennifer Hudson turns it out in Dreamgirls. Wish she'd put out a great album someday. Anika Noni Rose worked it when she was on
7 hours ago
AGREED!! ~> RT @mypolaropposite: Anika Noni Rose makes me very, very happy! #Dreamgirls
7 hours ago
Anika Noni Rose makes me very, very happy! #Dreamgirls
7 hours ago
Look at Anika Noni Rose!!! A Dream Girl and the 1st Black Princess! She betta get it!
8 hours ago
I thought I saw Anika Noni Rose @ Lowe's. Naaaww!! Just my imagination running away with me!! LOL!!!
8 hours ago
Was just told by Aaron Simon Gross that Anika Noni Rose sang Brand New You (the song I did in 13) in her concert tonight. That's SOO cool!!!
8 hours ago
@mspt47 are you seeing JR Brown and Anika Noni Rose tonight??
9 hours ago