Carmen Ejogo
Carmen Ejogo
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Carmen Ejogo is a British actress and singer known professionally as Carmen Ejogo.
Birth and Death Dates
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Born on October 22, 1973, in West Cumbria, England, United Kingdom. Still active in the entertainment industry, no death date listed.
Nationality and Profession(s)
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Ejogo is a British national of Nigerian descent. She has established herself as a versatile actress, appearing in various film and television productions throughout her career.
Early Life and Background
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Growing up in West Cumbria, Carmen Ejogo was exposed to art from an early age. Her mother, a painter and designer, encouraged her creative pursuits. Ejogo's parents divorced when she was young, leading her to spend time with her grandmother, who owned a small boutique.
Major Accomplishments
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Ejogo has received numerous awards and nominations for her performances, including:
Independent Spirit Awards: Best Supporting Female for her role in "Selma" (2015)
Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture for her work in "Selma" (2016)
Notable Works or Actions
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Some of Ejogo's most notable works include:
Selma (2014): She portrayed Coretta Scott King, the wife of Martin Luther King Jr.
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016): Ejogo played Seraphina Picquery, a high-ranking official in the wizarding government
* The Intruder (2019): She starred as Annie Geller, a wealthy socialite with secrets to hide
Impact and Legacy
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Ejogo's performances have not only earned her critical acclaim but also inspired audiences worldwide. Her portrayal of Coretta Scott King in "Selma" humanized the civil rights leader's wife, shedding light on her contributions to the movement.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Carmen Ejogo is widely quoted and remembered for her dedication to her craft, as well as her commitment to social justice causes. Her nuanced performances continue to captivate audiences and inspire new generations of artists.
Quotes by Carmen Ejogo
I was this very precocious kid with a big personality. When my mother saw that modelling was something I enjoyed, she didn't dissuade me.
There are many mediocre entertainers who don't aspire to much more than fame and glory. It's very easy to have them as your role models because there aren't as many greats. Go back, discover the greats, and take it from there.
At times as an actor, it’s often times unclear as to what the directors envision for a project.
I’m guessing that musicals didn’t make sense anymore because of the changes in the political environment that began in the late Sixties, an era of self-awareness and social revolutions.
The great fear I’ve had to overcome is the fear of failure. It can be safer to stay in a comfort zone that’s not stretching yourself.
Success for me will be where the body of work I’ve done afforded me the opportunity to be as good as I can be, and to explore myself and to see what I’m capable of.
There are many mediocre entertainers who don’t aspire to much more than fame and glory. It’s very easy to have them as your role models because there aren’t as many greats.
I come alive when I’m painting. I like to work in oils and acrylics, and the full sensory engagement and self-expression is very stimulating to me.
Coretta Scott King was all about her pearl earrings. At one point, I’m wearing pearl earrings the size of golf balls. They’re enormous! She was bold-she knew that she was the Jackie Kennedy of her community.