{"id":8327,"date":"2017-12-21T18:47:15","date_gmt":"2017-12-22T02:47:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lesliedinaberg.com\/wordpress\/?p=8327"},"modified":"2017-12-21T13:49:35","modified_gmt":"2017-12-21T21:49:35","slug":"sbiff-announces-virtuosos-award-winners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lesliedinaberg.com\/wordpress\/?p=8327","title":{"rendered":"SBIFF Announces Virtuosos Award Winners"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Santa Barbara International Film Festival Virtuosos Award\u2014honoring (clockwise from top left) Daniel Kaluuya (Get Out), Gal Gadot (Wonder Woman),\u2028Hong Chau (Downsizing),\u2028 Mary J. Blige (Mudbound),\u2028Timoth\u00e9e Chalamet (Call Me by Your Name), Kumail Nanjiani (The Big Sick),\u2028and John Boyega (Detroit)\u2014takes place on Saturday, February 3, at 8 p.m. at the Arlington Theatre. Courtesy photos.<\/p><\/div>\n

Santa Barbara International Film Festival Virtuosos Award<\/a> will once again honor many of the most notable performances in Hollywood this year.\u00a0The award, presented by UGG, takes place on February 3 at the Arlington Theatre<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201c2017 has seen a variety of breakout performances,\u201d states Roger Durling<\/a>, Executive Director of SBIFF. \u201cWe are thrilled to celebrate this diverse group of actors who have earned their place as some of the most talented individuals working in the industry today.\u201d<\/p>\n

The group will be recognized for their breakthrough roles in 2017 and careers thus far. Daniel Kaluuya<\/strong><\/a> gives a star-making performance as the unsuspecting yet resourceful Chris Washington in the speculative thriller Get Out<\/em><\/a>. Bringing to life the enduringly popular comic book character of the same name, Gal Gadot<\/strong><\/a> balances formidable prowess and a genuine sense of hope in her role in this summer\u2019s critically praised, conversation-changing Wonder Woman<\/em><\/a>. Hong Chau<\/strong><\/a> delivers an inspiring performance in the social satire Downsizing<\/em><\/a>, in which she brings humor and compassion to the role of Ngoc Lan Tran. In Detroit<\/em><\/a>, John Boyega<\/strong><\/a> gives a captivating turn as Melvin Dismukes, a security guard who is falsely accused of killing three men on one of the most horrific nights in American history. Based on a true story that he co-wrote, Kumail Nanjiani<\/strong><\/a> brings comedy, pathos, and dramatic stakes to The Big Sick<\/em><\/a> as a man whose girlfriend falls into a mysterious coma. In Mudbound<\/em><\/a>, renowned singer\/songwriter Mary J. Blige<\/a><\/strong> delivers a powerful and solemn turn as Florence Jackson, a mother struggling to maintain land in 1940s Mississippi. In Call Me By Your Name<\/em><\/a>, Timoth\u00e9e Chalamet<\/strong><\/a> gives a brilliant and heartfelt performance as Elio, a teenage boy who begins a relationship with his father\u2019s assistant.<\/p>\n

Prior recipients for the award include Dev Patel, Mahershala Ali, Naomie Harris, Ruth Negga, Alicia Vikander, Rosamund Pike, J.K. Simmons, Eddie Redmayne, Quvenzhane Wallis, Rooney Mara, Melissa McCarthy, Andrew Garfield, John Hawkes, Hailee Steinfeld, Jacki Weaver, Carey Mulligan, Saoirse Ronan, Gabourey Sidibe, Casey Affleck, Marion Cotillard, Viola Davis, Sally Hawkins, Richard Jenkins, Melissa Leo, Ellen Page, Amy Ryan, Michael Shannon, Brie Larson, Jared Leto and June Squibb.<\/p>\n

For more information or to purchase tickets, click\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u2014Leslie Dinaberg<\/a><\/p>\n

Originally published in Santa Barbara Seasons<\/em><\/a> on December 20, 2017.<\/p>\n

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