Age: 41
female
Cassandra Monique Batie (born December 30, 1984), known professionally as Andra Day, is an American R&B and soul singer, songwriter, and actress. She is the recipient of various accolades, including a Grammy Award, a Children's and Family Emmy Award, and a Golden Globe Award, along with nomination for an Academy Award. In 2015, she released her debut album, Cheers to the Fall. At the 2016 Grammy Awards, the album was nominated for Best R&B Album and the single, "Rise Up", was nominated for Best R&B Performance. To promote "Rise Up", she performed the song on The View, earning a Daytime Emmy Award nomination for the performance. Day also appeared alongside Stevie Wonder, who is partially credited for her discovery, in an ad for Apple TV in late 2015. In 2020, Day became one of the most-requested artists among Jazz Joy and Roy Global Radio listeners. In 2021, Day made her acting debut with her portrayal of Billie Holiday in Lee Daniels' biopic The United States vs. Billie Holiday, winning the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama, and received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress. Day received the Grammy Award for Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media for the film's accompanying soundtrack. Description above from the Wikipedia article Andra Day, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Andra Day
Cynthia Birdsong
for Cynthia Birdsong in Elegance in Harmony: The Supremes Story
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In the racially segregated Detroit of the 1960s, three young women - Diana Ross, Florence Ballard, and Mary Wilson - found their escape from adversity in the harmonious world of music. Fueled by raw talent, ambition, and unwavering friendship, they formed The Primettes, which would later become The Supremes. With Berry Gordy's Motown Records as their launchpad, they embarked on a journey to stardom that would forever change the face of American music. As they rocketed to fame with hits like "Baby Love," "Stop! In the Name of Love," and "You Can't Hurry Love," Diana, Florence, and Mary became symbols of black excellence in a time of social upheaval. The film delves deep into their personal lives, revealing the sacrifices they made for their careers, the pressures that strained their sisterly bond, and the challenges of navigating the racially charged music industry. "Elegance in Harmony" captures the electrifying energy of The Supremes' live performances and showcases the trio's dazzling fashion and unmistakable style, which made them fashion icons of their era. At the heart of the film is the unbreakable friendship and sisterhood that sustained them through triumphs and tribulations.
