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Film Featuring Lana Young Earns Nominations
The 2023 NAACP Image Award nominees have been revealed, with the film A Jazzman’s Blues – co-starring Bermudian actress Lana Young – being nominated for four awards. On Facebook, Ms Young said, “Two NAACP Image Award nominations – Outstanding Ensemble Cast in a Motion Picture and Outstanding Motion Picture. Wow! Proud of our #ajazzmansblues... Read more of this article
Video: Lana Young Interviewed On Red Carpet
Lana Young was interviewed on the red carpet in Toronto during the screening of ‘A Jazzman’s Blues,’ a Tyler Perry film that the Bermudian actress appears in. The Toronto International Film Festival [TIFF] premiered the film yesterday [Sept 11], with a subsequent release set for Netflix on September 23. The TIFF website said,”A... Read more of this article
Lana Young Mentioned In People Magazine
Bermudian actress Lana Young was recently mentioned in People Magazine in an article covering Tyler Perry’s upcoming post-World War II drama ‘A Jazzman’s Blues,’ which stars Ms. Young in the role of Ethel. The film is set to be released on Netflix in September. The People article says, “Set in the 1940s deep South, actors Joshua... Read more of this article
Lana Young Cast In Upcoming Netflix Film
Bermudian actress Lana Young has been named as part of the cast of an upcoming Netflix film entitled A Jazzman’s Blues, directed by Tyler Perry. The Hollywood Reporter said, “Tyler Perry is rounding out the cast of his new Netflix film A Jazzman’s Blues. “Amirah Vann, Austin Scott, Milauna Jackson, Brent Antonello, Brad Benedict, Kario... Read more of this article
Lana Young Featured In Vicks FluTherapy Ad
Bermudian Lana Young has been featured in an advertisement for Vicks FluTherapy Severe Cold & Flu, with a number of other projects in the works for the actress, who has already appeared in a number of notable television shows including Law and Order SVU and NCIS New Orleans. Regarding some of her other projects underway, Ms. Young said, “I... Read more of this article
BIFF To Host Evening With Actress Lana Young
On March 10th, the Bermuda International Film Festival will be featuring Bermudian actress Lana Young in an evening entitled “An Evening with Lana Young”, with the event set to include a screening of her most recent feature film, Bentley’s Will, followed by an interview with her and an audience Q&A. The event promotion said, “Lana... Read more of this article
Bermudian Actress In Film About Police Killing
A powerful film about the police killing of a black man is set to be screened at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] on Sunday [Dec 2], with the ‘Monsters And Men’ film also notable in that Bermudian actress Lana Young appears in it. Trailer for Monsters and Men The poster says, “The aftermath of a police killing of a black man,... Read more of this article
Lana Young To Appear On ‘NCIS New Orleans’
Bermudian actress Lana Young is set to appear on an episode of the popular ‘NCIS New Orleans’ television series this evening [Nov 20]. Ms. Young said, “I’ll be appearing in an episode of NCIS New Orleans tonight and I also have a small role in Monsters and Men as Anthony Ramos’s mother Sandra which will be screening at BUEI on December 2. “I... Read more of this article
Actress Lana Young To Appear On ‘The Resident’
Get ready to tune into the Fox television station this evening [March 26], as Bermudian actress Lana Young is set to appear in an episode of ‘The Resident’ television series as Dr. Mary Osder. The actress has already appeared in a myriad of shows and films including the Vampire Diaries, The Inspectors, Kevin Can Wait, Jessica Jones, Blindspot,... Read more of this article
Lana Young On Set For Oprah Network Series
Bermudian actress Lana Young is now on set for the “Love Is__” series, which will be shown on the Oprah Winfrey Network, and is based on the true story of the husband and wife team Mara Brock Akil and Salim Akil, telling their story of navigating the landscape of Black Hollywood. “I’ve dreamed of working with the Akils,” said Oprah Winfrey.... Read more of this article
Lana Young Cast In OWN Series “Love Is__”
[Updated] Bermudian actress Lana Young has landed yet another role, this time being cast in the Oprah Winfrey Network [OWN] series “Love Is__”, with the hour-long drama set to have a 10-episode first season. According to a report from Variety, ‘Love Is__’ added five more series regulars to its cast, one of which is Ms Young, who has... Read more of this article
Actress Lana Young To Appear On Law & Order
[Updated] Bermudian actress Lana Young is set to appear in an episode of the popular ‘Law & Order SVU’ television series this evening [Nov 29]. Ms. Young posted the graphic below on Facebook and said, “Thanks Kathy Olsen and the Encompass Arts team! It’s a wee role so don’t blink, but I’m thrilled to be a part of... Read more of this article
Bermuda Actress To Appear On Vampire Diaries
Bermudian actress Lana Young is set to appear in an episode of The Vampire Diaries tonight [Mar 27] on American television network The CW at 9.00pm local time. Ms. Young began her acting career in Bermuda after leaving the Bermuda High School for Girls. After studying in Canada and the United Kingdom, she eventually settled in the United States, leading... Read more of this article
