Gillian Nominated for IFTA Best International Actress Award
Posted at 11:46 AM (PDT) on Thursday, September 22, 2005
IFTA Best International Actress Nominees Unveiled
Irish Film and Television Network
September 22, 2005
The Irish Film And Television Awards have revealed the four nominees for the Pantene Best International Actress Award, one of the five People's Choice Categories that will be voted for by the general public.
Gillian Anderson has been shortlisted for her work on the Northern Ireland drama ‘The Mighty Celt’ directed by Pearse Elliott; Drew Barrymore is given the nod for the US remake of ‘Fever Pitch’ based on Nick Hornby’s popular novel; War of The Worlds star Dakota Fanning has been nominated for her work in the Stephen Spielberg Summer blockbuster and finally Natalie Portman becomes the indie favourite for her charming turn in Zach Braff’s ‘Garden State’. Ireland can now vote for its favourite International Actress between the four nominees through texting and voting online.
UK actress Keira Knightley was honoured in 2004 for her roles in King Arthur and Pirates of the Caribbean and this year's winner will be announced at the awards ceremony, which takes place on the 05th November 2005.
How to vote (& win a trip for two to Luxembourg)
Simply text the word ACTRESS to 53799 (Rep of Ireland) or 85145 (Northern Ireland) – you will be sent the four nominees to choose from.
All Lines open: 20th September
Voting Closes: 09th October 2005
You can also vote online at www.ifta.ie/peopleschoice to be in with a chance to win a trip for two to a film premiere in London’s West End.
Following on from the success of the Awards in 2004, this year's Awards ceremony promises to be a highly prestigious and glamorous event with a host of film stars, TV personalities, directors, producers and distinguished guests in attendance to celebrate the undisputed talent that exists within the film and television industries in Ireland and around the globe. The ceremony will be broadcast live, by RTÉ One on the 05th November 2005.