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UMA 2011 – After Party

Chantal — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 13:26:20 +0000

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UMA 2011 – Award Ceremony

Chantal — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 13:07:12 +0000

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UMA 2011 – Media Room

Chantal — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 12:41:51 +0000

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Up and coming actress about to set alarms bells ringing in new flick

jordan — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 19:03:34 +0000

After seeing the screening of Demons Never Die and awaiting the anticipating release of the first UK Slasher on October 28th we were taking a double look at the sexy waitress Amelia who is played by Actress Gabrielle Ryan.
We caught up with her as she told us about her love for the USA, fun on set and leaving her receptionist job to become an actress.
“It all happened quite quickly I was going to acting classes in London and then working as a receptionist during the day at a real cool sportswear brand, and I totally loved it. At the same time I got signed to a really great agent and they started to get me loads of auditions. I tried to juggle both my job and the auditions but it wasn’t working so I had to quit. I was gutted to leave but I love acting and feel lucky to be doing what my passion is”
She goes on to tell us about training at one of the best acting schools in America (Lee Strasberg) and how different life is in New York compared to the UK.
“NYC is so fast paced I loved everything about living out there from the accent to the subway to the crazy cabs that don’t know any destination at all. You know in London (or Brighton where Gabrielle is actually from) you get in to a black cab and you can just say the place and not even need the address of where you are going in NYC they don’t have a clue, you need to know the address, zip code and also know the route to get there!”
When asked about her latest project Demons Never Die her face lights up in excitement. It is out in time for Halloween and is an excellent addition to the every growing British Urban Film platform which Gabrielle is becoming a regular on.
“I can’t wait to see how well it does because the cast is great, the plot is brilliant and my good friend Jason Maza who plays Kenny is absolutely hilarious in it, you will be in stitches. It is just very original for a UK film we don’t really do slasher movies so hopefully it starts a trend or at least gets a sequel”.
DND brings together young UK talent including Tulisa , Ashley Walters, Robert Sheenan , Shanika Warren- Markland and a UMA favourite Snakey Man plus many more.
What kind of roles do you get excited about, what would your dream part be?
“I’m waiting for that part where I get a super power. There is a character in Hero’s called Maya that is played by Dania Ramirez those kind of characters really appeal to me. My favourite film’s is Jungle Fever by Spike Lee, it features Halle Berry’s first cameo where she plays a crack head and she does it so well. I thought it was so cool that she this beautiful woman could carry off a character like that so truthfully. She is sweating, twitching, scratching and apparently she didn’t wash for 2 weeks before to get really in to the role”.
What do you think peoples perception of acting is these days?
“People think that acting is really really easy and that you just wake up one day decide to act and get a part. It actually takes dedication, commitment and a lot of hard work, it really is a craft. Acting is about longevity, so you just have to keep working for it. Look at Morgan Freeeman, he was in his late fourties or fifties when he started getting massive. The advice I have for any younger aspiring actors – if this is truely your path it will happen!”
What can we expect from you next?
I have just finished filming Brixton Hill Cop which is going to be our version of The Wire, it is gritty, intense and is what we need here. It is set in London and does not hold back..atall, not for the faint hearted. I am also doing a comedy feature film created by Kojo The Comedian which we start filming early next year which will be called ‘The Weekend’. watch this space!

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UMA 2011 – Red Carpet

jordan — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 16:25:21 +0000

Successful night at the 9th annual Urban Music Awards 2011

jordan — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 10:59:49 +0000

Chart toppers Wretch 32, Jessie J, Ed Sheeran , Chris Brown, Emeli Sande, win big at the 9th annual Urban Music Awards last night!

It was a successful night at the 9th annual Urban Music Awards which took place last night in London. Wretch 32 who was up for a record 6 categories walked away with 4 UMA awards including Best single, Best HipHop Act, Best Music Video, and Artist of the Year. Commenting on his awards the Wretch 32 said “It’s amazing . Last year i was saying i wish i could perform and win an award at the UMA’s and this year i am up on stage collecting 4 awards. This is one of my highlights of 2011”.
The UMA’s took place on the 3rd of October with celebrity guests including David Hasselhoff , Caprice, Matt & Darren Little (Channel 4), Natasha Hamilton, and top performances from US R&B superstar Jeremih and this year’s must sought after HipHop star, Mann ft. 50 cent who performed the hit single ‘Buzzin’ . The successful awards show also gave a surprise lifetime achievement award sponsored by WOWeeOne to legendary BBC Radio 1 presenter, Tim Westwood for his outstanding contribution to Urban Music . Tim Westwood added “The Urban Music Awards has been the backbone for British urban music in this country and Europe so to receive such an award. I am truly touched as this is my first ever UMA and is the biggest ever award for what i do. To know that music fans out there have shown this much love is truly touching . Thanks to the UMA’s”. Other performers who blazed the stage included Warner music’s latest signing , Clement Marfo & The Frontline who performed their rendition of Dr. Dre’s ‘I need a Doctor’ and their latest single ‘Overtime’ featuring Rap senstation ‘Ghetts’ . Starboy Nathan, Sony Music’s Bluey Robinson, Will and the People, and BMW award winning comedian Jimmy James Jones also graced the stage with their star ability. The awards show hosted by TV presenter , Tom Pullen who commanded presence and charisma with the long list of celebrities announced the closing performance from the winner of the Best Dance Act category , DJ Fresh ft. Sian Evans who performed one of the biggest hits of 2011, ‘Louder’ to an audience up on their feet and ready to party.
UMA presenter, David Hasselhoff fresh from his stint as judge on Britain’s Got Talent added “It’s great to be here at the Urban Music Awards. Britain has got so much talent and tonight certainly proved it. I particularly love the band Will and the People who definitely were my best act on the night”.
The Urban Music Awards 2011 was sponsored by Corona Extra and WOWee One

Full list of winners of the UMA 2011 included;

Best Collaboration
Chipmunk ft. Chris Brown ‘Champion’

Best Male Artist
Ed Sheeran

Best Female Artist
Jessie J

Artist of the Year
Wretch 32

International Artist of the Year
Chris Brown

Best Album
Beverley Knight ‘Soul UK’

Best HipHop Act
Wretch 32

Best single
Wretch 32 ft. Example ‘ Unorthodox’

Best Music Video
Wretch 32 ft Example ‘Unorthodox’

Best Newcomer
Emeli Sande

Best Dance Act
DJ Fresh ft. Sian Evans ‘Louder’

Best Radio Station
Kiss

Best Producer
Benny Benassi

Best R&B Act
Emeli Sande

Britain’s Next Urban Superstar 2011
Vida

Amlon Photography the Official Photographers for the UMAs 2011

Chantal — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 19:40:20 +0000

Amlon photography, specialist studio and event photograpy and Digital Image Retouching.Providing high quality artistic studio photography with digital enhancements. Ranging from professional portfolios to product photography.

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Quintessentially Driven – Official chauffeur sponsor of the Urban Music Awards 2011!

A.Charlotte — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 11:31:38 +0000

Quintessentially Driven is the ultimate luxury car service, providing bespoke transport that will take you to your destination in the lap of luxury. Our fleet of exquisite, long wheel based Jaguar XJ’s provide the smoothest ride possible and the ultimate in passenger comfort and style. Also offering the Mercedes S class, Range Rover Autobiography, and Bentley Flying Spurs.

We are proud to be the first British fleet to implement high speed internet access and 'carbon Neutral’ cars, and confident that our experienced chauffeurs will take you to your destination in a relaxed and timely fashion. Available both by the hour or for specified longer distance journeys, including all airport transfers, our service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year with hub offices in LONDON, NEW YORK, MIAMI, LA, HONG KONG, DUBAI and servicing 52 other cities.
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DHC Deep Clensing Oil Sponsors the UMA 2011

Daniel Toner — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 21:51:48 +0000

Deep Cleansing Oil from Japanese beauty brand DHC, is a clarifying olive-oil based cleanser that removes dirt and impurities from pores and dissolves even the most stubborn make-up.

The water-soluble formula allows the product to rinse-clean with water, leaving skin feeling fresh and non-greasy. Deep Cleansing Oil has a formula that’s so gentle it can be used on the most sensitive skin.

Organic Village Sponsor the UMAs 2011

Chantal — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 16:44:02 +0000

Organic Village are proud to sponsor the UMAs 2011

Organic Village have a range of 7 healthy fruit juices made from the sun-ripened fruit from organic orchards on the fertile hillsides and valleys of Anatolia in Turkey. All 7 delicious flavours – Pomegranate, Cherry, Peach, Apricot, Red Apple, Strawberry and Red Grape – are certified organic and bursting with flavour. The juices are not made from concentrate, and with no added water, no added sugar, in fact no added anything. 100% pure fruit juice, just as nature intended. www.organicvillage.org