Karen Denise Aubert Wins The Nollywood African Oscar Award

Los Angeles, CA, December 07, 2014 --(PR.com)-- Screen Africa has announced that KD Aubert has been nominated for Best Actress in a Supporting Role in Diaspora Film for the 2013 Nollywood & African Film Critics Awards (African Oscars) for her role as Stacey in the 2012 film Turning Point. Hailed as “the highest U.S.A. based awards honoring excellence in African filmmaking” by The Nollywood Film Critics USA, The African Oscars recognizes excellence of professionals in the African film industry who have positively impacted the lives of citizens. The Nollywood Film Critics USA is the official movie review organization for Nollywood and African films and headed by Founder and Senior Film Critic Dr. Victor O. Olatoye.

Nominees like KD Aubert are capturing a new generation of Nollywood Films within the Hollywood landscape, showcasing how “Turning Point is unique in its casting. While similar scale Nollywood films explore socio-political themes, [this film] is a pure character driven story that is easy to relate to” (NigeriaShowBiz.com). Turning Point has also been nominated for Best Drama, Best Screenplay, and Best Cinematography in the Diaspora Film Categories in the 2013 African Oscars.

The ceremony is scheduled for September 14th at a red-carpet event at the legendary Warner Theatre in Washington D.C. Special Guest Performers include Yemi Sax, Jerri Jheto, Jennifer Eliogu, and Katumbella. For a complete list of VIP guests and Live Performers please visit http://www.africanoscar.com/Performing_artists.aspx

Check out my girl K.D.'s Behind The Scenes photo shoot!!! 2013
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About KD Aubert:
K.D. Aubert appears in several upcoming films to be released, including Queen Latifah’s Percentage, Lap Dance aka Monica (starring James Remar, Lynn Whitfield, Carmen Electra) and comedy film My Sisters Wedding. Aubert is known for her international modeling career with campaigns for Fredrick’s of Hollywood, Escada, and Fanta (as one of the original Fanta girls). As an actor she has starred in cult films such as Friday After Next, and appeared in numerous films and television shows including Soul Plane, The Scorpion King, and CSI NY.

She is a dream so funny and smart "Congrats to K.D Aubert" follow her on Twitter at http://twitter.com/theKDaubert