Theater and film star Andrea Martin is scheduled to be honored at Hollywood ReporterWomen in Entertainment Canada Gala on May 28.
Martin, whose recent credits include Evil, Murders Just in the Building, The Gilded Aghe OvercompensationHe will receive the Icon Award at the Ritz-Carlton in Toronto. She will be honored for her career spanning five decades, which includes playing Robin Gods magic in Toronto in 1972 in a live theater company that included future stars Gilda Radner, Martin Short, Eugene Levy and Victor Garber.
Her distinguished roles on sctv, Including as leopard-clad station director Edith Brickley, she began in 1976 when she joined fellow emerging talent John Candy, Dave Thomas, Eugene Levy, Catherine O’Hara, Harold Ramis and Joe Flaherty in the classic Canadian comedy series.
Upon crossing over to Hollywood, Martin went on to star in a film My big fat Greek wedding A series of films, organized as a solo show Andrea Martin: The Last Days, Everything must go!and won two Tony Awards and two Emmy Awards, among other honors.
“Few artists have shaped the fabric of comedy as much as Andrea Martin. Starting with her pioneering work SCTV “In her celebrated career on Broadway and across film and television, her artistry has defined eras, influenced generations, and expanded what comedic and dramatic performances can be.” Hollywood Reporter He said in a statement when WIE Canada organizers announced Martin for the career honour.
The upcoming third annual WIE Canada Summit will once again bring together the Canadian industry across television, film and music to celebrate and recognize the achievements of the women leading the industry forward. This all-day event is attended by top local producers, actors, musicians and executives.
Martin joins previously announced honoree Malin Akerman, who will receive the Impact Award at the May 28 ceremony, with more honorees and special guests to be announced in the coming weeks.
