Nick Cannon takes actor award at Cannes

By M&C Movie News May 26, 2007, 10:15 GMT

Nick Cannon - © Glenn Harris / Photorazzi

New York, NY (M&C Movie News) – On May 25, STUDIO Magazine - Chopard Revelation Awards, an official event of the Cannes Film Festival presented actor, Nick Cannon with the prestigious “Breakthrough Actor of the Year Award” for his groundbreaking work in the critically acclaimed film “BOBBY,” directed by Emilio Estevez.

This marks the first time in the festival’s history that any African American Actor has received such an honor.  Cannon is sharing this award with actor, James McAvoy for his performance in the “Last King of Scotland.”

The award was presented to the 26-year old San Diego native at the Carlton Hotel in Cannes, France by the award show’s co-president and actor, Jude Law.  Also honored was actress, Evan Rachel Wood with the “Breakthrough Actress of the Year Award.”

“I am humbled and grateful to have received such a coveted award by STUDIO Magazine and Chopard at this prestigious event at the Cannes Film Festival” said Nick Cannon. “It was a great privilege to have been a part of the amazing ensemble cast of “BOBBY” and now, to be recognized amongst such tremendous talents as Evan Rachel and James is truly an honor.”

Cannon jumpstarted his career as a professional comedian at the young age of 15.  He quickly became the youngest executive producer in Nickelodeon’s history by creating the network hit “The Nick Cannon Show”. 

Soon after, he made his feature film debut starring in 20th Century Fox’s “Drumline”. Nick then went on to create/star/executive produce “Wild N’ Out” for MTV.  The hugely successful show just wrapped 20 episodes of its 4th season. 

In the fall of ’06 Cannon signed a ‘first-look’ television production deal with MTV (The largest talent/producer deal in MTV’s history).  In the feature film arena, he has concluded a similar deal with Lion’s Gate Films.

About STUDIO Magazine Chopared Revelation Awards

Since 2001, Studio Magazine and their entire staff cast their votes together and finalize a list of the most talented actors that are the revelations of the year. Since its inception, the STUDIO Magazine/Chopard Revelation Awards have been an official Cannes Film Festival award ceremony attended by Gilles Jacob, president of Cannes Film Festival as well as Catherine Demier, the General Delegate of the Cannes Film Festival.

The award event was created 7 years ago with the goal to award and encourage young actors to continue to make a difference in the film industry. Previous recipients of the award include Edouardo Norriega, Hayden Christiansen, Audrey Tautou, Paz Vega, Diane Kruger, Jonathan Rhys, Meyers Marion Cottilard, Kelly Reilly, Kevin Zegers, Jasmine Trinca, Rodrigo Santoro and Gael Garcia Bernal.