Sophie Okonedo

The second installment of Oliver Twist will air on PBS Masterpiece Classic this Sunday at 9:00 PM EST. While most of the tale centers on the male of the species - Oliver, the Artful Dodger, Bill Sikes, Fagin, Mr. Brumble, and Mr. Monks - the women also play a prominent role. They are in no order of importance: Mrs. Corney, Sarah Lancashire You last saw her as the never aging Nelly Dean in Wuthering Heights, and now as the coldly calculating and unfeeling Mrs. Corney in Oliver Twist . Her portrayal as the avaricious workhouse matron who looks out for her own benefit is ... Read Full Story

Based On The Real Life Story of Sandra Laing In "Skin" ten-years-old Sandra Laing is a lovely young girl. She's smart, friendly, and loves playing with family and friends at her home in South Africa. Her parents, Abraham and Sannie, are local store owners. On the surface, their simple lives are picture perfect. But look closer. By racial description Sandra is a black, but her biological parents are white. To them her skin tone is not an issue; she is their white child. But to the outside world she is black and is to be treated as any "colored" person according to the rules ... Read Full Story

Who is Sophie Okonedo? This London born actress has been taking Hollywood by storm. Many of us may remember her as the wife of hotelier Paul Rusesabagina in the critically acclaimed movie “Hotel Rwanda. ” She played opposite Don Cheadle and was nominated for an Academy Award for best supporting actress. Sophie Okonedo was also nominated for a Golden Globe for lead actress in Tsunami: The Aftermath. Sophie Okonedo is considered to be one of the hottest actresses around today. Hollywood is buzzing about her two upcoming films, “The Secret Life of Bees and Skin.” The Secret Life of Bees is based on Sue ... Read Full Story

Sophie Okonedo will appear in "sh***y movies" if she gets paid enough. The 'Secret Life of Bees' actress prefers starring in serious films with strong storylines, but admits money is a factor when she chooses roles. She said: "I can't bear doing really sh***y stuff. I will do it som ... Read More Read Full Story

Is Sophie Okonedo dressing under the influence? With no time to spare, the British actress headed straight from the hospital recovery room to a movie premiere. Talk about stamina! Vote haute or not in mystyle's Fashion DUI gallery ! Read Full Story