
11-16, 2024, with the official nominations announcement on Jan. The nominations voting period will run from Jan.

Preliminary voting for the shortlists will begin on Dec. The 63-year-old actress, who died in her Los Angeles home, learned of her condition within the last few months, the report continues. The submission deadline for general categories is Nov. The 96th Oscars will be held on Sunday, March 10, 2024. Read: Variety’s Awards Circuit for the latest Oscars predictions in all categories. There are five movies that feel like possibilities to win the Audience Award - Hayao Miyazaki’s “The Boy and the Heron,” Alexander Payne’s “The Holdovers,” Cord Jefferson’s “American Fiction,” Ava DuVernay’s “Origin” and George C. Now, all eyes are on which film will walk away with TIFF’s most coveted audience prize, with more than a few films likely drumming up support. Starring Oscar nominee Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, the drama is incredibly moving and could be that late-breaker that runs away with it once people discover it. The comedy could also make noise in an adapted screenplay race that’s also oversaturated, even with the news that “Barbie” will campaign for original screenplay.Īva DuVernay’s “Origin,” which Neon acquired, is also a viable across-the-board contender (with the right campaign push). Some of the breakouts include MGM’s “American Fiction” from writer-director Cord Jefferson and starring veteran actor Jeffrey Wright, who could factor into an already crowded best actor race that includes Paul Giamatti from “The Holdovers” and Colman Domingo from “Rustin,” which also screened at TIFF. 18, 2023): TIFF is still underway, and there are some films that are living up to expectations (and then some). Visit the prediction pages for the respective ceremonies via the links below: As other formal (and informal) polls suggest, competitions are fluid and subject to change based on buzz and events. â Actress Annette Charles, best-known for her role as Cha Cha DiGregorio in 'Grease,' has died. The prediction pages reflect the current standings in the race and do not reflect personal preferences for any individual contender. Annette Charles passed away on Augat the age of 63 in Los Angeles, California. 1972: Emergency!(TV series) Mrs.Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety senior awards editor Clayton Davis.1974: Barnaby Jones (TV series) Angela / Lucy Stahl (1974–1977).1976: The Bionic Woman (TV series) Elora / Emerald (1976–1977).1977: Man from Atlantis (TV series) Ginny Mendoza (as Annette Courset).

1978: Centennial (TV mini-series) Senora Alvarez.1979: In Search of Historic Jesus (documentary) Mary Magdalene.1979: Can You Hear the Laughter? The Story of Freddie Prinze (TV movie) Billy.1980: The Incredible Hulk (TV series) Rita Montoya.1981: Musical Comedy Tonight II (TV movie).Charles, who also appeared under the name Annette Cardona, died. She died on Augin Los Angeles, California, USA. Annette Charles, an American actor best-known for playing Cha Cha DiGregorio in the film Grease, has died at the age of 63.

She was previously married to Robert Romeo. She was an actress, known for Grease (1978), In Search of Historic Jesus (1979) and The Bionic Woman (1976).

A longtime friend, Los Angeles Councilman Tom LaBonge, says she died in Los Angeles after a battle with cancer. Her agent Derek Maki confirms she died Wednesday night. CareerĬharles became an actress, and was best known for her role as Charlene "Cha Cha" DiGregorio in the 1978 feature film Grease. LOS ANGELES (AP) - Actress Annette Charles, perhaps best-known for her role as Cha Cha DiGregorio in 'Grease,' has died. Her illness was very fast and did not give any of her closest friends time to. Cardona, a seasoned dancer, singer and actress, died of lung cancer although she was not a smoker. She died of brain cancer 3 months after her Grease co-star Jeff Conaway who died of pneumonia. CSUN communication professor Annette Cardona, known for her iconic role in Grease as Cha Cha DiGregorio, died Aug. She had initially been hospitalized for pneumonia. She died on August 3, 2011, in Los Angeles due to complications from cancer. Charles was born Annette Cardona in Los Angeles, California.
