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Red Carpet Arrivals for 23rd Production of The Reel Awards Presented by International Celebrity Images
By: BWW News Desk Feb. 10, 2017
The Producers:
• Janna Joos, Co-Founder of THE REEL AWARDS and International Celebrity Images, Producer and Director of the Tribute Artists Convention and The Reel Awards
• Alana Joos, Co-Founder of THE REEL AWARDS and Entertainment Express, Associate Producer of the Tribute Artists Convention, and The Reel Awards Red Carpet Hostess:
• Dee Dee Hanson as Joan Rivers (California) The Reel Awards Celebrity Impersonator Co-Hosts:
• Bobbie Winslow as Fran Drescher (Texas)
• Dee Dee Hanson as Joan Rivers (California) The Reel Awards Show Hostess:
• Janet Valentine as Marilyn Monroe (Nevada) The Reel Awards - Tribute Artists Performing (all talent is singing live):
• Keith George as Boy George (United Kingdom/Tenerife)
• Andrea Tyler as ADELE (Florida)
• Troy Anderson as Louis Armstrong (Florida)
• Bill Pantazis as George Michael (British Columbia)
• Suzie Kennedy as Marilyn Monroe (United Kingdom)
• Kathy Shelby as Wynonna Judd (Nevada)
• Connie Crawford as NAOMI JUDD (Nevada)
• James Anthony as Frank Sinatra (Virginia)
• Heidi Thompson as CHER (Nevada)
• Gene Sironen as Elton John (Nevada)
• Pavel Sfera as BONO (California)
• Vera Novak as Sophia Loren (California)
• Ana Lopez as Pamela Anderson (Spain)
• John Allen as Sean Connery (Florida)
• Marcel Forestieri as Donald Trump (Nevada)
• Mycki Manning as Melania Trump (Nevada)
• Sharon Holmes as Martha Stewart (California)
• Sherie Rae Parker (daughter of Bea Fogelman) as Bette Midler (Nevada)
• Lee Greytak (son of Gene Greytak)
• George Kane as Hugh Hefner (Florida)
• Caroline Bernstein as Sharon Osbourne (United Kingdom)
• Lorvin Moeller as Arnold Schwarzenegger (Minnesota)
• Ron Hubbard as Clay Walker (Kentucky)
• Joseph Fontinha as George Clooney (New York) The Reel Awards Sponsor:
• Stars in Concert of Berlin, Germany WHO & WHAT:
The Reel Awards Nominees and Categories
BEST ACTOR: (for portraying a celebrity in a movie, television show, commercial or print media)
• David Born as Robin Williams (Texas)
• Tony Lewis as Jerry Lewis (Nevada)
• Jamie Pagett as Walter White (United Kingdom)
• Jade Roberts as Sylvester Stallone (Texas)
• Michael Walters as Jackie Gleason (Florida) BEST ACTRESS: (for portraying a celebrity in a movie, television show, commercial or print media)
• Suzie Kennedy as (Marilyn Monroe) (United Kingdom)
• Deb Ford as TRINITY from The Matrix (Florida)
• Mycki Manning as VARIOUS CHARACTERS (Nevada)
• Heidi Thompson as CHER (Nevada)
• Tatiana Turan as Angelina Jolie (California) BEA FOGELMAN LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: (in recognition of outstanding representation in the industry)
• Carla DelVillaggio as Barbra Streisand (Florida)
• John DiDominico as VARIOUS CHARACTERS (Nevada)
• Dee Dee Hanson as Joan Rivers (California)
• Janie Minick as Elizabeth Taylor (Texas)
• Peter Salzer as George Burns (Pennsylvania) COMEDY: (for a great stand-up routine and/or emcee)
• David Born as Robin Williams (Texas)
• Tom Daw as LARRY THE CABLE GUY (Nevada)
• Michael Walter as Don Rickles (Washington)
• Marcel Forestieri as Jay Leno/Donald Trump (Nevada)
• Scott Mason as Dame Edna (Delaware) NEWS HOUND: (for tribute artist who attracts news/media attention)
• Teresa Barnwell as Hillary Clinton (California)
• Deb Ford as TRINITY from The Matrix (Florida)
• Marcel Forestieri as Donald Trump (Nevada)
• Ana Lopez as Pamela Anderson (Spain)
• Fret Michaels as Brett Michaels (Tennessee) PETER BANKS HUMANITARIAN: (for giving of their talent to help those in need)
• Richard Hampton as Kenny Rogers) (Nevada)
• Sharon Holmes as Martha Stewart (California)
• Fret Michaels as Brett Michaels (Tennessee)
• Pavel Sfera as BONO (California)
• Camille Terry as Marilyn Monroe (Florida) TRIBUTE BAND: (most outstanding and authentic tribute to a duo or band)
• David Brighton & Space Oddity as David Bowie (Florida)
• Fab Four as THE BEATLES
• Scott Jordan as Justin Timberlake (Florida)
• Carlene Mitchell as THE DREAMGIRLS (Florida)
• Rob Valentine as Alice Cooper (Nevada) RISING STAR: (for up and coming talent, in the business for less than three years)
• Taylor Copenhaver as EMINEM (Florida)
• Ana Lopez as Pamela Anderson (Spain)
• Jamie Pagett as Walter White (United Kingdom)
• Mattisen Thompson as ANN-MARGRET (Florida)
• Andrea Tyler as ADELE (Florida) COUNTRY'S HOTTEST HITTER: (for the best country music performer)
• Scott Jordan as Luke Bryan (Florida)
• CJ Morgan as Dolly Parton (Tennessee)
• Michael Sugg as Toby Keith (Michigan)
• Tim Sells as Kenny Rogers (North Carolina)
• Kathy Shelby as Trisha Yearwood (Nevada) POP N ROCK FOR REEL: (for the best pop or rock 'n' roll performer)
• Keith George as Boy George (United Kingdom/Tenerife)
• Scott Jordan as Justin Timberlake (Florida)
• Lissa Negrin as CHER (California)
• Pavel Sfera as BONO (California)
• Andrea Tyler as ADELE (Florida) R & B FEELIN' GOOD: (for the best rhythm & blues or Motown music performer)
• Ikenna Amaechi as Whitney Houston (Germany)
• Tony McKay as PRINCE (California)
• Garry Moore as Little Richard (Hawaii)
• Ty Stone as James Brown (Illinois)
• Bobbie Brooks Wilson as Jackie Wilson (Nevada) CLASSIC CROONER: (for the best music performer up to 1960)
• Troy Anderson as Louis Armstrong (Florida)
• Gary Anthony as Frank Sinatra (Nevada)
• James Anthony as Frank Sinatra (Virginia)
• Scott Jordan as RICKY NELSON (Florida)
• Carlene Mitchell as Aretha Franklin (Florida) IMPERSONATOR I LOVE TO WORK WITH AWARD:
• Marcel Forestieri as Donald Trump (Nevada)
• Richard Halpern as AUSTIN POWERS (California)
• Matt Kay as CAPTAIN JACK SPARROW (Florida)
• Billy Scadlock as Charlie Chaplin (Florida)
• Adam Tucker as Tim McGRaw (Nevada) GENE GREYTAK MOST PROFESSIONAL IMPERSONATOR: (award given in memory of the late professional impersonator, Gene Greytak, who portrayed Pope John Paul the II)
• Marcel Forestieri as Donald Trump (Nevada)
• Dee Dee Hanson as Joan Rivers (California
• Sherie Rae Parker as Bette Midler (Nevada)
• Johnny Potash as CHARLIE DANIELS (Nevada)
• Heidi Thompson as CHER (Nevada) BEST PRODUCER: (best producer of one of more events or shows)
• Kurt Brown, Brown Productions (Nevada)
• Janna Joos, The Reel Awards & International Celebrity Images (California)
• Linda & John Collins, Classique Productions (Nevada)
• Bernhard Kurz, Stars in Concert (Germany)
• Denise Vlasis, Tribute Productions (California) OTHER EVENTS MEDIA CAN COVER:
The Tribute Artists Convention will be held from Tuesday through Thursday, February 21-23rd at the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino. This special event is packaged with The Reel Awards and provides talent with additional performance opportunities, peer-to-peer networking, and industry related seminars. Highlights include: Celebrity Impersonator Talent Showcases:
• Tuesday and Wednesday, February 21st and 22nd, from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
• Golden Nugget Showroom - open to the public
• Showcase Performances by dozens of celebrity impersonators and tribute artists
• Tickets are $9/day (plus LET and service fee)
• Tickets are available at the Golden Nugget Box Office, 866-946-5336 or online at http://www.goldennugget.com/lasvegas/show_reelawards.asp Fremont Street Experience at the Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino:
• FREE live performances by Celebrity Tribute Artists on the 1st Street Stage from 8:00 - 10:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 19th and Tuesday, February 21st. MORE INFO:
Janna Joos, Producer, says "We are thrilled to be celebrating our 23rd production of THE REEL AWARDS in the celebrity
impersonator capitol of the world, Las Vegas. Since its inception in 1992, THE REEL AWARDS has always been a time to bring together the best of the professionals in the Celebrity Impersonation business for a really fun-filled and entertaining awards show including live performances, comedic show hosts and awards. The show is full of high camp, backed by a whole lot of talent; it's a real hoot! During that same week, our Tribute Artists Convention offers participants the opportunity to meet and network with others in the business, attend seminars and perform in showcases for talent bookers, managers, agents, producers and the general public." http://www.TheReelAwards.com Unlike the real Academy Awards where the winners receive gold Oscar statuettes, winning recipients of THE REEL AWARDS are presented with a 16" inscribed "film reel can" by fellow Celebrity Impersonators in awards show style. In other words, "The Can Please!" Recipients of THE REEL AWARDS are nominated by their industry peers through an electronic ballot process based on their performances and accomplishments throughout the year. HISTORY:
The 23rd Production of THE REEL AWARDS recognizes the talents and achievements of outstanding individuals or groups
who perform in the field of impersonation. THE REEL AWARDS was initially conceived in 1989 by Janna Joos of International Celebrity Images and Alana Joos of Entertainment Express. Together they came up with the idea of an Awards Show for Celebrity Impersonators and Look-Alikes as a way of acknowledging their professional performances in the entertainment industry, as well as encouraging up and coming new talent. The first Awards Show was presented in March 1992 in the Blossom Room of the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, the home of the first Academy Awards ceremony in 1928. THE REEL AWARDS spoofs other awards shows that are like the Academy Awards. Instead of the "Oscar," the award recipients receive the "Can," which is a film reel inscribed with the award category and winner's name. Honors are awarded to those who have contributed their talents to the entertainment industry and to individuals who have paralleled the success of some of Hollywood's most famous entertainers in movies, television, and music, as well as famous names in politics and sports. Recipients of THE REEL AWARDS are nominated by their industry peers through an electronic ballot process based on their performances and accomplishments throughout the year. The roster of Celebrity Impersonators and Look-Alikes has made this event a favorite with the public and media alike.
THE REEL AWARDS have been featured in the media from Los Angeles to Austria, Japan, and Israel, as well as on the BBC, The Jimmy Kimmel Show, Bill Geist, and CBS Sunday Morning Show, On Air with Ryan Seacrest, E! Entertainment, People magazine, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, among numerous other news outlets and publications.
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