Sophie Okonedo to Receive Top Honor at British Independent Film Awards

Story by Georg Szalai

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Acclaimed British actress Sophie Okonedo to receive top honor at prestigious British Independent Film Awards for her remarkable career spanning theater, TV, and global cinema.

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Okonedo joins an esteemed list of past Richard Harris Award recipients, including Riz Ahmed, Judi Dench, and Daniel Day-Lewis, cementing her status as a true acting icon.
From tragic roles in 'The Secret Life of Bees' and 'Skin' to a mysterious seer in the 'Hellboy' reboot, Okonedo's versatility has made her a go-to talent for both independent and Hollywood productions.

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