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Revenge of the Black Best Friend is a Canadian comedy web series, which premiered in 2022 on CBC Gem.[1] Created by Amanda Parris, the series stars Oluniké Adeliyi as Dr. Toni Shakur, a self-help guru who specializes in helping Black actors who long for more than just the stereotypical supporting roles.[2]

The cast also includes Ashton James, Andrea Lewis, Cara Ricketts, Dwain Murphy, Izad Etemadi, Jameson Kraemer, Julian De Zotti, Dan Duran, Natasha Mumba, Samantha Brown, Rachael Crawford, Khadijah Roberts-Abdullah, Araya Mengesha, Krista Morin, Kit Weyman and Perrie Voss.

Awards

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Award Date of ceremony Category Recipient(s) Result Ref(s)
Canadian Screen Awards 2023 Best Web Program or Series, Fiction Amanda Parris, Jonas Diamond, Julian De Zotti, Wendy Motion Brathwaite, Mercedes Grundy Won [3]
Best Lead Performance, Web Program or Series Oluniké Adeliyi Won
Araya Mengesha Nominated [4]
Best Supporting Performance, Web Program or Series Ashton James Nominated
Dwain Murphy Nominated
Best Direction, Web Program or Series Thyrone Tommy — "The One Who Dies First" Nominated
Best Writing, Web Program or Series Wendy Motion Brathwaite — "The One Who Dies First" Nominated
Keavy Lynch — "Never the Hero" Nominated
Amanda Parris — "Cancelled" Nominated

References

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  1. ^ Fernandes, Marriska (April 1, 2022). "Amanda Parris is out to change the narrative with 'Revenge of the Black Best Friend'". Toronto Star.
  2. ^ Newman-Bremang, Kathleen (April 4, 2022). "The "Black Best Friend" Is Finally Getting Revenge Thanks To This Must-See Satire". Refinery29.
  3. ^ Benchetrit, Jenna (April 13, 2023). "Brother dominates with a dozen wins on third night of Canadian Screen Awards". CBC News.
  4. ^ Ransome, Noel (February 22, 2023). "Clement Virgo and Bilal Baig on being among leading Canadian Screen Awards nominees". Waterloo Region Record.
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