Dominique Thorne, the talented actress from “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” received the Diaspora Creative Excellence Award at the National Entrepreneurship Awards this past Saturday 03 August. The honor recognizes her dedication to the creative sector and her role as an ambassador for arts and culture in Trinidad and Tobago (TT) and the broader Caribbean.
A bit of background: Thorne has not only shone in “Black Panther,” but also delivered impressive performances in “If Beale Street Could Talk” and “Judas and the Black Messiah.” Her Trinidad & Tobago heritage is a source of pride for many, and it’s fantastic to see her getting recognized for it.
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Even though she was born and raised in New York, her roots run deep in T&T with her mom, Nerissa Guy, hailing from Carapichaima, and her dad, Navie Guy, from Mayaro.
During a courtesy call with Minister of Youth Development and National Service Foster Cummings, he couldn’t help but express his pride in her achievements and her representation of TT on the global stage. “Your presence here is a national inspiration to young people and a testament to the impact of our diaspora,” he said.
Thorne, filled with gratitude, shared her excitement about her new role: “I am excited to solidify this partnership and work extensively as a youth ambassador to ensure that Trinidad & Tobago and the diaspora continue to be top of mind on the international stage. This is an opportunity for us to create opportunities for others in the arts.”
This year’s National Entrepreneurship Awards, themed “Exploring Horizons,” was extra special with Thorne being honored. Hosted by the National Entrepreneurship Development Company Limited (NEDCO), the event at the Hyatt Regency in Port of Spain will celebrate outstanding contributions in various categories, including the new Arts and Culture Entrepreneur and Male Entrepreneur awards.
NEDCO CEO Calvin Maurice highlighted the entrepreneurial nature of acting during the meeting, pointing out that Thorne’s career is a prime example of effectively managing time, money, and human capital to maximize output.
The NEDCO National Entrepreneurship Awards applauded the outstanding accomplishments of entrepreneurs in eight (8) categories: Green Entrepreneur, Technology-Driven Entrepreneur, Innovative Entrepreneur, Youth Entrepreneur, Female Entrepreneur, Male Entrepreneur, Arts and Culture Entrepreneur and NEDCO Client of the year.
