Dominique Fishback to Receive The Creative Collective’s Inaugural Culture Certified Award (EXCLUSIVE)
variety.comAngelique Jackson Emmy and BAFTA nominee Dominique Fishback is set to receive the Culture Certified award at The Creative Collective’s inaugural Creative Class celebration.
The Culture Certified award will honor both established and emerging Black talent and seeks to recognize individuals whose contributions “significantly impact, influence, and shape cultural landscapes at large.” The special award is presented by the Create Collective (CCNYC) in partnership with Prime Video’s Culture Rated initiative, which champions Black creatives, perspectives, and community across social media, on Prime Video and with in-person events, like CultureCon.
The prize marks the latest accolade for Fishback, who experienced a breakout year in 2023. She earned her first Emmy nomination for her buzzworthy performance as Dre in the Prime Video series “Swarm.” Fishback also earned nods from the Indie Spirit Awards, Gotham Awards, the NAACP Image Awards and more for her transformative work in the psychological comic thriller from co-creators Janine Nabers and Donald Glover.
Last year, Fishback also starred in “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts,” a globe-trotting adventure which took the place before the events of the first “Transformers” film and following those of “Bumblebee.” Previously, Fishback earned a Critics Choice nomination for her performance opposite Samuel L.
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