Celebrity Impersonators
& Tribute Artists Celebrate at the Reel Awards Convention.
Written & Photos by Nikki Artale
The 22nd
production of the Reel Awards came back once again in Las Vegas on February 22,
2016 at the Golden Nugget Hotel by the Co-Founders and Producers, Janna Joos and Alana Joos. The
production started in 1989 as an awards show that starred VIP Celebrity Impersonators,
Look-Alikes and Tribute Artists. The conventions brings together the best of
the celebrity impersonators for the Reel Awards and to honor them for their
talents. www.thereelawards.com
After a 3
year hiatus Janna & Alana Joos brought back the convention and thanked
their proud sponsor “Stars in Concert” for
his encouragement to bring back the show.
Producer Bernhard Kurz is a leading expert for tribute shows and he has
produced Stars in Concert since 1997 in Berlin, Germany. Bernhard Kurz was a
guest speaker at the seminars and you could hear a pin drop as he spoke to the
attendees and shared his priceless knowledge. Bernhard received the reel award
for best Director/Producer. www.stars-in-concert.com
Alana Joos & Janna Joos
Nikki Artale & Bernhard Kurz
Look-Alikes,
Sound-Alikes and Tribute Artists from around the world attended the Red Carpet,
performed on the stage in the Gordie Brown Showroom and nightly on the First
Street Stage. Dee Dee Hanson as Joan Rivers, introduced everyone on the Red
Carpet and did a fabulous job as Joan Rivers.
George Kane
Keith George
Some of the
winners were Best Actor: Ronnie Rodriguez as Johnny Depp Pop & Rock for Reel: Bill Pantazis as George
Michael
Impersonator You Love to Work With: Bettina Williams as
Whoopie Goldberg. Bettina co-hosted
the award presentation with Marcel Forestieri who was an excellent Donald
Trump.
Samira
Outstanding
performances and perfect likeness to the stars were Sandy Vee Anderson as Dolly
Parton and Tierney Allen as Lady Gaga. I love both these ladies and the stars
they pay tribute to. It is truly a joy
to watch these performers become the stars as our love and our hearts open up
to them.
Sandy Vee Anderson
Tierney Allen
A special
moment came when I discovered there were two hot Greek Men in the show and as
you all know I am Greek, I was very excited to spend some time with them and
have them on each side of me for the photo.
George Michael, Bill Pantazis, Nikki Artale, George Thomas
I was most
impressed with Natalia Faircloth who
was a Michael Jackson Impersonator. Natalia is a 12 year old girl who is so
precious and sweet and a bundle of talent. She performs in many schools and is
a voice for Bully Busters 702 Kids Radio, A radio show hosted by kids for kids.
Natalia is a child star who is
definitely going places.
Natalia
The
Celebrity Impersonators Convention was a place to network, learn and attend
valuable seminars by the best in the business. It is a time to recognize the
outstanding individuals who pay tribute as celebrity impersonators from all
over the world.
Lights!
Camera! Action! See you next year at the Red Carpet and Awards Show.
