Star of "The Sex Lives of College Girls," Amrit Kaur, will be honored with the Breakthrough Award at The Hollywood Reporter's esteemed Women in Entertainment Canada gala, taking place in the vibrant city of Toronto on May 29th. During this second annual celebration, Kaur will be recognized as an ascending luminary within the realm of entertainment and media. Renowned for her portrayal of Bela Malhotra in the Max comedy series helmed by creators Mindy Kaling and Justin Noble, Kaur has captured hearts and minds alike.
Furthermore, she shone brightly in the coming-of-age dramatic comedy "The Queen of My Dreams," directed by Fawzia Mirza, where she embodied a Pakistani Canadian young woman grappling with the vast divide between herself and her mother. Hailed as an emerging star at the prestigious Toronto Film Festival in 2023, Kaur is also a proud member of Gracemoon Arts Company, an ensemble of talented actors spanning Italy, the United States, and Canada. This dynamic group opened an off-off Broadway theatre in New York City in July 2024, further showcasing their impressive reach and impact.
At THR's WIE Canada gala, Tantoo Cardinal will also be feted with the Equity in Entertainment Award on the same evening, while Jeanne Beker will receive the prestigious Impact Award. The forthcoming second annual WIE Canada summit aims to once again unite the Canadian industry across television, film, and music, celebrating and acknowledging the remarkable achievements of women who are propelling the industry into new heights.
The triumphant return of this event follows the highly successful inaugural WIE Canada summit held on May 30, 2024. This gathering attracted iconic Canadian entertainers from the TV, film, and music sectors, including Lilly Singh, Nia Vardalos, Devery Jacobs, Kim Cattrall, Catherine Reitman, and Jully Black, who all came together to celebrate excellence and drive positive change within the industry.
