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The Betty Awards
As the creator, director, and featured guest of The Betty Awards, my aim was to create a shared opportunity for escape. The event, a parody red carpet award show, encourages the community put on their finest as they walk the red-carpet where performers acting as paparazzi swarm guests and nominees. By offering awards for what is otherwise considered mundane such as: "Most parking violations," "Best takeout," or "Best way to get a black eye;" the community of friends, neighbors, business owners, and artists bond as they share in the absurdity of of the everyday.
Betty Vegas, who is awarded a "Lifetime achievement award" annually at the event, is an alter-ego personality developed in connection to family history, Hollywood tabloid exploits, and fantasy. Her biography was created in 2010 as part of a performance event organized by artist Angela Washko. 2013 Hosted by Comedian Gregor Wynnyczuk with Michelle Cerone as Miss Betty Musical Accompaniment by Maura Marcks and Julia Alsarraf Paparazzi: Jacques Cortelyou, Seana Biondolillo 2012 Hosted by Comedian Gregor Wynnyczuk with Kate Sweater as Miss Betty Musical Accompaniment by Maura Marcks Paparazzi: Jacques Cortelyou, Seana Biondolillo, Chris Skinner 2011 Hosted by Comedian Gregor Wynnyczuk with Angela Washko as Miss Betty Musical Accompaniment by Maura Marcks Paparazzi: Jacques Cortelyou, Angela Washko, Sebastien Barre 2010 Hosted by Comedian Gregor Wynnyczuk with Angela Washko as Miss Betty Musical Accompaniment by Maura Marcks Paparazzi: Ryan Jenkins, Angela Washko, Seana Biondolillo |
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