18TH ANNUAL SCREEN ACTORS GUILD AWARDS RECAP

Viola Davis - 18th Annual SAG Awards

The 18th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards were held at The Shrine in Los Angeles earlier this evening, with Winners being determined by 2,100 Actors voting to honour their Peers for their brilliant work.  Viola Davis was Queen of the Red Carpet in a gorgeous white Marchesa dress, while her The Help Co-star Emma Stone looked stunning also in a black Alexander McQueen number.  Although the Ladies of Bridesmaids won over the audience re-enacting a drinking game on-stage around the word "Scorese", it was the Cast of The Help which was awarded Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture.

Viola Davis was a bit of a surprise winning Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role in The Help (defeating Meryl Streep) and Jean Dujardin for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role in The Artist. Both wins for further solidify that they too just  might win Best Actress and Actor at next month's Academy Awards.

A recurring theme among tonight's SAG Award Winners was that it's never too late to be recognized.  For one, 82-year-old Christopher Plummer earned his first SAG Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role in Beginners.  Some also might have been surprised that 90-year-old veteran Actress Betty White won Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series for Hot in Cleveland, beating-out Julie Bowen, Sofia Vergara, Tina Fey and Edie Falco. Another late to gain recognition is 62-year-old Jessica Lange, honoured for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series with American Horror Story.  

"THE HELP" AND "MODERN FAMILY" LEAD SAG AWARD NOMINATIONS

Still from The Help

Nominees for the 18th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards were announced earlier today from West Hollywood's SilverScreen Theater. The Awards honour Actors versus the actual Film or Television Program.

The Help leads all Film nominees with a total four nominations. Viola Davis gets a nod for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role, while her Co-stars Octavia Spencer and Jessica Chastain are up for Female Actor in a Supporting Role. The talented Cast together are nominated also for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble Cast in a Motion Picture.

ABC's Modern Family also received a total four nominations in the Television categories with both Ty Burrell and Eric Stonestreet both up for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series. Sofia Vergara is nominated for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor and the Cast also are up for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series.

"NURSE 3-D" STARRING PAZ DE LA HUERTA TO FILM IN TORONTO

Concept Poster for Nurse 3-D

Great news for Toronto! Another Film has been confirmed to begin production in our City soon. Director Doug Aarniokoski will be working on his most-buzzed title to date, a Horror titled Nurse 3-D. Starring in the Film is Firecracker Paz de la Huerta, known more recently for her work on HBO'S Boardwalk Empire as Lucy.   She famously interrupted Steve Buscemi's moment during an acceptance speech at the SAG Awards earlier this year and I loved it!

 Production begins September 6th and runs til October 14, 2011.  Lionsgate Films will be distributing in the U.S., which likely means Alliance Films will be handling this in Canada?

See de la Huerta's moment below:

RICO RODRIGUEZ OF "MODERN FAMILY" IN TORONTO FOR CITYTV'S FALL 2011 UPFRONTS

Rico Rodriguez & Mr. Will-W.

In Toronto to promote CityTV's upcoming 2011 Fall Season, 12 year-old Star Rico Rodriguez is one of the few Cast members of ABC's Emmy Award-winning Series Modern Family to visit the City since it graced the airwaves in 2009. You could even say it was overdue. 

Rodriguez, made famous through his role as Manny Delgado, the Son of Jay (Ed O'Neill) and Gloria (Sofia Vergara) had a fantastic year in 2010, being named one of Entertainment Weekly's Entertainers of the Year and also a Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Ensemble in a Comedy Series.

The adorable Actor was not only excited to visit to promote his hit Television Series, but also to spend time with good Friend Madison Pettis, who has been working on Television Series Life with Boys locally.

MILA KUNIS - BEST-DRESSED AT SAG AWARDS

Mila Kunis at 17th Annual SAG Awards

I cannot stop thinking about Mila Kunis and how amazing she looked at last night's Screen Actors Guild Awards.  Kunis, dressed in an Alexander McQueen and jewels by Cartier, set hearts afire in one of the most memorable outfits we've seen this Awards season.  More, Mila, more!

See more Photos of Kunis at Zimbo.

(Photo credit: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

NATALIE PORTMAN WINS AT SCREEN ACTORS GUILD AWARDS

Hilary Swank & Natalie Portman at 17th Annual SAG Awards

Yes!  Two of my favourites together at last.  Natalie Portman and Hilary Swank exchange greetings on the Red Carpet at tonight's Screen Actor's Guild Awards in Los Angeles.  Portman dressed in Azzaro and over $2 million in jewels from Tiffany & Co. showed off that growing Baby Bump loud and proud.  Swank opted for Versace in a colour she really should be seen in more often.

Of course, Portman won Best Actress for Black Swan in her first-ever SAG nomination in the category, beating out previous Winner Swank for Conviction.  The top honour of Best Ensemble Cast Award went to Tom Hooper's The King's Speech, including Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush and Helena Bonham Carter.  The Film has displayed a stunning late kick this Awards season, possibly overthrowing The Social Network as the favourite for Best Picture at the Oscars late February.

 For a complete list of Winners, click here.  Check out more Photos from tonight's Red Carpet over at Zimbio (Tip: you must see Mila Kunis' Alexander McQueen number).

(Photo credit: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)