Belizean American Broadway Actress Kara Young Wins a Tony 

The 77th annual Tony Awards took place on Sunday at Lincoln Center’s David H. Koch Theatre in New York City.

Belizean American Broadway actress Kara Young won for best Featured Actress in a Play for her compelling portrayal of Lutiebelle Gussie Mae Jenkins in the Broadway revival of Ossie Davis’ Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch.

Her achievement has made her the first black woman to receive nominations for Best Featured Actress in a Play three consecutive years.

She also won the 2024 Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Featured Performer in a Broadway Play for her work in the production.

That same evening, Maleah Joi Moon secured her win for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical. Moon captivated audiences with her portrayal of Ali in a new musical inspired by the life of fifteen-time Grammy winner Alicia Keys. Moon is said to have Belizean heritage.