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Leo Awards 2006 at Vancouver's Westin Bayshore Hotel

May 13, 2006

By Catherine Barr

 

The eighth annual Leo Awards took place May 12-13 at the Westin Bayshore Vancouver. The awards, which "celebrate excellence In British Columbia film and television", are a project of the Motion Picture Arts & Sciences Foundation of British Columbia, and are produced by Troika Productions Inc. and Events One. They have become a highly anticipated event that draws lots of famous faces out onto the red carpet. Presenters and nominees alike get caught up in the glitz and glam as they honour their peers and vie for a coveted Leo statuette in an industry that provided over 15,000 jobs and generated approx. $1 billion in economic activity in 2005 alone. The evening receptions also featured the "Fashion and Film" designer showcase where guests could browse and bid on designer outfits created by local and international designers.


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Looking stunning on the red carpet was Leo presenter and actor Sonya Salomaa. Sonya won a Leo this year for Best Supporting Performance by a Female in a Dramatic Series for "The Collector - The Person with AIDS".
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Corner Gas actor Gabrielle Miller (left), seen here wtih publicist Emma Richmond, took home a Leo for Best Performance in a Comedy, Music or Variety Series. She appeared in a stunning purple Jason Matlo gown.
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Gabrielle Miller and Emma Richmond
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Producer Sophie McGarry and Tracy D. Smith on the red carpet.
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Larry Sugar
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Saturday night's gala host was none other than the indefatigable Vicki Gabereau who is also a past Leo award winner herself and lives in West Van.
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Past Leo award winning actor Amanda Tapping, of Stargate fame, was one of this year's presenters and was pleased to have hubby Alan accompany her on the red carpet. Both she and Alan live on the North Shore.
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Documentary filmaker Mary Bissell joined comedian Gary Jones and wife Meg Cameron during the reception.
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Comedian / writer / producer Brent Butt and his co-star / real life wife Nancy Robertson once again saw their show "Corner Gas" come out a winner taking home the Leo for Best Comedy.
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Showing off their best character faces, comedian / writer / producer Brent Butt and his co-star / real life wife Nancy Robertson once again saw their show "Corner Gas" come out a winner taking home the Leo for Best Comedy.
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Cheers to Leo nominee, actor and presenter Ellie Harvie who was wearing an stunning black Obakki designer dress.
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Lotuswear's Lisa Palleson-Stallan (left) and designer Dace Moore.
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Lions Gate Studios GM/President and Motion Picture Production Industry Association of BC (MPPIA) chair Peter Leitch, who residens in North Van wtih wife Jan, was honoured to accept the 2006 Outstanding Achievement Leo Award on behalf of the MPPIA.
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Lucas Talent founder and agent Richard Lucas accompanied model/actor Tricia Helfer, who will soon host "Canada's Next Top Model on CityTV. Tricia won a Leo for Best Lead Performance by a Female in a Dramatic Series for her role on "Battlestar Galactica".
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Fashion leaders Rachel Kapsalis and Francoe Nigro, of Vetrina and Quorum clothing store fame, supplied all the designer outfits for the Leo's trophy girls to wear as they handed out the awards onstage.
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Past Leo award winning comedian/actor Richard Side, who lives here on the North Shore, attended the awards with wife Martina Smyth (left) and casting director Candice Elzinga.
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I was thrilled to share a dinner table with "Gabereau" producer Cynthia Ott and Michelle Krall, sister to Diana Krall, during the awards ceremony.
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Babz Chula and partner Larry were double winners. Babz was awarded a 2006 Outstanding Achievement Leo Award.
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North Shore producer Walter Daroshin (left) and partner Sonny Wong ARE the Leo Awards. Without their faith and hard work the industry would be a little less glamorous. Seen here with Walter's wife Tina and son Misha, the evening was a fabulous success and I can't wait to do it all over again next year.

 

     

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