NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL INDEPENDENT FILM & VIDEO FESTIVAL HONORS CHYNA LAYNE AS BEST ACTRESS FOR HER POWERFUL PERFORMANCE IN SILENT CRIES OF A CHILD

On Friday, November 2, 2007, actress Chyna Layne is being honored at an exclusive red carpet awards ceremony as Best Actress in a Short Film by The 2007 New York International Independent Film & Video Festival (NYIIFVF) for her powerful performance in SILENT CRIES OF A CHILD. Held at The China Club located at 268 West 47th Street, New York, NY 10036 - this elegant affair will be covered by invited press and media to capture this unforgettable evening.

SILENT CRIES OF A CHILD is a moving story about a young mother named Mercedes, struggling to raise two children alone. One day, leaving the supermarket, she meets the man of her dreams. Smitten by his affection and the father-figure he has become to her children, he is her knight in shining armor. However, he soon reveals that he is not the hero she thought… Inspired by the loss of Nixmary Brown, SILENT CRIES OF A CHILD was written by Lisa V. Stokes and directed by Iris Goodwin. SILENT CRIES OF A CHILD joins the awareness and urgency in the battle against child abuse. "I am extremely honored and humbled by this award. It is extremely meaningful because it is an acknowledgement of a worldwide epidemic that we, as people, are constantly fighting everyday to eliminate – child abuse ," says Chyna Layne.

NYIIFVF is dedicated to celebrating the best talent in independent filmmaking, emerging directors, producers, actors, cinematographers and screenwriters. Held only twice a year in Manhattan, Friday's NYIIFVF awards red carpet ceremony will honor recipients from its highly successful Summer/Fall film extravaganza from July in New York and September in Los Angeles. In addition to a live awards presentation, this special evening will also include trailers of the winning entries, live performances, a sponsored bar including wine and light hors d'oeuvres. Red carpet arrivals begin at 7pm sharp and hosts include Amber Gristak (Maid in Manhattan) and actor Russ Russo.

About Chyna Layne: Chyna Layne is currently working on the new feature film titled PUSH, based on the 'New York Times' best-selling novel of the same name, penned by author Sapphire. PUSH is currently in production and is being directed by the critically acclaimed Filmmaker, Lee Daniels (MONSTER'S BALL). Chyna will be starring in the movie alongside Paula Patton, Mo'nique, Lenny Kravitz and newcomer Gabourey "Gabby" Sidibe. You can also catch Chyna Layne in the new DUNKIN DONUTS commercial starring Jermaine Dupri and directed by Zach Braff. Log onto her website www.ChynaLayne.com and visit the Commercials section to check out this video and more of her spots currently airing all over television. Be sure to also visit the Film Clips section to watch her new reel, featuring a clip from her heart-wrenching performance as Deyah Kingston in HBO's LIFE SUPPORT.

With her continuous accomplishments, Chyna Layne is being recognized for her versatility and brilliance as an actress. She was also featured in BACK STAB. Screened at Urbanworld Vibe Film Festival as the gun toting shoot 'em up stickup girl, she received much praise as a favorite from fans for her character Debbie. Chyna also starred in and produced A DEEPER LOVE, a movie critics are still raving about. In the faith-based film A DEEPER LOVE, which is written and directed by Darrell Smith, Chyna stars as the character of Gina, a young woman who is torn between two loves. In what Max Achille of The Source describes as a "stunning performance," Chyna takes an emotional journey of spirituality and self-discovery. Chyna Layne is also being branded as the face of the Dr. Miracle's Hair Relaxer "You Need a Miracle" commercial campaign exclusively on BET.

About NYIIFVF: NYIIFVF showcased over 250 diverse features, shorts, animations and documentaries on every topic imaginable and over 60 countries were represented – including Filmmakers flying in from India, Japan, Slovenia, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Northern Ireland, Germany, Canada, Russia and all over the US. According to NYIIFVF's Founder/Executive Producer Stuart Alson, "We are thrilled to invite all our winning filmmakers back to New York for this amazing and memorable night. Independent films need recognition and exposure and an award can definitely award pave the way for great success." The New York International Independent Film and Video Festival was founded in 1993 by entertainment impresario Stuart Alson, and is recognized as the largest independent film event in the world. The festival is a unique platform for emerging and established filmmakers to network and screen their work in the hope of getting a distribution deal. Past festivals have included the work of Calista Flockhart, Cameron Diaz, Eva Herzigova, Guy Pearce, George Clooney, Jennifer Aniston, Rod Steiger, Tippi Hedren, Willem Dafoe and Vin Diesel. Indie guru Abel Ferrara famously quoted in MovieMaker, "This festival is the real deal: Everybody else just talks about doing it, these guys just do it!"



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