Justina Machado Snags Tony Nomination for Real Women Have Curves
Star of Netflix's 'One Day at a Time' marks first Tony nod at celebratory nominee luncheon.
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Justina Machado made history this week when she received her first Tony Award nomination for Best Leading Actress in a Musical for her performance in Real Women Have Curves. The Netflix alum took to Instagram to share her excitement. “This is a photo I’ll remember always!!! Honored to stand next to these powerful women!!! Tony Award Nominee Luncheon!! I AM A TONY NOMINEE!!!! Que bendicion ♥️♥️♥️” she wrote in a post.
Machado’s Rise To Broadway
Known to audiences for starring roles in Netflix’s One Day at a Time and USA Network’s Queen of the South, Machado made her Broadway debut in the stage adaptation of the acclaimed 2002 film Real Women Have Curves. With its heartwarming story and vibrant score, the show garnered Tony nods for Best Original Score, Best Book of a Musical, and Machado’s spotlight moment: her first nomination for Best Leading Actress in a Musical.
Luncheon Highlights
At the Tony Award Nominee Luncheon in New York City, Machado joined fellow nominees and industry veterans to toast the 77th Annual Tony Awards season. Dressed in a chic, structured dress, she posed alongside peers including Joy Woods and composer Benjamin Vélez. The scenic walls of the luncheon venue were framed with Broadway posters and celebratory banners.
She later revisited her experience at the Drama League Awards in an earlier post: “@dramaleague thank you for having me .. it was truly an honor. @rwhcmusical ♥️”.
Beyond her Tony nod, Machado has earned acclaim for her nuanced performances in television and film. She’s a veteran of stage productions and is celebrated for bringing authenticity to every character.
Fans of Real Women Have Curves can still catch the production at the James Earl Jones Theatre, with tickets available through the Broadway box office. Machado’s historic nomination sets the stage for what promises to be an unforgettable Tony Awards night.
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