Somewhat atypically for a blossoming young actress, Shareeka Epps premiered with a lead role: that of Drey, an emotionally troubled and socially dysfunctional student who strikes up a friendship with a new teacher (Ryan Gosling) -- recognizing, at first glance, the man's impending drug addiction -- in director Ryan Fleck's indie success Half Nelson (2006). ~ Nathan Southern, All ...more
- 2006
- Independent Spirit Awards
- Best Actress
- Half Nelson
- win
- 2006
- Boston Society of Film Critics
- Best Supporting Actress
- Half Nelson
- win
- 2006
- New York Film Critics Society
- Best Supporting Actress (Runner-up)
- Half Nelson
- win
- 2006
- Broadcast Film Critics Association
- Best Young Actress
- Half Nelson
- nom
- 2006
- Chicago Film Critics Association
- Most Promising Performer
- Half Nelson
- nom
- 2006
- Half Nelson
- Drey







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