Jamaican Women in Hollywood Honored with Support from Jamaica Tourist Board

Jamaican Women Leading Hollywood recognized 25 honorees at inaugural dinner.

Presented by CODA Network with support from the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB), the inaugural Jamaican Women Leading Hollywood (JWLH) Honors dinner on September 28 at Hotel Figueroa brought together industry leaders, advocates and talents to celebrate the contributions of 25 Jamaican women making significant strides in the industry.

“We have an incredibly diverse pool of talent in our arts and culture community both on-island and abroad,” said the Hon. Edmund Bartlett, Minister of Tourism, Jamaica. “In particular, there are many Jamaican women who have made an extraordinary impact in the U.S. entertainment industry, and we are proud for them to represent us in film and television. Their impressive contributions are a true testament to our island’s hard-working values, warm spirit and vibrant culture.”

Among the honorees at the JTB-supported event were Antoinette Clarke (VP Brand Entertainment at CBS, two-time Emmy Award winning Producer and Author), Antoinette Robinson, Actress (Dear White People, The Blackening), Orly Marley, Producer (One Love: The Bob Marley Movie/President Tuff Gong Worldwide,) Sundra Oakley, (One Love: The Bob Marley Movie) and Sydnee Winters, Broadway actor (Hamilton, Lion King). 

“Jamaica has always had an outsized influence on global art and culture.”

Donovan White, Director of Tourism, Jamaica, added, “We are honored to support an event that celebrates the accomplishments of these women who are continuing that legacy and establishing a firm sector for Jamaicans in Hollywood.”

JWLH is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and supporting Jamaican women in entertainment through advocacy and community engagement. Its proceeds support scholarships, mentorships programs and workshops designed to foster the next generation of leaders. 

The JWLH Honors Dinner marks the beginning of a series of events dedicated to amplifying the work of Jamaican women in film and television. 

For more information about Jamaica, please go to visitjamaica.com.

ABOUT THE JAMAICA TOURIST BOARD 

The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB), founded in 1955, is Jamaica’s national tourism agency based in the capital city of Kingston. JTB offices are also located in Montego Bay, Miami, Toronto and London. Representative offices are in Berlin, Barcelona, Rome, Amsterdam, Mumbai, Tokyo and Paris. 

In 2023, the JTB was declared ‘World’s Leading Cruise Destination’ and ‘World’s Leading Family Destination’ for the fourth consecutive year by the World Travel Awards, which also named it named “Caribbean’s Leading Tourist Board” for the 15th consecutive year, “Caribbean’s Leading Destination” for the 17th consecutive year, and the “Caribbean’s Leading Cruise Destination” in the World Travel Awards – Caribbean.’ In addition, Jamaica was awarded six gold 2023 Travvy Awards, including ‘Best Honeymoon Destination’ ‘Best Tourism Board – Caribbean,’ ‘Best Destination – Caribbean,’ ‘Best Wedding Destination – Caribbean,’ ‘Best Culinary Destination – Caribbean,’ and ‘Best Cruise Destination – Caribbean’ as well as two silver Travvy Awards for ‘Best Travel Agent Academy Program’ and ‘Best Wedding Destination – Overall.’’ It also received a TravelAge West WAVE award for ‘International Tourism Board Providing the Best Travel Advisor Support’ for a record-setting 12th time. TripAdvisor® ranked Jamaica the #7 Best Honeymoon Destination in the World and the #19 Best Culinary Destination in the World for 2024. Jamaica is home to some of the world’s best accommodations, attractions and service providers that continue to receive prominent global recognition, and the destination is routinely ranked among the best to visit globally by prestigious international publications. 

For details on upcoming special events, attractions and accommodations in Jamaica go to the JTB’s Website at visitjamaica.com or call the Jamaica Tourist Board at 1-800-JAMAICA (1-800-526-2422). Follow the JTB on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and YouTube. View the JTB blog at islandbuzzjamaica.com. 

MEDIA CONTACT: Corporate Communications Division, Ministry of Tourism, 64 Knutsford Boulevard, Kingston 5, Telephone: 920-4924, Fax: 920-4944 – OR – Kingsley Roberts, Senior Director, Corporate Communications, Ministry of Tourism, 64 Knutsford Boulevard, Kingston 5, Tel: 920-4926-30, ext.: 5990, Cell: (876) 505-6118, Fax: 920-4944