Rose is nominated for her role as the inquisitive Beneatha
Younger in “A Raisin in the Sun.” Rose currently appears in the Broadway play
starring opposite Denzel Washington and directed by Kenny Leon.
In 2009, Rose made history as the voice of Princess Tiana,
Disney’s first African-American princess, in the movie “The Princess and the
Frog.” Rose starred in the 2006 movie “Dreamgirls” and also was featured in
starring roles on Broadway such as Maggie in “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.”
“I wanted to major in musical theater and I chose FAMU
because it was smaller, more intimate and hands-on than some of the other
schools,” Rose said.
Dean of the College of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities
Valencia Matthews taught Rose while she was a student.
“Anika was always very clear about what she wanted to do,”
said Matthews. “This was going to be her life’s work and she pursued it that
way. We are very proud of her.”
The winners of the 68th Tony Awards will be announced
Sunday, June 8 from Radio City Music Hall and air on CBS.