PAWS Awards 2012: Purdey’s answer to the Oscars
With the Golden Globes just behind us and the build-up to the Oscars already under way, I feel it’s time to bring my own unique acting talents into the spotlight.
I’ve devised my very own set of accolades for the film industry, which I’m calling the PAWS – Purdey’s Awards for Worldwide Stardom.
You may not be aware that I’ve starred in countless box office hits, for the simple reason that I have selflessly allowed other actors to take the credit. Below is a selection of stills from my best-selling movies, and I’m giving you, my readers, the opportunity to vote for your favourite. The winner will receive a juicy piece of cheese… no, no, remember, no dairy products… a golden fir cone, engraved with teeth marks.
It perhaps won’t escape your notice that all the films feature myself or my fluffy friend, Ponyo, in the lead role. We’re not all that bothered about the likes of Meryl Streep or Leonardo di Caprio; and anyway, we want to win the prize.
If you would like to place a vote, you can do so using the ‘Comments’ form at the bottom of the page. Please specify your favourite movie and favourite actor. The result will be announced on 26th February, to coincide with the Academy Awards. (Insider tip: at the time of going to press, the bookmakers are saying the winner will be either me or Ponyo.)
Catch you later – got to work on my acceptance speech!
My nominations…
Ponyo’s nominations…
20 Comments
Sansom Wedding and Portrait Photography
This is amazing! I vote for Ponyo in Flashdance, those dancing skills can’t be missed, although Purdey in Mission Impossible was a close second!
Jo Woolf
Thank you for your vote! Is Ponyo still working on that sequel to Flashdance, or is she now more into costume dramas?
Dounia
The acting skills in Silence of the Lambs and Mission Impossible 2 are incomparable! These shots are truly terrific! 🙂
Jo Woolf
Thank you for your vote! It’s wonderful to see Purdey’s talents being recognised.
dhphotosite
My picks would be Mission Impossible, The Shining and Downton Abbey.
Jo Woolf
Thank you for your vote! Purdey has taken on a lot of different roles. A very versatile actress.
apostolcornel
:):):) Great post.
I vote for Mission Impossible 2.
Jo Woolf
Thank you! Mission Impossible is just edging ahead at present.
Fergiemoto
These are great! My choice is Mission Impossible.
Jo Woolf
Thank you for your vote! That’s Purdey’s favourite, too.
MindMindful
Bend It Like Beckham
Jo Woolf
Ponyo says thank you!
Kate Mitchell
Really innovative idea and it makes me smile and laugh!
My vote goes to Purdey 1st with Mission impossible 2 and runner up is Ponyo for Flashdance
Jo Woolf
Glad you enjoyed seeing Purdey’s talent. Thanks for your vote!
Melanie Woolf
I vote for the shining – it made me laugh out loud !
Jo Woolf
Thank you, Melanie! Purdey went to a lot of trouble for that role.
Philip Lhermette
I think you have made an error here. “The silence of the lambs” is obviously an outtake from the classic documentary on the death of Gaddafi (The Libyan CATastrophe) showing him being dragged from the drain in which he had been hiding. Since this is the only entry in the documentary “cat”egory, this should surely receive a prize!
Jo Woolf
Very funny! Although the more we look at it, the more feasible it seems… but no, Purdey is a classically-trained actress with a long-standing disdain for documentaries!
Philip Lhermette
Didn’t I see her in “The avengers” a long time ago????
Jo Woolf
Yes. You must have been very young 🙂