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Laurieann Gibson | |
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 Gibson in 2014 | |
| Born | (1969-07-14)July 14, 1969 (age 55) |
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| Years active | 1987–present |
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| Instrument | Vocals |
Musical artist | |
Laurieann Gibson (born July 14, 1969) is a Canadian choreographer, director, television personality, singer, actress, and dancer. She has choreographed dance numbers for musical artists such asMichael Jackson,Alicia Keys,Lady Gaga, andBeyoncé. Her music video directing credits include "Judas", "You and I", and "Love to My Cobain".
In 2005, Gibson rose to prominence on theMTV reality seriesMaking the Band, and later worked as a judge onLittle Talent Show,Skating with the Stars, andSo You Think You Can Dance. Gibson also had a brief musical career, in which she released two albums.
Gibson was born inToronto, Ontario, Canada on July 14, 1969.[1] She rose to public prominence as the star ofMTV'sMaking the Band andP. Diddy andMark Burnett'sStarmaker series.[2][3] Gibson was also a "Fly Girl" on the popular TV seriesIn Living Color.[4]
Following her training at theAlvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Gibson went from theatre dance to hip hop, becoming director of choreography forMotown Records andBad Boy Records.[5] She has worked withMichael Jackson,Alicia Keys, andBeyoncé.[1] She has also done choreography for the moviesAlfie andHoney, in which she also appeared asJessica Alba's dance rival.[6]
In November 2011, Lady Gaga ended her professional relationship with Gibson due to "creative differences".[7]
In 2012, Gibson directedBIGBANG's World Tour.[8]
Gibson was the choreographer forGugu Mbatha-Raw inBeyond the Lights, training her for 6 months in order to perfect her pop-star persona.[9]
In 2017, Gibson was featured on Lifetime'sDance Moms as a choreographer for Abby Lee Miller's Elite Competition Team.
In 2019, Gibson became a judge on the sixteenth season ofSo You Think You Can Dance alongside, Nigel Lythgoe, Mary Murphy, and fellow newcomer Dominic "D-Trix" Sandoval.
In 2020, Gibson was awarded the inaugural Willie Dunn Award by thePrism Prize committee, to honour her work as a choreographer and director of music videos.[10]
Gibson is the godmother of American model and dancerAlton Mason, whose career she helped launching by securing him a position as backup dancer for P. Diddy at theBET Awards 2015.[11]
Gibson has been nominated for 1Primetime Emmy, 3MTV Video Music Awards (winning 1), and 1Teen Choice Award
| Award | Year | Category | Result | Ref. |
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| Primetime Emmy Awards | 2011 | Outstanding Directing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Special Lady Gaga Presents: The Monster Ball Tour at Madison Square Garden (2011) | Nominated | [13] |
| MTV Video Music Awards (VMA) | 2010 | Best Choreography | Won | [14] |
| Best Choreography | Nominated | |||
| 2011 | Best Choreography | Nominated | ||
| Teen Choice Awards | 2011 | Choice TV: Female Reality/Variety Star | Nominated |
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