Nobu McCarthy
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Nobu McCarthy was a Canadian actress. She received a nomination for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Female Lead for her performance in the film The Wash.
McCarthy in a publicity photo for Johnny Staccato (1959–1960)
Independent Spirit Award for Best Female Lead
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The Independent Spirit Award for Best Female Lead was one of the annual Independent Spirit Awards to honor an actress who has delivered an outstanding lead performance in an independent film. It was first presented in 1985 with Geraldine Page being the first recipient of the award for her role as Carrie Watts in The Trip to Bountiful. It was last presented in 2022 with Taylour Paige being the final recipient of the award for her role in Zola.
Geraldine Page won for The Trip to Bountiful.
Isabella Rossellini won for Blue Velvet.
Sally Kirkland won for Anna.
Jodie Foster won for Five Corners.