WiCnet Awards Season Two: Best Supporting Actress

Conor,

me either

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Sixth! :- )

A woman believes Gwendoline Christie/Brienne wins this one! Look at all she had to take on in order to portray this talented, intelligent, and conflicted woman warrior! Boxing, sword training, WOW!!! And she really kicks butt! Brienne! Brienne! Brienne!

You know nuthing, Jon snuw!

Gwendoline Christie would have got my vote were it not for my love of Jon Snow’s storyline and my other head…which made me vote for Rose Leslie instead.

Cersei’s right. That thing between our legs is our weakness =(

Dormer is hot as hell, but as far as the acting goes, I honestly can’t decide between Rose Leslie and Gwen Christie. Rose (as Ygritte) was the only thing, that kept Jon’s storyline going, this season … and Gwendoline, on the other hand, IS Brienne. After a long consideration, I’m voting for Rose.

This was surprisingly hard. I went with Rose Leslie because I think she did great with all the subtleties of the power shifts between her and Jon when she was his captive. My only real disappointment this season was Gemma. She just didn’t have the right attitude for Yara/Asha – the way she carried herself was hunched over and uncertain, instead of shoulders back and a little more carefree the way Asha comes off in the books. But that’s a nitpicky thing.

YKNJS

Rose <3
Plus, writing this has the added benefit of remembering me of past timey wimey love.

Gwendoline Christie of course. Enjoyed her scenes the most. :-D

Zack,

Exactly; well-written; that’s why Gemma is *almost* my choice, and may yet be it.

Yara =/= Asha and that final scene of the season.. totally gave her a heart. Sure, she isn’t a salty pirate, but there’s something to be said for Yara’s calculating manner and acid wit. One of the most hilarious lines of the season is from her when Theon is to be sent to raid fishing villages: “Be careful of their nets..” Ha! She’s great, a worthy sibling. But she kills it with those final lines, showing how she’s more than just a pirate captain; she’s Theon’s sis.

The problem is *all* of these women killed it. Gwen in particular was spot-on plus. Dormer too and the other two too. Tricky choice!

Wic, can we pleas get a vote for the actor / actress with the most attractive voice? Nominees:
Rose Leslie
Lena Headey
Tom Wlaschiha
NCW
Richard Madden

Actually surprised how many people seem to Gwendoline Christie is a good actress. If you remove yourself from the fan-boy/girl mentality for one second (and just how physically accurate she is to the description of Brienne in the book), and assess her on actual ability, I think the outcome would be different. Rose Leslie is clearly the best actor/actress/whatever we’re meant to say these days.

All in all, though, this category is a lot weaker than the best supporting male one.

I realize it her Margaery was probably all that different than her Anne Boylen, but I have to vote for Natalie Dormer.

She sizzled when she had to — and yes, the ability to come across as sexy (and not just when naked) on the screen is still a skill — but more interestingly she has a couple of scenes that really could have been botched to my mind and did very well in them.

The fluffer scene is one of the best of the season, to my mind — just awesome insight into her character. It could have been pretty awful but she did it well. And the interaction with Littlefinger (first time, very subtle — so subtle most people didn’t get it) and second time (more inflection) was also very good..

Sibel has made Shae more likeable, Rose Leslie was fun, Gwen has been right on target and Gemma won me over with her little brother conversation… but Margaery is the only actress of this bunch that has really shaped how I *think* of the character in my head.

So she gets my vote.

Phffft. No contest. Gwendoline Christie.

so where are the results for all these WiC polls? I’ve yet to see any.
the link to the direct poll said they were private. wtf?
anyway, my vote goes to Dormer, she owned her scenes.

This is hard! With every one of these women, I feel I’m still waiting for the WOW moment.

Update: I went with Natalie Dormer. Because the scene that saved the mediocre finale for me was her and Jack Gleeson BEAUTIFULLY playing all the falsity to the max, her being cool as cucumber while Loras fumbled his way into saying ‘she is innocent, Your Grace’.

I think they totally botched Yara. I pictured her as a care free attractive badass warrior.

TV version looks like she’s and angry mountain tribes man.

I shouldn’t have been so dismissive of Shae. She, like Cersei, took awhile to win me over, but she did, eventually, and had some memorable scenes with both Sansa and Tyrion. I’m fully crediting the actress and D&D, because the character in the text was not all that fleshed out.

But she’s never going to be in my top list of the ladies of the show. Kekilli and the writers can only elevate the character so far.

Adrian:
Brienne.

Not even close.

ITA

Rygar: Dormers crooked mouth

I know! it´s like with L. Headey´s eyebrow. We´re mean.

andrea,

It’s the little things….. sure it can be taken as mean, but if you show up to an interview without a tie, no matter how good your resume is, I am not going to hire you. Sorry Dormer, but your mouth is that missing tie.

But how bout those boobs? Shes number two on that list!

Rygar:
andrea,

It’s the little things…..sure it can be taken as mean, but if you show up to an interview without a tie, no matter how good your resume is, I am not going to hire you.Sorry Dormer, but your mouth is that missing tie.

But how bout those boobs?Shes number two on that list!

It’s funny how what some people find ugly, others find really really cute.

Anytime Dormer is on screen my brain kind of goes to half power.

Rygar,

well, I wouldn´t know… don´t like boobs! Ian Glen’s V neck is kinda my thing.

Zack: It’s funny how what some people find ugly, others find really really cute.

is not ugly, it´s just annoying.

The Instrumentalist:
I agree Gwen’s role will be more juicy next season, but the truth is that she kicked ass in this season, every scene she was in with even just her looming presence and her facial expressions… I hope she’ll snag an emmy one day when she becomes a main character. She’ll deserve it!

A woman is in agreement with you! Brienne the incredible!

Looking just like you imagined the character is not “acting”. Just sayin’.

Nick,

yes, exactly what you said.

I am absolutely baffled as to why the actress who played Shae is event featured on this poll yet it is blasphemy to suggest Esmé Bianco had incredible irreplaceable talent on the show? I guess people really are that insecure with seeing a pink coloured nippled.

The Onion Knight, Real talk finally someone recognizes real talent on this board

Brienne and Ygritte are awesome characters but for me it was a real toss up between Miss Tyrell and Shae.

With Margarey’s completely fabricated role I thought she was great in the stint with Renly and her brother. But Shae was humanized so much from “whore that Tyrion loves” to someone who is actually quite smart. The way she comforts and advises Sansa(who was much more bold in the show opposed to the books) really did it for me though.

Sir Gallahad, once the voting on all the categories ends, we announce the winners in a live chat. It’s WiCnet’s version of the Emmys. Black tie optional. ;)

This one was so hard…. I’ve gone towards Sibel, there’s something about the fierceness of those eyes. She is Shae completely, theres something so like Cersei about her and for me Sibel has knocked it out of the park!

The Onion Knight,

I totally agree with you, I personally love Esme and am excited to see what they have in store for her next season… its nice to have a few surprises when you know generally what’s going to happen, hehe.

Although I’m not sure she would ever win best supporting actress or anything of the like, I do believe that she should get some credit. If one doesn’t like the character, it’s the writer that’s to blame. Esme has this part to play and she does it well, no bout a doubt it.

Seriously people are knit picking on physical characteristics of the female actresses?
Women have enough bullshit to deal with and then to go down the path and rag on actresses’ mouth/eyebrow?

Grow up for Gods’ sake!

The Instrumentalist, If Sibel Kekilli gets a nod then so should Esme, Sibel was a block of wood

I liked Gwendolyn Christie, but she was a bit one dimensional. Carice van Houten should be on the list and would probably get my vote.

The Stannis Way,

Sadly Carice’s Mel has very few fans. :-(

Meet the treasurer of the CVH brigade.

Yes, why not Carice, though? She would definitely get my vote as well. This will probably start a debate but TV Mel was more well-rounded than book Mel.

mags giantsbabe,

I’m joining the chorus re: Carice, though it’s a good thing I didn’t have to chose between her and GC, I would just sit at my computer and cry for a whole week. Because of the indecision! :)

Even though I didn’t really like any of the scenes (or the writing) Rose Leslie was in, her acting was fantastic regardless.

I voted for Gwendolyn Christie, but Natalie Dormer was a close second. But how did the actress playing Shae get nominated? She is EASILY the worst actor or actress on the entire show, with absolutely no range. And it’s too bad because I actually like the book version of Shae. It was sad when Tyrion strangled her, but now I’m looking forward to it just to get her off the show so that I won’t be distracted by her “acting.” At best, she can almost handle lines that don’t require much emotion. But when she has to do anything else? Look out. There’s a scene where she’s complaining that Tyrion is worried about what his father will think of her presence even though, “HE’S THREE HUNDRED MILES AWAY!!!!” I’m sorry, but that is just horrific.

This one was easy for me. Rose Leslie captured the character of Ygritte perfectly, i can’t wait for her scenes next year. I think she was perfect casting.

All the other actresses mentioned were fantastic as well, special mention to Natalie Dormer and Gwendoline Christie.

Rose Leslie – she made a less-than-likeable (in her written form) character absolutely endearing. I am very much looking forward to her scenes with Kit in season 3. Lord’s kiss, anyone?

Ooh that’s something I hadn’t considered! I am not seeing why Shae got a place in the poll rather than Melisandre. I might have even voted for Carice. She was brilliant. And feh, to that interview posted here awhile ago, where she voiced her opinion that she’s not got the ‘traditional’ sex appeal of some of the others. What rubbish that was!

eta: Oh. Obvious, really. They’ve yet to do one for Best Actress. I could’ve sworn they had already, but I’m probably just remembering last year’s awards.

This is ridiculous why can’t we vote for Carice van Houten as Melisandre!!!
Do you think every actress could do that shadowbaby scene? (or would do that scene)
Please explain why Carice is out of the poll! And why should you limit our coices to only 5?

I hope the night is dark and full of terrors for those wo made this poll!

Winter Is Coming,

hahaha, ok :-D I see now — thanks! And thanks also for putting all of this together :-).

Cheers

Sibel Kekilli? Really? Ugh. The weakest acting link of the entire series, hands down.

Rero: This is ridiculous why can’t we vote for Carice van Houten as Melisandre!!!
Do you think every actress could do that shadowbaby scene? (or would do that scene)
Please explain why Carice is out of the poll! And why should you limit our coices to only 5?

I hope the night is dark and full of terrors for those wo made this poll!

Almost certainly CVH will be on the ‘best actress’ list alongside Sophie Turner, Maisie Williams et al, since in the Dragonstone storyline she’s the main female character.

Wait a minute, if there’s only 5 for best actress… we need Emilia Clarke, all 3 Stark ladies and Lena Headey. Hm.

Hm, that’s going to be a long list.

While I appreciate the difficulty of working in extremely cold weather, I think Ygritte’s character wasn’t particularly difficult to portray in any other respect. Leslie Rose did a great job, but these awards are supposed to be about acting chops, not physical beauty nor the likability of a particular character.

Gwendoline Christie’s portrayal of Brienne required more attention to the details. The warrior woman is at the margins of society in many aspects, including her unusual height and strength, her skill with a sword and above all, her deeply rooted sense of chivalry in a world that no longer places any value on it. In the hands of a lesser actress, Brienne could easily have come across as either cartoonish or as not androgynous enough.

The other supporting actresses also performed well, including some that weren’t even nominated: Carice van Houten (Melisandre), Amrita Acharia (Irri), Laura Predelska (Quaithe the masked mystic) and Esme Bianco (Ros). The latter managed to give her character a moral compass in spite of atrocious writing that gave her a lot of screen time but zero opportunity to take any initiative.

In the end, though, my vote goes to Gwendoline Christie.

I know something! It’s Rose Leslie for me! She nailed her role, was brilliant, fun, and without her the Jon storyline in S2 would have been pretty boring. She saved it.
Gwen was great but she will have a good chance of getting my vote come S3. Sibell was definitely better in S2 but although her scene with Tyrion was great, that was especially since Peter Dinklage just owns his role! Natalie Dormer? She was fine but again, not that memorable. We shall see in S3. Gemma seems like a very sweet person (on the interview I saw with her) but I was disappointed with her take on Asha/Yara. Not at all how I pictured the character (perhaps non-readers could take a better liking to her). For me she is one of the very few casting choices I dislike. That said, her last scene with Theon was touching and she did very well. Anyway – Rose Leslie (“You know nothing Jon Snow… but you have nice hair”)

Gwendoline Christie, hands down. She is Brienne!

Gwendoline Christie, for all the reasons already posted, but most of all, for her posture, facial expression and tone of voice when she told Jamie Lannister: “Stay!” :D Carice van Houten was a close runner-up, esp. for the way she rocked the pregnant stomach w/merkin, birthing the shadow baby, and for creeping me out during that entire sequence with Liam Cunningham.

I guess that I am in the minority to think that Gwen’s acting seemed forced and overthe-top, especially Renly’s death scene. Way too dramatic for someone who just (seemingly) met the king and had no prior reason to feel so attached to Renly. I dont recall the show ever hinting at Briennes long time crush on him so it seemed out of place and confusing. Even her delivery of “I’m no Lady” to Catelyn seemed off.

Totally off topic…

I just watched the last episode of season 2 again. And I just am amazed at how much I love Dany’s character when she is in her beautiful yet toughass Khaleesi mode.

I really hope D&D put to rest her boot stomping, whiny, acting just like her asshole brother attitude and move forward into season 3 with her as the badass, yet fair, beautiful Khaleesi we all know her to be. The end of season 2 when Dany gets her mojo back was a high point. Season 3 better keep her acting like a Targaryen Khaleesi and not a demanding little brat or I and many others will be totally disappointed. We had to wait 9 episodes this year to see the Dany we love. I hope D&D start off with the Khaleesi in episode 1 next year and keep her character strong and toughass like she was at the end of season 2…

Rero,

Cat will be in that category, despite being along for the ride during Robb’s exploits. (This is how new viewers think of her, anyway, when in the books it was Cat that had the POVs when Robb didn’t.)

Mel is the leading female in the Stannis plotline, as Cat is the leading female in Robb’s.

Omar Brown,

I know it sounds mean but in movies or TV some grimaces and gestures can ruin performances especially in close ups. It´s petty but it´s true.

Rygar,

well, I agree with you because I don´t like her acting but the bad writing is not her fault.

Gwen Christie all the way! Sure, she is much prettier than the “book Brienne”, but in terms of her nailing the characters personality, and behavior Gwen nailed it!

I’m going to vote for Ygritte despite hating the changes they made to Jon Snow’s storyline.

What I loved about Rose was that I didn’t feel like she was acting. Someone posted that Ygritte is not a difficult role to play, and I get that point, but it takes skill to steal every scene you’re in and Rose blew everyone out of the water. Not just herplayfulness, but also the way she delivered each line. The scene when she and Kit argued about who was in the North first was one of my favorite of the whole series so far. I dont really care for Kit’s acting chops, but he floored me in that scene. And I think its because Rose was so damn good that she brought the best out of him.

And shes cuter than Dormer. Hopefully in S3 we can then rank her boobies.

Rero,

Fair enough, but if I recall his screen time this season was really cut down. Unfortunately :(

Where until Blackwater, I don’t think Stannis was without Melisandre for more than a few moments.

I suppose it’s a judgement call on an individual character.

This is a showdown between Gwen and Rose. though i feel the scales have tipped towards Gwen.
But the absence of Natalia Tena, who plays the wilding Osha, among the nominees is a serious crime. Natalia plays the character with the uncanny ability which is unparalleled by any actor on TV.

Where is Natalia Tena’s Osha? If available I would’ve voted for her (surely better than Whelan and Kikelli at least?). In lieu of Tena, I voted for Christie just over Leslie, both who was outstanding this season. Dormer was also fantastic, but her lack of screen time ultimately gave my preferences to the other two. I’ve never been a fan of Shae’s – in the book or the show, and I find Kikelli’s performance a bit listless, but still serviceable. Similarly with Whelan, although she did knock some scenes out of the park (her first scene I thought was excellent).

Bruce,

i agree so you can up that number to four. Gwendoline’s scenes are cringe worthy to be honest. she matches up to Brienne’s description in the book pretty well but her acting is mediocre at best.

Gg,

I voted for Sibel but I disagree that she’s much like Shae in the books. Her acting is terrific though. She especially nails the small subtle moments.

Bruce,

saying “clearly” seems to misunderstand the subjective nature of the evaluation. Rose Leslie was great but i don’t see how she was ‘clearly’ better than Sibell, who has already won more than one best actress award. I’m not saying that should be considered when evaluating her performance, but I think it’s anything but ‘clear’ in an objective sense who is better.

Ser Pounce:
Tywin’s Bastard,

I think the show’s Shae is inferior in the sense that she functions better in the story as more of a closed book. Having said that, most of the show characters are inferior, and acting is a different thing

A woman would just like to point out that this voting poll is strictly for the acting, not a comparison of how different they are from the book be that better or worse. FYI in case you missed that point above.

Mrs, for once, we disagree. I do not think Gwen has proven herself as an actress. I do agree that Gwen fits the role and looks amazing for the part, but she has not impressed me with her acting ability as of yet.

Also off topic, but I just watched an episode of True Blood. Pardon me, but that show Fucking Blows. Listen, I am all for Fire and Blood to venture off and do other things, but man I have to say that True Blood is NOT worth your time. I have come to truly respect all the Mods here and I say this with pure sincerity, come back. Lol. I know you are also working on your writing, but TB doesn’t deserve you. Jesus I sound like a horny schoolgirl.

Arthur,

Well said chap. But instead of fingerpaint I’d say its 5 year olds playing with their own poop.

Arthur,
You….must….not…..succomb….to….the…pressure….escape….while…you…still…have…..braincells……

TB would be better if the redhead got naked. And not the old one that works as a waitress.

Anyway I wasnt really trying to bash TB as much as trying to tell FaB how much he’s missed

Mrs. H’ghar,

I wish I could enjoy it. Unfortunately my head starts to hurt after the first 5 minutes.

Mrs. H’ghar: Then by all means, look elsewhere for your entertainment during those hours. Time for a GoT rewatch perhaps? A woman will be watching next week again during the marathons…as will many here!

You poor, poor people. Lol. I have. HBO is reshowing the John Adams miniseries. It has our beloved Stannis as Mr. Jefferson. Oh how I wish Laura Linney was in GoT somehow.

Tough choice, but Sibel still takes the cake in my opinion.

Pau Soriano,

Wow Sebyl Kekili did not impress you this season? Have we been watching the same show? I thought she was wonderful, but no one beats Rose Leslie!

I vote for Gwen, cause she worked her ass off for this show.

A man respects that.

I loved all the actresses and agreee with others that Esme and Tena should have been on this list.

That said, I voted for Dormer. I loved Gwen and can’t wait to see her next season. She did an excellent job! But I felt Margery’s conversation with Little Finger, her interaction with her brother and Renly, and the scene with Joffery were outstanding.

Michael Johnson,
Great post! I absolutely loved Gemma Whelan this season and although I voted for Gwen I agree with everything you said about her performance and about how we, as fans, tend to vote most of the times.

Michael Johnson: I would think the clear front-runners here are Gwen Christie and Gemma Whelan – and because of my determined love for those who have the unenviable task of winning over fanboys when the chips are down, I voted for Gemma. Reasoning? Gwen Christie has done a great job, and she virtually channels Brienne physically and emotionally – when I first saw her on screen I said, my God…she IS Brienne…but Gemma had to take the character and sell it while having been cast against the physical type for Asha established by the book, as well as carry the baggage of the unpopular name change, AND endure what has to be one of the most ridiculous fanbase backlashes against casting I have ever been embarrassed to see. Go back and watch Gemma’s scenes with Alfie – she owns every one of them. The other actresses have all done great work, but the sheer amount of visceral and frankly offensive negativity regarding Gemma Whelan’s casting predisposed me to cheer her on in this role – and she has completely justified it. It is NOT the Asha of the books – it is the Yara of the show, and Gemma Whelan has made the character hers. That is what, in my opinion, gives her the edge in this ACTING poll, not the it-matches-what-was-in-my-head-while-reading-the-book poll. I hope they give Gemma/Yara more this coming season and keep the importance of the Asha-Arc intact for however long the show has to continue.

Great point. I voted for Gwen but I’m already regretting it slightly. If I could vote again I’d vote for Rose Leslie or Gemma Whelan as I think they brought a bit more range and versatility. I also agree with the backlash for Gemma Whelan to be a bit embarassing. I think a lot of people were expecting some serious sex appeal with the character, and to me her character was never about that (in fact, didn’t the books express that she was a fairly plain looking woman?). Sure, Yara is as boisterous as Asha but she still gives a great performance. I think her more rugged and masculine interpretation is more believable as a leader of the Ironborn. In the books she often flaunted the fact that she was a woman, which I always imagined would have antagonize her men and cause resentment.

Gwendoline Christie got my vote. I liked the way she brought Brienne from the book to the screen. Her interactions with Jaime were enjoyable and they will bring more to the next season. As for the rest I applaud their performances and dedication.

i think natalia tena should win it again coz she is awesome !!!!!!!