12/08/2016

L'Derry Actress And Producer Gets Star On Hollywood Walk Of Fame

Actress and producer Roma Downey has been awarded a star on the famous Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Downey, who was born in Co L'Derry, was honoured on Thursday, 12 August.

She is best known for her role as Monica in 'Touched By An Angel', however she has also established a career as a producer.

She also received a producing Emmy in 2013 for outstanding mini series or movie for History's 'The Bible'.

(CD/JP)

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