“Pitt Star to Receive Award at Northwest Arkansas Film Festival”
Katherine LaNasa, well-known for her role as charge nurse Dana Evans on the HBO Max medical drama “The Pitt,” is gearing up for a visit to Northwest Arkansas later this month. She will be receiving the prestigious Variety Virtuoso Award at the upcoming Bentonville Film Festival in recognition of her impressive work in both film and television. The event will include an award ceremony followed by a discussion about her career journey.
The award ceremony is scheduled to take place at 3 p.m. on June 20 at the RODE House at The Momentary. Tickets for the event can be found online for those interested in attending.
In 2025, LaNasa received an Emmy Award for her outstanding performance in “The Pitt,” which has also been recognized with its own Emmy. Her acting credits include roles in acclaimed shows like Apple TV’s “Truth Be Told,” Hulu’s “Count My Lies,” and the Bravo/Netflix dark comedy “Imposters.” On the big screen, LaNasa has appeared in films like “The Campaign,” “Jayne Mansfield’s Car,” “Valentine’s Day,” “The Lucky Ones,” and “Alfie.”
The Bentonville Film Festival, founded by Oscar-winner Geena Davis, is an annual event that will run from June 15 to June 21 this year. The festival will feature 34 feature competition films and is set to welcome other stars like Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick. Stay tuned for more exciting updates from this year’s festival!
