By Kevin Kayhart For Dailymail.com
Published: 00:45 GMT, 24 February 2019 | Updated: 00:47 GMT, 24 February 2019
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Regina King won a Golden Globe for her performance in the Barry Jenkins romantic drama If Beale Street Could Talk in January.
And on Saturday, the actress added another trophy for the role when she took home Best Supporting Female at the 2019 Film Independent Awards in Santa Monica Saturday afternoon.
With an enthusiasm and excitement in her voice, the Los Angeles native shared her gratitude for the cast and crew, and friends and family during her speech.
'I am up here representing us, If Beale Street Could Talk is a beautiful piece of art that I am so lucky to be a part of. Thank you for celebrating us.'
Winner! Regina King won the Best Supporting Female at the 2019 Film Independent Awards
King also appeared to acknowledge the Spirit Award members and fans, offering a 'thank you for seeing this film,' at the end of her speech.
This was her first Independent Spirit Nomination
