Monica Barbaro, a San Francisco native, earned a nomination for best supporting actress for her portrayal of Joan Baez in the Bob Dylan biopic, 'A Complete Unknown.' Barbaro's performance contributed to the film's eight Oscar nominations, including best picture and a nod for Timothée Chalamet as Dylan. Preparing for the role took less than a year, relying on learning Baez’s guitar style and voice, including insights from Baez herself. This marks Barbaro's first Oscar nomination, coinciding with her rising career after roles in projects like 'Top Gun: Maverick.'
In an interview with the San Francisco Chronicle, Barbaro revealed that she spent less than a year learning Baez's guitar style and how to mirror her voice.
Barbaro, 34, grew up in Mill Valley and went to Tamalpais High School. She danced at Marin Ballet in San Rafael and went to NYU to study dance before transitioning to acting.
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