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Colin Farrell to be honoured at Oscars event

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The 36-year-old "Total Recall" star will be celebrated at the eighth annual Oscar Wilde: Honouring the Irish in Film party at in Santa Monica on February 21, reported E! online.

The father-of-two, who won a Golden Globe award for his role in "In Bruges" in 2009, is just one of a number of special honourees who will be celebrated at the prestigious event, which has previously recognised "My Week With Marilyn" star Michelle Williams, "Bridesmaids" actress Melissa McCarthy, 'Once Upon A Time' star Sarah Bolger, "Atonement" actress Saoirse Ronan and 'The Tudors' star Jonathan Rhys Meyers.

The event was created by the non-profit US-Ireland Alliance to recognise the contributions of the Irish in film and television and as a glitzy networking event.

 

Dublin based acoustic indie folk duo the Heathers are set to perform at the red-carpet event, which is scheduled to take place in its traditional spot before the Academy Awards.

  

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First Published: Aug 24 2010 | 11:35 AM IST

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