Anika Noni Rose ( born September 6 , 1972 ) is an American singer and actress known for her Tony Award-winning performance in the Broadway production of `` Caroline , or Change '' and her starring role as Lorrell Robinson in the 2006 film `` Dreamgirls '' .
Anika Noni Rose ( born September 6 , 1972 ) is an American singer and actress . She is best known for her Tony Award-winning role in the Broadway production of `` Caroline , or Change '' .