Martina Navratilova was born in Czechoslovakia, but she competed as an American because she sought asylum in the United States, which made her have to relinquish her Czechoslovakian citizenship, so after the US Open in 1975 she competed as an American. 
Her role in the film was well-received, and she was awarded the "breakthrough performance award" at the palm Springs international film Festival, and black Reel and NAACP image award nominations.In a career spanning over two decades, Carey has sold more than 200 million Records worldwide, making her one of the best-selling music artists of all time.. 