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Christianne Oliveira
Christianne Oliveira (previously Christianne Gadd) (born 1971) is a Brazilian actress, known for playing Donna Doyle on '' Night and Day'' from 2001 to 2003. Career Oliveira also appeared in the movie '' Chocolat'' with Johnny Depp in 2000, playing Chitza. In 2003, she appeared in a video clip of the Arabian singer Amr Diab. The clip was on song (Ana ayesh) and Oliveira was the sweetheart of Amr Diab in the clip, which was popular in Egypt and the Middle East. Oliveira joined the cast of ''EastEnders'' in May 2006, playing Carla Mitchell. She got the part after having strong sexual chemistry with Ross Kemp, who plays her on-screen husband, Grant Mitchell, at her audition. She joined the cast of Rodrigo Rodrigues`s '' Goitaca'' with Marlon Blue, Leandro Firmino, Luciano Szafir and Lady Francisco. In 2020, Oliveira was cast in ''The Great'' alongside Nicholas Hoult and Elle Fanning. Quotes *"It's a real delight to be invited to work on such a well-known show. I have been a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Night And Day (soap Opera)
''Night and Day'' is a British mystery soap opera, produced by Granada Television for LWT, that first broadcast on 6 November 2001 on ITV, and ran until 5 June 2003. The series was launched as part of ITV's new early evening line-up, with an enormous amount of pre-publicity and trailers promoting the series. The series was written and created by acclaimed screenwriter Caleb Ranson, with other contributors to the series including John Jackson, Jessica Townsend, Cris Cole, Elizabeth Delaney, Jeff Dodds, Robert Fraser, Adrian Hewitt, Martha Jay, Charles Lambert, Ed McCardie, Adrian Pagan, Bradley Quirk, Tony Ramsay and Catherine Stedman. The series opening theme, "Always & Forever", was performed by Kylie Minogue. At first, the series rated well, even drawing comparisons to series such as ''Twin Peaks''. However, as the series storylines became more bizarre and complex, it began to rate poorly, only gaining a small, cult fanbase, and was pushed to a later timeslot due to the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leandro Firmino
Leandro Firmino (born June 23, 1978) is a Brazilian actor. He is best known for his role as Li'l Zé in the Academy Award nominated '' City of God''. He also had a main role in one episode of spin-off series ''City of Men''. He played the role of Thiago in ''Trash'' with Wagner Moura and Rooney Mara. Firmino starred as Goitaca Chief in Rodrigo Rodrigues`s '' Goitaca'' with Marlon Blue and Lady Francisco. He was cast as Gilmar in Impuros with Rui Ricardo Dias and Cyria Coentro. Filmography * 2002 – '' City of God'' – "Li'l Zé" * 2002 – ''Mauzinha'' * 2003 – ''O Corneteiro Lopes'' * 2005 – '' Cafundó'' – Cirino * 2006 – ''Trair e Coçar É só Começar'' – Mechanic * 2007 – '' O Homem Que Desafiou o Diabo'' – Zé Pretinho * 2012 – '' As Aventuras de Agamenon, o Repórter'' * 2012 – '' City of God - 10 Years Later'' – Himself * 2012 – ''No Olho da Rua'' * 2012 – '' Totalmente Inocentes'' – Algodão * 2014 – ''Julio Sumiu'' * 2014 – ''T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Living People
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1979 Births
Events January * January 1 ** United Nations Secretary-General Kurt Waldheim heralds the start of the '' International Year of the Child''. Many musicians donate to the '' Music for UNICEF Concert'' fund, among them ABBA, who write the song '' Chiquitita'' to commemorate the event. ** The United States and the People's Republic of China establish full diplomatic relations. ** Following a deal agreed during 1978, French carmaker Peugeot completes a takeover of American manufacturer Chrysler's European operations, which are based in Britain's former Rootes Group factories, as well as the former Simca factories in France. * January 7 – Cambodian–Vietnamese War: The People's Army of Vietnam and Vietnamese-backed Cambodian insurgents announce the fall of Phnom Penh, Cambodia, and the collapse of the Pol Pot regime. Pol Pot and the Khmer Rouge retreat west to an area along the Thai border, ending large-scale fighting. * January 8 – Whiddy Island Disaster: The Frenc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daily Star (United Kingdom)
The ''Daily Star'' is a daily tabloid newspaper published from Monday to Saturday in the United Kingdom since 2 November 1978. On 15 September 2002 a sister Sunday edition, ''Daily Star Sunday'' was launched with a separate staff. On 31 October 2009, the ''Daily Star'' published its 10,000th issue. Jon Clark is the editor-in-chief of the paper. When the paper was launched from Manchester, it was circulated only in the North and Midlands. It was conceived by the then-owners of Express Newspapers, Trafalgar House, to take on the strength of the ''Daily Mirror'' and '' The Sun'' in the north. It was also intended to use the under-capacity of the Great Ancoats Street presses in Manchester as the ''Daily Express'' was losing circulation. The ''Daily Star'' sold out its first night print of 1,400,000. Its cover price has decreased over the years to compete with its rival ''The Sun''. The ''Daily Star'' is published by Reach plc. The paper has predominantly focused on stories revo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elle Fanning
Mary Elle Fanning (born April 9, 1998) is an American actress. She made her film debut as the younger version of her sister Dakota Fanning's character in the drama film '' I Am Sam'' (2001). As a child actress, she appeared in several films, including ''Babel'' (2006), '' The Curious Case of Benjamin Button'', and '' Phoebe in Wonderland'' (both 2008). In 2010 she starred in Sofia Coppola's '' Somewhere'' (2010) earning her a Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Young Performer nomination. In 2011 she received attention for her starring role in J. J. Abrams' science-fiction film '' Super 8'', earning a Spotlight Award at the Hollywood Film Festival. She subsequently had leading roles in the comedy-drama film '' We Bought a Zoo'' (2011), the drama film '' Ginger & Rosa'' (2012), and as Princess Aurora in the fantasy films '' Maleficent'' (2014) and '' Maleficent: Mistress of Evil'' (2019). Following ''Maleficent'', Fanning began working in independent cinema, collaborating w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nicholas Hoult
Nicholas Caradoc Hoult (born 7 December 1989) is an English actor. His body of work includes supporting work in big-budget mainstream productions and starring roles in independent projects in both the American and the British film industries. He has received several accolades, including nominations for a British Academy Film Award, two Golden Globe Awards, and a Primetime Emmy Award. He appeared in the 2012 edition of ''Forbes'' 30 Under 30. Hoult was drawn to acting from a young age and appeared in local theatre productions as a child. He made his screen debut at age seven in the 1996 film '' Intimate Relations'', and appeared in several television programmes between 1998 and 2001. His breakthrough came with the 2002 comedy-drama '' About a Boy''. He achieved wider recognition for his performance as Tony Stonem in the E4 teen series '' Skins'' (2007–2008). His transition to adult roles began with the 2009 drama film ''A Single Man'', for which he earned a BAFTA Rising ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Great (TV Series)
''The Great'' (titled onscreen as ''The Great: An Occasionally True Story'' and later as ''The Great: An Almost Entirely Untrue Story'') is a historical and satirical black comedy-drama television series described by its commissioner Hulu as "anti-historical" loosely based on the rise to power of Catherine the Great, Empress of All Russia. All ten episodes of the first season were released on Hulu on May 15, 2020. The series stars Elle Fanning as Empress Catherine II and Nicholas Hoult as Emperor Peter III. In July 2020, Hulu renewed the series for a second season which premiered on November 19, 2021. In January 2022, the series was renewed for a third season. Premise ''The Great'' is a historical and satirical black comedy-drama about the rise of Catherine the Great from outsider to the longest-reigning female ruler in Russia's history. The series is fictionalized and portrays Catherine in her youth and marriage to Emperor Peter III of Russia, focusing on the plot to ki ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lady Francisco
Lady Chuquer Volla Borelli de Bourbon (January 7, 1935 – May 25, 2019), also known as Lady Francisco, was a Brazilian actress and director. She appeared in 25 films and several TV soaps. Life Born in Belo Horizonte, she appeared in the TV soap opera ''Sin Capital'' in 1975 and Carla Lambrini in ''Locomotivas'' in 1977. She returned to the genre to appear in ''Explodes Heart'' in 1995, ''For Love'' in 1998 and ''Full of Charm'' in 2012. Her best remembered role was said to be ''Bellies for Hire'' in 1990, where she played a geneticist named Yara. She appeared in 25 films. In 1981, she co-directed the film ''Angels of Sex'' with Levy Salgado. Francisco died in Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro ( , , ; literally 'River of January'), or simply Rio, is the capital of the state of the same name, Brazil's third-most populous state, and the second-most populous city in Brazil, after São Paulo. Listed by the GaWC as a ... in 2019, aged 84, during hospital treatment for compli ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Luciano Szafir
Luciano Lebelson Szafir (born 31 December 1968) is a Brazilian businessman, actor, and former model. Early life Szafir is the son of Gabriel and Betty Szafir. He has a twin sister named Priscila, an older sister named Alexandra and a younger brother named Salomão. He is also uncle to his twin sister's two children, Júlia and Luís Otávio. Szafir is of Lebanese and Ashkenazi Jewish descent. Career Earlier in his career, Szafir worked as a model. He is the sole actor for Rede Record, and has acted in three novel adaptations for radio. He was the highlight of the Alliance samba school of Joaçaba-SC in the year 2006, in the pilot called "Taste like a hug." Personal life He has a daughter, Sasha Meneghel, with the TV host Xuxa Meneghel, with whom he was in a relationship for 11 years. He practices martial arts and currently holds a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, a martial art he has practiced since 1978. Filmography Television * 2015 - '' Os Dez Mandamentos'' * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marlon Blue
Marlon Blue Babic (born 19 May 1988) is an Austrian-English raised actor and model. He has appeared in films such as ''Lion'', '' The Royals'', '' Episodes'', '' Fury'' and '' Goitaca''. Early life Marlon Blue was born in Vienna, Austria. Career Blue worked part-time as a craftsman in London when discovered by Ford Models and AD Model Management in Perth, Australia. He has modelled for brands such as Gareth Pugh, Chanel, Max Mara, GANT, Armani, Gucci, Marc Stone and Diesel. After several years on the runway he began studying at BAW's Studio in Paris and at Stella Adler`s Studio in New York City. He participated in a poetic short film, created by Joseph Bleu and Fabien Montique, in memory of Marguerite Duras, released through the site frillr.com and later released a series of drawings through the book ''Lucielos''. 2014, he received his first role in David Ayer`s '' Fury'' followed by appearances in TV series '' The Royals'', '' Episodes'' and TV commercial Coco Mademoisell ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chocolat (2000 Film)
''Chocolat'' () is a 2000 film, based on the 1999 novel '' Chocolat'' by the English author, Joanne Harris, directed by Lasse Hallström. Adapted by screenwriter Robert Nelson Jacobs, ''Chocolat'' tells the story of Vianne Rocher, played by Juliette Binoche, who arrives in the fictional French village of Lansquenet-sous-Tannes at the beginning of Lent with her six-year-old daughter, Anouk. She opens a small chocolaterie. Soon, she and her chocolate influence the lives of the townspeople of this repressed French community in different and interesting ways. The film began a limited release in the United States on December 22, 2000, and went on general release on January 19, 2001. Critics gave the drama positive reviews and a number of accolades, praising its acting performances, its screenplay, and Rachel Portman's score. It received five nominations at the 73rd Academy Awards, including Best Picture. Binoche won the European Film Award for Best Actress for her performance, while ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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