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Characters Of The Grishaverse
The Grishaverse is a fictional shared universe of fantasy novels, short story collections, and a Shadow and Bone (TV series), television adaptation created by Israeli Americans, Israeli–American author Leigh Bardugo. The universe consists of the nations of Ravka, Fjerda, Shu Han, Kerch, Novyi Zem, and the Wandering Isle, each of which adapts elements of language, culture, and tradition from countries of the real world (elements in turn drawn from different real time periods). The magic system of the universe is the 'small science,' an art practiced by magic-users called Grisha with the ability to manipulate matter at its fundamental level. As of 2021, there are nine novels in the Grishaverse: the ''Shadow and Bone'' trilogy, the ''Six of Crows'' duology, the ''King of Scars'' duology, and two short-story collections. Introduced in the ''Shadow and Bone'' trilogy Alina Starkov Alina Starkov is a Sun Summoner and Saint. Orphaned at a young age by the Border Wars, she joins t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Demon
A demon is a malevolent supernatural entity. Historically, belief in demons, or stories about demons, occurs in folklore, mythology, religion, occultism, and literature; these beliefs are reflected in Media (communication), media including fiction, comics, film, television series, television, and video games. Belief in demons probably goes back to the Paleolithic, Paleolithic age, stemming from humanity's fear of the unknown, the strange and the horrific.. In Religions of the ancient Near East, ancient Near Eastern religions and in the Abrahamic religions, including History of Judaism, early Judaism and ancient-medieval Christian demonology, a demon is considered a harmful spiritual entity that may cause Spirit possession, demonic possession, calling for an exorcism. Large portions of Jewish demonology, a key influence on Christianity and Islam, originated from a later form of Zoroastrianism, and was transferred to Judaism during the Achaemenid Empire, Persian era. Demons may ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Julian Kostov 2021 1
Julian may refer to: People * Julian (emperor) (331–363), Roman emperor from 361 to 363 * Julian, of the Roman gens Julia, with imperial dynasty offshoots * Saint Julian (other), several Christian saints * Julian (given name), people with the given name Julian * Julian (surname), people with the surname Julian * Julian (singer), Russian pop singer Places * Julian, California, a census-designated place in San Diego County * Julian, Kansas, an unincorporated community in Stanton County * Julian, Nebraska, a village in Nemaha County * Julian, North Carolina, a census-designated place in Guilford County * Julian, Pennsylvania, an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Centre County * Julian, West Virginia, an unincorporated community in Boone County Other uses * ''Julian'' (album), a 1976 album by Pepper Adams * ''Julian'' (novel), a 1964 novel by Gore Vidal about the emperor * ''Julian'' (play), an 1823 play by Mary Russell Mitford * Juli ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jasmine Blackborow
Jasmine Sky Blackborow (born 28 August 1991) is an English actress who began her career in theatre. On television, she is known for her roles in the first season of the Netflix series '' Shadow and Bone'' (2021), the Canal+ and BBC drama '' Marie Antoinette'' (2022), and Guy Richie's '' The Gentlemen'' (2024), also on Netflix. Her films include ''Daemon Mind'' (2022). Early life Blackborow was born in Hackney, East London and grew up in North London. She attended Enfield County School for Girls and then The Latymer School in Edmonton. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts A Bachelor of Arts (abbreviated B.A., BA, A.B. or AB; from the Latin ', ', or ') is the holder of a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate program in the liberal arts, or, in some cases, other disciplines. A Bachelor of Arts deg ... in English Literature from the University of East Anglia and later a Master of Arts in Classical Acting from the Royal Central School of Speech and D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gabrielle Brooks
Gabrielle Brooks (born 28 January 1990) is an English actress. She was nominated for a Laurence Olivier Award for her performance in '' Get Up, Stand Up! The Bob Marley Musical''. She began her career as a child actress in Andrew Lloyd Webber's '' Whistle Down the Wind''. She is creative director of the Mawa Theatre Company and producer of the interview series ''BlackStage UK''. Life and career Brooks was born and raised in London. She is half Jamaican, half Guyanese. She has two sisters. She attended Sir George Monoux College in Walthamstow before going on to train at the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts A Bachelor of Arts (abbreviated B.A., BA, A.B. or AB; from the Latin ', ', or ') is the holder of a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate program in the liberal arts, or, in some cases, other disciplines. A Bachelor of Arts deg ... in 2011. She was a contributing writer to ''50 Women in Theatre'', 2021. Broo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anna Leong Brophy
Anna Leong Brophy is a British comedian and actor. Early life Leong Brophy grew up in Brent, North West London. She is of Irish and Sino-Kadazan descent. Career Leong Brophy presents the ''Still Legit'' podcast A podcast is a Radio program, program made available in digital format for download over the Internet. Typically, a podcast is an Episode, episodic series of digital audio Computer file, files that users can download to a personal device or str ... with her comedy partner Emily Lloyd-Saini, with whom she has performed at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe as part of BattleActs! and EGG. She has also starred in TV series, video games, audiobooks, plays, and films. In January 2022, it was announced Leong Brophy would play Tamar Kir-Bataar in the second season of the Netflix fantasy series '' Shadow and Bone''. Filmography Audio References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Leong Brophy, Anna Living people Year of birth missing (living people) 21st-century Brit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lewis Tan
Lewis Singwah Tan (born February 4, 1987) is an American actor, martial artist and model. He is known for his roles as Kung Jin in '' Mortal Kombat X: Generations'', Cole Young in '' Mortal Kombat'', Rusty Shatterstar in '' Deadpool 2'' and '' Deadpool & Wolverine'', Tolya in '' Shadow and Bone'', Sensei Wolf in '' Cobra Kai'', and Lu Xin Lee in '' Wu Assassins''. He is the son of martial artist and actor Philip Tan. Early life Lewis Singwah Tan was born on February 4, 1987 in Salford, Greater Manchester, the eldest of four sons to Joanne Cassidy, an English retired fashion model and Philip Tan, a Chinese Singaporean martial artist, actor, and stunt coordinator. Tan's father trained him in martial arts from a young age. His brother Sam is an actor, his brother Ben is a director, and his brother Evan is a photographer. At the age of one year, Tan's family moved from England to Los Angeles when his father was hired as a fight coordinator for Tim Burton's 1989 film ''Batman' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Luke Pasqualino
Luca Giuseppe Pasqualino (born 19 February 1990) is a British actor. He is best known for portraying Freddie McClair in the television series '' Skins'' (2009–2010), d'Artagnan in the television series '' The Musketeers'' (2014–2016) and Elvis Harte in '' Our Girl'' (2016–2020). Early life Pasqualino was born in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, to Italian parents from Sicily and Naples. His father is the owner of a chain of salons. He attended Walton Community School, in Walton, Peterborough. There he joined the drama club, attended weekly workshops in the area, and performed in local productions. Career In 2008, Pasqualino was cast in his first role at 18 when he became one of the new series regulars in the third season of the E4 teenage drama television series '' Skins.'' He portrayed Freddie McClair, a laid-back weed-smoking college pupil. The following year, Pasqualino made his film debut as the protagonist in the low-budget film ''Stingers Rule!'' about a local f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daisy Head
Daisy Head (born 17 March 1991) is an English actress. She played Grace in the American drama series '' Guilt'', Amy Stevenson in BBC One's drama '' The Syndicate'', Kate Bottomley in the third season of Hulu series '' Harlots'', Genya Safin in the Netflix show '' Shadow and Bone'', and Sofina in the film '' Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves''. Early life Head was born in Fulham, London. She is the daughter of actor Anthony Head and younger sister of actress Emily Head. Daisy attended Kingswood School in Bath and trained at the Dorothy Coleborn School of Dance. Career Head's first role was appearing alongside her father in the TV series '' Rose and Maloney''. She has subsequently appeared in a number of TV programmes, including '' Trial and Retribution'', '' Doc Martin'', and '' Holby City''. In 2010, she made her film debut in playing Chloe Chambers in '' The Last Seven'', alongside Danny Dyer and later that year she played Daisy in CBBC's musical film ''Rules o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zoë Wanamaker
Zoë Wanamaker (born 13 May 1949) is an American-born British actress who has worked extensively with the Royal Shakespeare Company and the National Theatre. Wanamaker was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 2001 by Queen Elizabeth II. She has received numerous accolades including a Laurence Olivier Award and nominations for three BAFTA Awards, and four Tony Awards. A nine-time Olivier Award nominee, she won for '' Once in a Lifetime'' (1979) and '' Electra'' (1998). She has also received four Tony Award nominations for her work on Broadway; for '' Piaf'' (1981), '' Loot'' (1986), ''Electra'' (1999), and '' Awake and Sing!'' (2006). She has acted in the films '' Wilde'' (1997), '' Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone'' (2001), and '' My Week with Marilyn'' (2011). She was twice nominated for the BAFTA TV Award for Best Actress, for '' Prime Suspect'' (1991) and '' Love Hurts'' (1992–1994). She portrayed Susan Harper in the sitcom '' My Fam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zoe Wanamaker
Zoe or variants may refer to: People * Zoe (name), including a list of people and fictional characters with the name ** Zoë (British singer) (Zoë Pollock, born 1969) ** Zoë (Austrian singer) (Zoë Straub, born 1996) Arts and entertainment Film and television * ''Zoe'' (film), a 2018 American romantic science fiction film * Zoé (film), a 1954 French comedy film * ZOE Broadcasting Network, in the Philippines ** ZOE TV, its flagship TV station * '' Zoe, Duncan, Jack and Jane'', later ''Zoe...'', an American sitcom Music * Zoé (band), a rock band from Mexico * Zoë Records, an independent record label * ''Zoe'', an operetta by Giorgio Miceli (1836–1895) * ''Zoë'' (album), by Zoë Badwi, 2011 * "Zoe" (song), by Paganini Traxx, 1997 * "Zoe", a song by Stereophonics from the 2013 album '' Graffiti on the Train'' * "Zoe", a song by Paul Kelly from the 2020 album '' The A to Z Recordings'' Other media * Zooey Magazine, American quarterly Places * Zoe, Kentuck ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Archie Renaux
Archie James Beale (born 22 November 1997), known professionally as Archie Renaux, is an English actor. On television, he is known for his roles in the BBC One miniseries '' Gold Digger'' (2019) and the Netflix series '' Shadow and Bone'' (2021–2023). His films include '' Upgraded'' and '' Alien: Romulus'' (both 2024). Early life Renaux is from Tolworth in Kingston upon Thames. His mother's side of the family is Anglo-Indian. He has two sisters and a brother. Renaux attended Richard Challoner School before going on to train at the Unseen, a drama school in London. He quit his 9–5 job as an air conditioning Air conditioning, often abbreviated as A/C (US) or air con (UK), is the process of removing heat from an enclosed space to achieve a more comfortable interior temperature, and in some cases, also controlling the humidity of internal air. Air c ... engineer to become an actor. Career Renaux began his career in modelling, working for Topman, Nasir Mazhar, Mos ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
