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Faye (given Name)
Faye is a given name in various cultures. In the West, the given name is usually feminine. Faye is derived from Middle English "faie", meaning "fairy", or possibly from the Old French word meaning ''loyalty'' or ''belief''. People * Faye Glenn Abdellah (1919–2017), American pioneer in nursing research, first woman Deputy Surgeon General and rear admiral * Faye Adams, stage name of American R&B singer Fanny Tuell (born 1923) * Faye Brookes (born 1987), English actress * Faye Blackstone (1915–2011), American rodeo star * Faye Copeland (1921–2003), American convicted multiple murderer * Faye Daveney (born 1993), British actress * Faye D'Souza, Indian TV anchor * Faye Dunaway (born 1941), American actress * Faye Emerson (1917–1983), American actress * Faye Grant (born 1957), American actress * Faye Kellerman (born 1952), American writer of mystery novels * Faye Marsay (born 1986), English actress * Faye Resnick (born 1959), American actress * Faye Tozer (born 1975), British ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Given Name
A given name (also known as a forename or first name) is the part of a personal name quoted in that identifies a person, potentially with a middle name as well, and differentiates that person from the other members of a group (typically a family or clan A clan is a group of people united by actual or perceived kinship and descent. Even if lineage details are unknown, clans may claim descent from founding member or apical ancestor. Clans, in indigenous societies, tend to be endogamous, mea ...) who have a common surname. The term ''given name'' refers to a name usually bestowed at or close to the time of birth, usually by the parents of the newborn. A ''Christian name'' is the first name which is given at baptism, in Christian custom. In informal situations, given names are often used in a familiar and friendly manner. In more formal situations, a person's surname is more commonly used. The idioms 'on a first-name basis' and 'being on first-name terms' refer to the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Steps (group)
Steps are a British dance-pop group consisting of Lee Latchford-Evans, Claire Richards, Lisa Scott-Lee, Faye Tozer and Ian "H" Watkins. Steps were formed in May 1997 and achieved a series of charting singles between 1997 and 2001 including two number-one singles in the UK (one a double A-side), two number-one albums in the UK, 14 consecutive top 5 singles in the UK and a string of hits throughout Europe. The group has sold over 22 million records worldwide in addition to acquiring a BRIT Award nomination in 1999 for Best Newcomer while supporting Britney Spears on tour the same year. When Richards and Watkins departed to form a recording duo, the group disbanded on 26 December 2001. Their penultimate single reached number five in the UK charts while their final album of greatest hits, ''Gold'' (2001), was the group's second number-one album in the UK. Steps re-formed in May 2011 for a four-part documentary series on Sky Living titled ''Steps: Reunion''. The series st ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frasier (season 6)
The sixth season of ''Frasier'' aired from September 24, 1998, to May 20, 1999, on NBC, consisting of a total of 24 episodes. Beginning with this season, the show took over the time slot previously occupied by ''Seinfeld'' after Jerry Seinfeld turned down an offer to renew his show for a tenth season, allowing it to be on a Thursday night again since its move to a Tuesday night for seasons 2 through 5. It would continue to be on a Thursday night for the 7th season as well, before it was moved to Tuesday again with the 8th season. Cast Main * Kelsey Grammer as Frasier Crane * Jane Leeves as Daphne Moon * David Hyde Pierce as Niles Crane * Peri Gilpin as Roz Doyle * Dan Butler as Bulldog * John Mahoney as Martin Crane Recurring * Edward Hibbert as Gil Chesterton * Patrick Kerr as Noel Shempsky Special guest * Teri Hatcher as Marie * Amy Brenneman as Faye * Eva Marie Saint as Joanna Doyle * Woody Harrelson as Woody Boyd * Virginia Madsen as Cassandra Stone * Saul Rubinek ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frasier Crane
Dr. Frasier Winslow Crane (born ) is a fictional character who is both a supporting character on the American television sitcom ''Cheers'' and the titular protagonist of its spin-off '' Frasier'', portrayed by Kelsey Grammer. The character debuted in the ''Cheers'' third-season premiere, " Rebound (Part 1)" (1984), as Diane Chambers's love interest, part of the Sam and Diane story arc. Intended to appear for only a few episodes, Grammer's performance for the role was praised by producers, prompting them to expand his role and to increase his prominence. Later in ''Cheers'', Frasier marries Lilith Sternin ( Bebe Neuwirth) and has a son, Frederick. After ''Cheers'' ended, the character moved to a spin-off series, ''Frasier'', the span of his overall television appearances totaling twenty years. In the spin-off, Frasier moves back to his birthplace Seattle after his divorce from Lilith, who retained custody of Frederick in Boston, and is reunited with a newly-created family: his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Faye Morton
Faye Morton (also Michaels, Hewson, Wilson and Byrne) is a fictional character from the BBC medical drama ''Holby City'', portrayed by actress Patsy Kensit. The character first appeared on-screen on 30 January 2007 in the series nine episode "Into the Dark". Kensit had made a former unrelated guest appearance on ''Holby City'' sister show, ''Casualty'', in 2001. Faye is a Ward Sister at Holby General, with a mysterious past including two dead husbands and a disabled son. Her storylines have seen her marry registrar Joseph Byrne (Luke Roberts), and develop feelings for consultant Linden Cullen (Duncan Pow) following the death of her son. Her introductory storyline, shot on location in Dubai, in which she kills her third husband and leaves for Holby, proved so popular that Kensit was shortlisted "Best Actress" in the 2007 TV Quick and TV Choice Awards for her portrayal of the character within three months of arriving on the show. However, the dramaticism of the character's stor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mad Men
''Mad Men'' is an American period drama television series created by Matthew Weiner and produced by Lionsgate Television. It ran on the cable network AMC from July 19, 2007, to May 17, 2015, lasting for seven seasons and 92 episodes. Its fictional time frame runs from March 1960 to November 1970. ''Mad Men'' begins at the fictional Sterling Cooper advertising agency on Madison Avenue in Manhattan, New York City, and continues at the new firm of Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce (later named Sterling Cooper & Partners) near the Time-Life Building at 1271 Sixth Avenue. According to the pilot episode, the phrase "Mad men" was a slang term coined in the 1950s by advertisers working on Madison Avenue to refer to themselves, "Mad" being short for "Madison" (in reality, the only documented use of the phrase from that time may have been in the late-1950s writings of James Kelly, an advertising executive and writer). The series's main character is the charismatic advertising exec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Faye Lamb
Faye Lamb is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera ''Emmerdale'', played by Kim Thomson. She made her first on-screen appearance on 27 March 2009. In January 2011, it was announced that Thomson had quit the series, and she departed on 24 March of that year. Creation and development Casting The character was first introduced to ''Emmerdale'' by then-series producer Gavin Blyth in March 2009, played by Kim Thomson. The character was introduced as a 'mysterious' acquaintance of Mark Wylde, and as his story progressed, it later transpired that Faye had been married to Mark (who at the time of the marriage was known as Daniel Lamb). In July 2009, Faye moved into the village with her son Ryan. Departure In January 2011, Thomson announced that she would be leaving ''Emmerdale''. Speaking of her decision to bow out, Thomson said "I'm sad of course because I've loved working with everyone here, but I found it so hard being away from home. It's just too far from Lond ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
That Thing You Do!
''That Thing You Do!'' is a 1996 American comedy film co-starring, written, and directed by Tom Hanks, in his feature writing and directorial debut. It tells the story of the rise and fall of a fictional 1960s one-hit wonder pop band, and stars Tom Everett Scott, Liv Tyler, Johnathon Schaech, Steve Zahn, Ethan Embry, and Charlize Theron. The film resulted in a musical hit with the titular song of the same name, which was nominated for an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song. Plot In 1964, Guy Patterson, an aspiring jazz drummer, is working in his family's appliance store in Erie, Pennsylvania, when he is asked by Jimmy Mattingly and Lenny Haise to perform at a talent show with their band the Oneders and cover for Chad, their regular drummer who broke an arm. At the talent show, Guy launches into a faster tempo than Jimmy intended for his original song, " That Thing You Do!" Jimmy is angered, but Guy's tempo wins them the talent show. They win a payi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Faye Wong
Faye Wong ( zh, 王菲; born Xia Lin on 8 August 1969) is a Hong Kong singer-songwriter. Early in her career she briefly used the stage name Shirley Wong. Born in Beijing, she moved to Hong Kong in 1987 and her debut album ''Shirley Wong'' (1989) came to public attention in the early 1990s by singing in Cantonese, often combining alternative music with mainstream Chinese pop. Since 1994, she has recorded mostly in her native Mandarin. In 2000, she was recognised by Guinness World Records as the "Best Selling Canto-Pop Female". Following her second marriage in 2005, she withdrew from the limelight, but returned to the stage in 2010. Hugely popular in Hong Kong, Taiwan, China and Singapore, she has also gained a large following in Japan. In the West she is perhaps best known for starring in Wong Kar-wai's films ''Chungking Express'' (1994) and ''2046'' (2004). While she has collaborated with international artists such as Cocteau Twins, Wong recorded only a few songs in Englis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Faye Winter
Faye Nicole Winter (born 21 June 1995) is an English television personality. In 2021, she was a finalist on the seventh series of '' Love Island'' and in 2022, she appeared as a contestant on ''Celebrity MasterChef''. Life and career Winter was born on 21 June 1995 in Exeter, Devon. Prior to fame, she worked as a estate agent and lettings manager for the three-branch agency East of Exe. In June 2021, she became a contestant on the seventh series of '' Love Island''. Earlier in the series, she was paired with Brad McClelland and Liam Reardon before coupling up with Teddy Soares on Day 14, whom she remained with until the Casa Amor episode when she briefly coupled up with Sam Jackson, before returning to Soares and ultimately finishing in third place with him. Winter's behaviour during the series sparked numerous complaints to Ofcom, with one argument between her and Soares culminating 25,000 complaints. After leaving the series, Winter and Soares appeared on '' Love Island: Aft ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Faye White
Faye Deborah White, (born 2 February 1978) is an English former footballer who captained Arsenal Women in the FA Women's Super League and is the longest-serving female captain of England to date. Her Lionesses career spanned 15 years and five major tournament finals - a record four as captain. A UEFA Women's Champions League winner, she won both League titles and the FA Cup across three different decades with Arsenal. White was recognised for services to Sport in the Queen's New Year's Honours List 2007, being appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire In recognition of her achievements she was inducted into the English Football Hall of Fame in 2015. Club career White began playing football at the age of ten, when she joined in the training sessions of her brother's team Horley Town. After three years of playing with her brother and his teammates she decided to go to an all-girls coaching session, at which she met Jim Muir, the coach of a local girls' side Horsham L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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