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Jadine Klomparens
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Jadine is a female given name and can refer to: *Jadine Childs, protagonist of Toni Morrison's Tar Baby (novel) *Jadine Nollan, member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives *JaDine, portmanteau of the Filipino love team James Reid and Nadine Lustre See also *Jade Jade is an umbrella term for two different types of decorative rocks used for jewelry or Ornament (art), ornaments. Jade is often referred to by either of two different silicate mineral names: nephrite (a silicate of calcium and magnesium in t ... [...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) 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. In Western culture, the idioms "" and "being on first-name terms" refer to the familiarity inherent in addressing someone by their given name. By contrast, a surname (also known as a family name, last name, or Gentile name, ''gentile'' name) is normally inherited and shared with other members of one's immediate family. Regnal names ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tar Baby (novel)
''Tar Baby'' is a 1981 novel by the American author Toni Morrison, her fourth to be published. Plot introduction This novel portrays a love affair between Jadine and Son, two Black Americans from very different worlds. Jadine is a beautiful Sorbonne graduate and fashion model who has been sponsored into wealth and privilege by the Streets, a wealthy white family who employ Jadine's aunt and uncle as domestic servants. Son is an impoverished, strong-minded man who washes up at the Streets' estate on a Caribbean island. As Jadine and Son come together, their affair ruptures the illusions and self-deceptions that held together the world and relationships at the estate. They travel back to the United States to search for somewhere they can both be at home, and find that their homes hold poison for each other. The struggle of Jadine and Son reveals the pain, struggle, and compromises confronting Black Americans seeking to live and love with integrity in the United States. Title R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oklahoma House Of Representatives
The Oklahoma House of Representatives is the lower house of the legislature of the U.S. state of Oklahoma. Its members introduce and vote on bills and resolutions, provide legislative oversight for state agencies, and help to craft the state's budget. The upper house of the Oklahoma Legislature is the Oklahoma Senate. The Oklahoma Constitution established the powers of the Oklahoma House of Representatives in 1907. Voters further amended those powers through constitutional referendums. One referendum required legislators to balance the annual state budget. Others specified the length and dates of the legislative session. Today, there are 101 House members, each representing a legislative district. District boundaries are redrawn every decade to ensure districts of equal population. Members must be 21 years of age at the time of election and a qualified elector and a resident of the legislative district to serve in the House. The state holds district elections every two years c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Reid (entertainer)
Robert James Reid (born 11 May 1993) is a Filipino actor and singer. His accolades include an MTV Europe Music Award and a nomination for a Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Award. Reid began his professional acting career in the early 2010s after being named the Big Winner of '' Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Clash 2010''. He came into prominence for his leading role in the film '' Diary ng Panget'' (2014). Reid has since starred in Filipino movies such as '' Talk Back and You're Dead'' (2014), ''Para sa Hopeless Romantic'' (2015), '' This Time'' (2016) and ''Never Not Love You'' (2018). He also starred in the Philippine TV series '' Good Vibes'' (2011), '' On the Wings of Love'' (2015–16), and '' Till I Met You'' (2016–17). Reid is popularly referred to as the country's “Multimedia Prince” by multiple media outlets and has bagged a FAMAS Award, an MTV Europe Music Award and two SBS Pop Asia Awards. He has released two studio albums: '' Palm Dreams'' (2017) and ''lovescene:'' (202 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nadine Lustre
Nadine Alexis Paguia Lustre (, ; born October 31, 1993) is a Filipino actress and singer. Known primarily for her performances in a variety of film genres, she rose to fame for playing the lead role in '' Diary ng Panget'' (2014). Her accolades include four FAMAS Awards, a Gawad Urian Awards, five Box Office Entertainment Awards and three Metro Manila Film Festival Awards, including nominations from MTV Europe Music Awards and Asian Academy Creative Awards. '' Preview'' magazine named her one of the 50 most influential personalities in 2022. Born and raised in Quezon City, Lustre began her career as a child host in several television shows at age 8. She then played minor and guest appearances in a number of films and was eventually launched as one of the members of Viva Entertainment's ''Pop Girls'' in 2009''.'' Her breakthrough came following her pairing with James Reid and have appeared together in a string of successful projects such as ''Diary ng Pangit'' (2014), '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
