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Paolo Montalbán
Paolo Montalban (born May 21, 1973) is an American actor and singer best known for his performance in the 1997 Disney television film '' Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella'' as Prince Christopher, opposite Brandy as Cinderella and Whitney Houston as the Fairy Godmother. He reprised that role in a stage version of the musical with Deborah Gibson and then Jamie-Lynn Sigler as Cinderella and Eartha Kitt as the Fairy Godmother. Early life Montalban was born in Manila, Philippines, to Paul and Vivian Montalban. His family immigrated to the United States when he was a year old and lived in a studio apartment in Manhattan's West Side across the street from The Juilliard School and Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. He is an alumnus of St. Peter's Preparatory School and holds a degree in pre-med psychology from Rutgers University. Career In 1997, Montalban starred in ''Cinderella'' as Prince Christopher alongside Whitney Houston, Whoopi Goldberg, and Brandy. He also played Kung ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manila, Philippines
Manila, officially the City of Manila, is the capital and second-most populous city of the Philippines after Quezon City, with a population of 1,846,513 people in 2020. Located on the eastern shore of Manila Bay on the island of Luzon, it is classified as a highly urbanized city. With , Manila is one of the world's most densely populated cities proper. Manila was the first chartered city in the country, designated bPhilippine Commission Act No. 183on July 31, 1901. It became autonomous with the passage of Republic Act No. 409, "The Revised Charter of the City of Manila", on June 18, 1949. Manila is considered to be part of the world's original set of global cities because its commercial networks were the first to extend across the Pacific Ocean and connect Asia with the Spanish Americas through the galleon trade. This marked the first time an uninterrupted chain of trade routes circling the planet had been established. By 1258, a Tagalog-fortified polity called Maynil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
West Side (Manhattan)
The West Side of Manhattan refers to the side of Manhattan Island that abuts the Hudson River and faces the U.S. state of New Jersey. The major neighborhoods on the West Side are (from north to south) Inwood, Hudson Heights, Washington Heights, West Harlem, Morningside Heights, Manhattan Valley, the Upper West Side, Hell's Kitchen, Chelsea, the West Village, SoHo, and Tribeca. The 8th Avenue and West Side subway lines connect all parts of the West Side. The main north–south roads servicing the West Side are the Henry Hudson Parkway in the north and the West Side Highway in the south. The Hudson River Greenway separates these highways from the island's western shore. Redevelopment Hudson Yards, Manhattan, would have been the location of West Side Stadium, which was intended as the Olympic stadium for the New York City bid for the 2012 Summer Olympics. After the rejection of the $2 billion stadium plan that would also lure the New York Jets The New Y ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Adjustment Bureau
''The Adjustment Bureau'' is a 2011 American science fiction romantic thriller film directed and co-produced by George Nolfi in his directorial debut. The screenplay by Nolfi is loosely based on Philip K. Dick's 1954 short story " Adjustment Team". The film stars Matt Damon, Emily Blunt, Anthony Mackie, John Slattery, Michael Kelly, and Terence Stamp. It follows an ambitious young congressman who finds himself entranced by a beautiful ballerina, but mysterious forces are conspiring to prevent their love affair. The film premiered at the Ziegfeld Theatre in New York City on February 14, 2011, and was theatrically released in the United States on March 4, 2011, by Universal Pictures. It received positive reviews from critics and grossed over $127.8 million worldwide against a $62 million budget. It was nominated for Best Science Fiction Film and Blunt won Best Supporting Actress at the 38th Saturn Awards. Plot In 2006, Brooklyn Democratic congressman David Norris uns ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Queen Latifah
Dana Elaine Owens (born March 18, 1970), known professionally by her stage name Queen Latifah, is an American rapper, singer, and actress. She has received various accolades, including a Grammy Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, a Golden Globe Award, three Screen Actors Guild Awards, and two NAACP Image Awards, in addition to a nomination for an Academy Award. In 2006, she became the first hip hop artist to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. At age 19, Latifah released her debut album '' All Hail the Queen'' (1989), featuring the hit single "Ladies First". Her second album '' Nature of a Sista''' (1991), was produced by Tommy Boy Records. Her third album, '' Black Reign'' (1993), became the first album by a solo female rapper to receive a gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), and spawned the single " U.N.I.T.Y.", which was influential in raising awareness of violence against women and the objectification of Black female sexualit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Just Wright
''Just Wright'' is a 2010 American romantic comedy-drama film directed by Sanaa Hamri, starring Queen Latifah and Common. The film tells the story of a physical therapist, Leslie Wright, who falls in love with a professional basketball player, Scott McKnight. It received mixed reviews from critics. The film was released in the United States on May 14, 2010. Plot Leslie Wright, a physical therapist and die-hard basketball fan, is searching for a boyfriend but keeps being told by men that they see her only as a friend. After buying a house, Leslie allows her impulsive and irresponsible godsister Morgan Alexander to stay at her home; Morgan dreams of becoming an NBA trophy wife. Following a game between the New Jersey Nets and the Orlando Magic, Leslie helps the Nets' star player Scott McKnight at a gas station. They share a friendly conversation about basketball and jazz, and Scott invites Leslie to his birthday party. Leslie attends the party but also brings Morgan who quickly ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
American Adobo
''American Adobo'' is a 2002 Filipino romantic comedy film directed by Laurice Guillen. The film stars Cherry Pie Picache, Traci Ann Wolfe, Christopher de Leon, Dina Bonnevie, Ricky Davao, Paolo Montalban, Randy Becker, and Sandy Andolong. Written by Vincent Nebrida, it tells the story of five Filipino-American friends living in New York City dealing with love, sex, friendship, careers, and cultural identity. The title was derived from adobo, a very popular, famous and national dish in the Philippines. The film was released on January 16, 2002 in the Philippines and January 25, 2002 in the United States. Plot Tere Sanchez ( Cherry Pie Picache) is an accountant who is in her early forties, single, and not especially happy about it. Tere is an excellent cook, and often throws dinner parties for her friends, and the arrival of her old friend Lorna (Sol Oca) from Manila is all the reason she needs to invite her friends over for a feast. Mike (Christopher De Leon) is a former ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Great Raid
''The Great Raid'' is a 2005 internationally co-produced war film about the Raid at Cabanatuan on the island of Luzon, Philippines during World War II. Directed by John Dahl, the film stars Benjamin Bratt, James Franco, Connie Nielsen, Marton Csokas, Joseph Fiennes with Motoki Kobayashi and Cesar Montano. It showcases the efforts of American soldiers and the Filipino resistance guerrilla, rescuing Allied prisoners of war from a Japanese POW camp. Filming took place from July to November 2002, but its release was delayed several times from the original target of fall 2003. It received mixed reviews from critics, and was a commercial failure, having grossed only $10.8 million against a production budget of $60–80 million. Plot In December 1944, the Kempeitai massacre prisoners of war on Palawan. By 1945, American forces are closing in on the Japanese-occupied Philippines. The Japanese hold over 500 American prisoners who had survived the Bataan Death March in a n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Dahl
John Dahl (born June 15, 1956) is an American film and television director and writer, best known for his work in the neo-noir genre. Early life John Dahl was born and raised in Billings, Montana, the second of four children (his brother is filmmaker Rick Dahl). His father worked as an insurance salesman, and his mother was a homemaker. He graduated from Billings Senior High School in 1974. His interest in film began at the age of seventeen, when he first saw ''A Clockwork Orange'' at a Billings drive-in theater, as told to Robert K. Elder in an interview for '' The Film That Changed My Life''. He first attended the Montana State University, and then transferred to Montana State University'School of Film and Photography where he received a degree in film. While at MSU, Dahl was a student of Bill Pullman. His first feature film at MSU was titled ''The Death Mutants'' made for $12,000. While at Montana State he played guitar in the punk rock band "The Pugs". He also met hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kristanna Loken
Kristanna Sommer Loken (born October 8, 1979) is an American actress and model. After her modelling career, in which she participated in the 1994 Elite Model Look, Loken started her acting career in 1994 as the third actress to play Danielle Andropoulos, Danielle 'Dani' Andropoulos on an episode of ''As the World Turns''. She later appeared in several television shows and films, such as ''Mortal Kombat: Conquest'' and ''Air Panic'' (2001). Her breakthrough role was as the gynoid T-X in ''Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines'' (2003), for which she was nominated for two Saturn Awards. She has since starred in films such as ''BloodRayne (film), BloodRayne'' (2005), in which she portrayed Rayne (BloodRayne), Rayne, ''Bounty Killer (film), Bounty Killer'' (2013), and ''Darkness of Man '' (2024), as well as the TV series ''Painkiller Jane (TV series), Painkiller Jane'' (2007), ''The L Word'' (2007–2008) and ''Burn Notice'' (2011–2012). Early life Loken was born October 8, 1979, in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daniel Bernhardt
Daniel Bernhardt (born 31 August 1965) is a Swiss actor, stuntman, martial artist, and former model. He is known for his work on various action films. He made his acting debut in the leading role in the martial arts film '' Bloodsport II: The Next Kumite'' (1996), and appeared in two of its sequels, '' Bloodsport III'' (1997) and '' Bloodsport 4: The Dark Kumite'' (1999). Also known for playing villainous characters, he appeared opposite Chuck Norris in '' The Cutter'' (2005), Jean-Claude Van Damme in '' Kill 'Em All'' (2017), Sylvester Stallone in '' Escape Plan: The Extractors'' (2019), and Keanu Reeves in ''The Matrix Reloaded'' (2003) and '' John Wick'' (2014). He also starred as Siro in the television series '' Mortal Kombat: Conquest'' (1998–1999). As a stunt performer and fight choreographer, his work includes ''Creed II'' (2018) and ''Nobody'' (2021). Bernhardt is a black belt in Taekwondo under ''Black Belt'' Hall of Fame member Hee-il Cho (the two also starred to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Great Kung Lao
Kung Lao (Chinese: 空佬) is a character in the ''Mortal Kombat'' fighting game franchise by Midway Games and NetherRealm Studios. He debuted in ''Mortal Kombat II'' (1993) as a Shaolin monk and close friend of series protagonist Liu Kang, and his trademark characteristic is his wide razor-brimmed hat that he uses as a weapon. Kung Lao is depicted as one of the series' primary heroes, including a main role in the action-adventure spin-off '' Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks'' (2005). Outside of the games, Kung Lao has appeared in various related media. Reception to the character has been generally positive, particularly in respect to his appearance, special abilities, and Fatality finishing moves. Character design and gameplay As stated in Kung Lao's bio card that after the first ''Mortal Kombat'' game, the creators wanted a monk character other than Liu Kang. According to ''Mortal Kombat'' co-creator John Tobias, Kung Lao's hat was inspired by the 1964 James Bond movie '' Goldfin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brandy Norwood
Brandy Rayana Norwood (born February 11, 1979) is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, model and actress. Born into a musical family in McComb, Mississippi, Norwood was raised in Carson, California, beginning her career as a backing vocalist for teen groups. After signing with Atlantic Records in 1993, she released her Brandy (album), self-titled debut album the following year, which sold six million copies worldwide. Norwood gained fame by starring in the UPN sitcom ''Moesha'', and further recognition for her role in the television film ''Cinderella (1997 film), Cinderella'' (1997) and the slasher film ''I Still Know What You Did Last Summer'' (1998). Her 1998 duet with fellow contemporary R&B, R&B contemporary Monica (singer), Monica, "The Boy Is Mine (Brandy and Monica song), The Boy Is Mine", won a Grammy Award and became one of the best-selling female duets of all time. Norwood saw continued critical and commercial success with her third and fourth albums, ''Full Moon (Br ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
