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Pedro Miguel Arce
Pedro Miguel Arce (17 June 1976 – 9 December 2022) was a Nicaraguan film and television actor based in Canada. He was known for his roles in ''Land of the Dead'' and ''Get Rich or Die Tryin' (film), Get Rich or Die Tryin''', as well as television appearances in ''CSI: Miami'' and ''How I Met Your Mother''. Early life Born and raised in Managua, Nicaragua, Pedro moved to Miami, Florida, for a few years, then he settled in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. While there Pedro surpassed others in high school football where he was captain for both the Neil McNeil Maroons and the Cedarbrae Colts. After graduation he enrolled to University of Toronto where he’d join the Varsity Blues National Championship football team. To improve his hand & foot speed for football, Pedro took Jeet Kune Do classes. Enjoying the fighting arts more, he then decided to retire from football and pursue a career in entertainment. Career Pedro moved back to the United States and lived in Los Angeles, California. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Managua
Managua () is the capital city, capital and largest city of Nicaragua, and one of the List of largest cities in Central America, largest cities in Central America. Located on the shores of Lake Managua, the city had an estimated population of 1,055,247 as of 2020, and a population of 1,401,687 in its metropolitan area. The city also serves as the seat of Managua Department. Founded in 1819, Managua became the national capital in 1852. The city underwent a rapid expansion and urbanization between 1842 and 1930, leading it to become one of the most developed cities in Central America. Several earthquakes have affected the city's growth, especially the 1931 Nicaragua earthquake, 1931 earthquake and the 1972 Nicaragua earthquake, 1972 earthquake, but the city has been rebuilt several times. Today, the city is a major economic hub for both the country and Central America. Etymology There are two possible origins for the name "Managua". It may have originated from the term ''Mana-ahua ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lindsay Lohan
Lindsay Dee Lohan ( ; born July 2, 1986) is an American actress, singer, producer, and businesswoman. Born in New York City and raised on Long Island, Lohan was signed to Ford Models at age three. She appeared as a regular on the soap opera ''Another World (TV series), Another World'' at the age of 10, and her breakthrough came in the 1998 Walt Disney Pictures film ''The Parent Trap (1998 film), The Parent Trap''. The film's success led to appearances in subsequent Disney projects; the television films ''Life-Size'' (2000) and ''Get a Clue'' (2002) and the big-screen productions ''Freaky Friday (2003 film), Freaky Friday'' (2003) and ''Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen'' (2004). Lohan's early work won her childhood stardom, while the teen comedy ''Mean Girls'' (2004) affirmed her status as a teen idol and established her as a leading American cinema, Hollywood actress. Lohan signed with Casablanca Records and released two studio albums, the platinum-certified ''Speak (Linds ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Queen Of The Morning Calm
''Queen of the Morning Calm'' is a 2019 Canadian drama film written and directed by Gloria Ui Young Kim in her feature directorial debut.Angela Morrison"CFF Review: 'Queen of the Morning Calm' Is a Must-See Debut from a Rising Canadian Director" ''Exclaim!'', May 29, 2020. The film stars Tina Jung as Deborah, a single mother in Toronto who is struggling to raise her daughter Mona (Eponine Lee) while the girl's father Sarge (Jesse LaVercombe) moves in and out of their lives unpredictably and unreliably. The film was in development for several years.Lauren Malyk"Gloria Ui Young Kim’s push for Queen of the Morning Calm" '' Playback'', December 6, 2019. Kim won the Telefilm Canada New Voices Award at the Toronto Screenwriting Conference in 2013 for its screenplay, but struggled to secure sufficient funding to make the film until she won the $200,000 Feature Film Award from Women in the Director's Chair in 2016. The film finally went into production in November 2018. ''Queen of th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Polar (film)
''Polar'' is a 2019 neo-noir action thriller film directed by Jonas Åkerlund and written by Jayson Rothwell, based on Víctor Santos's 2013 graphic novel '' Polar: Came From the Cold''. The film stars Mads Mikkelsen, Vanessa Hudgens, Katheryn Winnick, and Matt Lucas. It revolves around an aging assassin on the verge of retirement who becomes targeted by an employer wanting to cash in on his pension. ''Polar'' was released worldwide on Netflix on January 25, 2019. A second film, ''The Black Kaiser'', is in development. Plot In Chile, Michael Green, a retired former employee of assassin organization Damocles, is killed by a specialist hit squad consisting of decoy Sindy, sniper Facundo, and an assault team of Alexei, Karl, and Hilde, all of whom are also Damocles employees. Duncan Vizla, "The Black Kaiser", is a Damocles employee nearing mandatory retirement on his 50th birthday. By making sizable contributions to his company retirement fund, he is owed over $8 million when he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fast Glass
''Kill Speed'' (also called ''Fast Glass'') is a 2010 action film directed by Kim Bass, who is a commercial rated pilot. It stars Andrew Keegan, Brandon Quinn, Nick Carter, Natalia Cigliuti and Greg Grunberg in an aviation-themed crime/thriller drama. The soundtrack features music by: Steppenwolf, Tears for Fears, Nick Carter, Jada Pinkett-Smith's Wicked Wisdom, and Nathan East. Plot Best friends Strayger (Andrew Keegan), Rainman (Brandon Quinn) and Forman (Nick Carter) calling themselves "Fly Guyz" come up with a scheme to fund their Hollywood, rock-star lifestyle. Using high speed aircraft to deliver Mexican manufactured illegal crystal meth for drug baron Escondido ( Christian Monzon) throughout rural California is the way they make their money. They team up with computer techie Einstein (Graham Norris). Rosanna (Natalia Cigliuti) joins the gang, but she is not who she pretends to be. When the DIA agent Jonas Moore (Greg Grunberg) offers a deal to rescue a DIA agent captur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Step Brothers (film)
''Step Brothers'' is a 2008 American comedy film directed by Adam McKay, produced by Jimmy Miller and Judd Apatow, and written by Will Ferrell and McKay from a story by Ferrell, McKay, and John C. Reilly. It follows Brennan (Ferrell) and Dale (Reilly), two grown men who are forced to live together as stepbrothers after their single parents, with whom they still live, marry each other. Richard Jenkins, Mary Steenburgen, Adam Scott, and Kathryn Hahn also star. The film was released by Sony Pictures Releasing on July 25, 2008, two years after '' Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby''. Both films feature the same main actors, as well as the same producing and writing team. It grossed $128.1 million and received mixed reviews. Plot 39-year-old Brennan Huff and 40-year old Dale Doback are immature adults still living with their respective parents. Brennan lives with his divorced mother, Nancy, while Dale lives with his widowed father, Robert. Robert and Nancy meet, fall ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bunny Whipped
''Bunny Whipped'' is a 2007 direct-to-DVD superhero comedy film written and directed by Rafael Riera. Plot summary Bob Whipple (Esteban Powell) is a sportswriter stuck in a dead-end job. When he learns of the murder of high-profile white rapper Cracker Jack (Fred Maske), he is inspired to become the vigilante not-so-superhero The Whip. Whipple's high-school girlfriend Anne (Joey Lauren Adams), now an animal-rights activist, reaches out to The Whip to help rescue rabbits, but she is soon kidnapped by Kenny Kent (Laz Alonso), who is also the prime suspect in the rapper's murder. In spite of his complete lack of superpowers, The Whip jumps into action to save Anne and avenge the rapper's death. Cast *Esteban Powell as Bob Whipple/The Whip *Joey Lauren Adams as Anne *Laz Alonso as Kenny Kent *Brande Roderick as Casey * Rebecca Gayheart as Miss Most Awesomely Awesome *Fred Maske as Cracker Jack *Pedro Miguel Arce as Security Guard *Ike Barinholtz as Joe *Eric Bradley as Additional Vo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
True Blue (2001 Film)
''True Blue'' is a 2001 American crime thriller film written and directed by J.S. Cardone and starring Tom Berenger, Lori Heuring, and Pamela Gidley. Plot summary New York Police Officer Rembrandt "Remy" Macy (Berenger) investigates a murder which began by the discovery of a disembodied hand. After the victim is identified, the victim's ex-roommate, Nikki (Heuring) becomes scared that she may be in danger and stays at Macy's place until they can get to the bottom of the situation. After accidentally seeing her near-naked, he finds himself starting to become attracted to her and she is able to seduce him. As he investigates clue after clue, he finds out that a large conspiracy is in play involving some of the most powerful leaders in New York City, Chinese Triads and possibly Nikki herself. Principal cast * Tom Berenger as Rembrandt "Remy" Macy * Lori Heuring as Nikki * Pamela Gidley as Beck * Barry Newman as "Monty" * Leo Lee as Benny Lee * Soon-Tek Oh Soon-tek ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Price Of Silence
The Price of Silence may refer to: * ''The Price of Silence'' (EP), a 2008 EP and song by various artists * ''The Price of Silence'' (1916 film), an American silent film starring Lon Chaney * ''The Price of Silence'' (1917 film), an American silent drama film * ''The Price of Silence'' (1959 film), a British crime film * ''The Price of Silence'' (book), a 2014 nonfiction book about the Duke lacrosse case {{DEFAULTSORT:Price of Silence, The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Are We Done Yet?
''Are We Done Yet?'' is a 2007 American family comedy film directed by Steve Carr and starring Ice Cube. The film is the second installment in the ''Are We There Yet?'' franchise, and the sequel to the 2005 movie of the same name. The plot of the movie is taken from '' Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House'' (1948). The screenplay is by Hank Nelken. It was produced by Columbia Pictures, Revolution Studios and RKO Pictures and distributed by Sony Pictures Releasing. The film was shot on location in Tsawwassen, British Columbia, Canada, but is set in Newberg, Oregon, United States. Plot Two years after the events of the first film, Nick Persons has married Suzanne Kingston and moved her children, Kevin and Lindsey into his apartment, as well as purchasing a Cadillac Escalade after he accidentally burnt up his Lincoln Navigator. He has also sold his sports memorabilia store and adopted a Berger Picard named Coco. Kevin and Lindsey have both matured since the previous events. W ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
