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Wafda Saifan Lubis

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Wafda Saifan Lubis, or known as Wafda Saifan, is an Indonesian actor and singer. He was born on June 4, 1990 as second child of three children. He is best known of his portrayal as national army named Jaka in the 2018 drama movie Jelita Sejuba: Mencintai Kesatria Negara. Before becoming an actor, he started his career on entertainment industry on 2009 as vocalist. His band often performed at festivals in Jakarta and participated in Piyu Padi's solo album. He made his film debut on Eiffel... I'm In Love 2 (2018) as Fero and later going on to play Jaka in Jelita Sejuba: Mencintai Kesatria Negara (2018). After his breakthrough role on Jelita Sejuba: Mencintai Kesatria Negara, he also took part in HBO Asia's miniseries titled Grisse as Bakda. This miniseries aired on November 4, 2018.
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Lekh Raj

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Lekh Raj, born on February 4, 1965, in the vibrant city of Jalandhar, Punjab, is a passionate performer whose love for the arts has been lifelong. Son of Nihal Chand and Lajwanti, Lekh Raj carries a rich cultural legacy that reflects in his persona and artistic pursuits. Known affectionately by his real name, Lekh Raj, he stands at 5'3" with a charismatic presence that resonates both on and off-screen. Fluent in Hindi, Punjabi, and English, his linguistic versatility enhances his ability to connect with diverse audiences and portray a wide range of characters. With deep-rooted interests in acting and listening to music, Lekh Raj finds creative expression through performance, embodying each role with authenticity and depth. Though his current profession is as a money exchanger in Jalandhar, his artistic journey has taken a significant leap with his involvement in the world of cinema. Lekh Raj made his foray into the film industry under the banner of his first production house, Solo Knacks Cineverse, marking a pivotal moment in his creative career. He was introduced to the screen under the visionary direction of Harsh Gogi, setting the foundation for an inspiring artistic journey ahead. Poised between entrepreneurial spirit and artistic ambition, Lekh Raj continues to explore new horizons in cinema, driven by passion, persistence, and a lifelong love for storytelling.
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Stephen Newby

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Stephen Michael Newby currently holds The Lev H. Prichard III Endowed Chair in the Study of Black Worship and Professor of Music and serves as Ambassador for The Black Gospel Music Preservation Program at Baylor University. He formerly served as Minister of Worship at Peachtree Presbyterian Church in Atlanta, GA, as Director for the Center for African American Worship studies at Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville, TN. He held a tenured Professor of Music post at Seattle Pacific University, where he also served as Director of University Ministries, Director for the Center for Worship, and Senior Advisor to the University President for Missional Excellence. He has more than three decades of University level teaching and administration to his credit. He is a native of Detroit, Michigan, and received his Bachelor of Arts in Vocal Music Education from Madonna University in Livonia, Michigan. He received a Master of Music in Jazz Composition and Arranging from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. He returned to Michigan to complete his Doctor of Musical Arts in Composition at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and served as an Assistant Professor of Music Composition and Computer Arts. He received his Master of Arts in Theology from Seattle Pacific Seminary. For more than 35 years, he has served in various church music ministries in Michigan, Massachusetts, Washington, California and Georgia. His voice and works have earned awards and grants from the National Endowment for the Arts (Continental Harmony Grant), the King County Arts Commission of Washington, The Rackham School Fellowship for Ethnomusicological Research in Dakar, Senegal, and the John Wesley Work III National Composers’ Award. For more than nine years, he served as national anthem conductor for the Seattle Sounders FC. He created concert music for The Cascade Youth Symphony, Seattle Symphony, Ann Arbor Symphony, Canton Symphony Orchestra, New Haven Symphony, Savannah Symphony, and the New World Theater Orchestra, among others. His concert music works are recorded by Albany Records. His gospel music works are recorded and published by Maranatha Music and Newby’s Witness Music. His scholarly works are published by Rowman & Littlefield, and his worship and praise choral compositions are published by Fred Bock. He co-authored with Robert Darden, Baylor University’s Emeritus Professor of Journalism, the book, Soon & Very Soon: The Transformative Music and Ministry of Andrae Crouch, released with Oxford University Press.
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AbdulHusain AbdulRedha

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Abdulhussain Abdulredha (15 July 1939 – 11 August 2017) was a Kuwaiti actor, playwright, and comedian, considered one of the most influential figures in Gulf and Arab entertainment. Born in Kuwait City, he played a key role in shaping modern Kuwaiti theater and television, with a career spanning over five decades. Known for his sharp humor and satirical approach, Abdulredha’s work often addressed social and political themes relevant to Kuwaiti and Gulf society. His 1981 play Bye Bye London is among his most well-known works, offering a comedic take on the cultural experiences of Gulf Arabs abroad. In addition to his theater productions, Abdulredha appeared in several television series and films, gaining widespread popularity across the Arab world. His contributions earned him numerous honors and helped establish a foundation for contemporary performing arts in the region. He passed away in London in 2017. His legacy remains deeply rooted in Arab pop culture, with his performances continuing to inspire and entertain new generations.
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Sean Connery

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Sir Thomas Sean Connery (August 25, 1930 – October 31, 2020) was a Scottish actor and producer. He won an Academy Award, two BAFTA Awards (one being a BAFTA Academy Fellowship Award), and three Golden Globes, including the Cecil B. DeMille Award and a Henrietta Award. Connery was the first actor to portray the character James Bond in film, starring in seven Bond films (every film from Dr. No to You Only Live Twice, plus Diamonds Are Forever and Never Say Never Again), between 1962 and 1983. In 1988, Connery won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in The Untouchables. His films also include Marnie (1964), Murder on the Orient Express (1974), The Man Who Would Be King (1975), A Bridge Too Far (1977), Highlander (1986), Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989), The Hunt for Red October (1990), Dragonheart (1996), The Rock (1996), and Finding Forrester (2000). Connery was polled in a 2004 The Sunday Herald as "The Greatest Living Scot" and in a 2011 EuroMillions survey as "Scotland's Greatest Living National Treasure". He was voted by People magazine as both the “Sexiest Man Alive" in 1989 and the "Sexiest Man of the Century” in 1999. He received a lifetime achievement award in the United States with a Kennedy Center Honor in 1999. Connery was knighted in the 2000 New Year Honours for services to film drama. On October 31, 2020, Connery died at the age of 90.
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Nancy Parsons

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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Nancy Anne Parsons (January 17, 1942 — January 5, 2001) was an American actress. She was best-known for her role as Beulah Balbricker in the 1982 cult film Porky's and its sequels. She also played Ida in Motel Hell (1980). Parsons had guest appearances in several TV shows, including Baretta, Charlie's Angels, The Rockford Files, Lou Grant, Family Ties, and in a season 3 episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation titled "The Vengeance Factor" in which she played the character of Sovereign Marouk. Description above from the Wikipedia article Nancy Parsons, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
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Julie Michaels

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Admittedly, the brand of the sultry, All-American bombshell has served Julie Michaels well in her acting career. Fans will agree that Julie's performance opposite Patrick Swayze in Road House (1989) was iconic and impossible to forget. Her incredibly graphic fight scene with Keanu Reeves in Kathryn Bigelow's Point Break (1991) inspired the New York Times to dub her "The babe who nuked Keanu". Undeniably, Julie is as beautiful as she is talented and tenacious, though the multi-nominee and Emmy Award winner broke well past the stigma of "seductress" to branch out into other positions in the entertainment industry, effortlessly traversing between acting, stunt coordinating and producing. While often wearing several hats at the same time. Julie Michaels killed "Jason" in Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday (1993), tangled with Dwayne Johnson in The Scorpion King (2002), and fought the "Ultimate Fighter" in John Herzfeld's 15 Minutes (2001). Roles which relied not only on her training as an actress but as a stunt woman. Additionally, she has been paired opposite Dean Cain, was frozen by "The Governator" (Arnold Schwarzenegger) in Batman & Robin (1997), and made several recent appearances on television shows such as How To Get Away With Murder, Jane The Virgin, Nashville, Southland, Seal Team, and on the soon to be released Chick Fight, opposite Malin Ackerman, also starring Alec Baldwin. Julie Michaels was awarded Best Actress for her role in the short film Last Writes on which she executive produced. She also co-executive produced After Forever, the acclaimed series which (in 2019) won several Daytime Emmy Awards. This "Golden Girl" seems to have the Midas touch and continues to break barriers in her own career as well as tear down walls for fellow women in the industry. In 2016 Julie Michaels was nominated for a Prime-Time Emmy Award for Outstanding Stunt Coordination for a Comedy or Variety Show (the first woman ever to be nominated for that category) and earned herself an Action Icon Award in 2017. Additionally, between 2017-2019, Julie co-stunt coordinated the show Seal Team alongside her equally accomplished husband Peewee Piemonte, where the duo proudly sought and succeeded in hiring several hundreds of Veteran performers over their pilot and 44 episode run (the efforts of which garnered them an Emmy Nomination). The power couple has coordinated several top award-winning network shows together over the years (How To Get Away With Murder, Jane The Virgin, and Nashville to name a few fan favorites). Despite her dedication and commitment to creating action for television and film, Julie Michaels continues to find her way back in front of the camera. Exactly where loyal fans want her! - IMDb mini biography by: CatarACT, Inc.
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Kang Min-kyung

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Kang Min-kyung (born August 3, 1990) is a South Korean singer and actress. She is one half of the duo Davichi, who rose to fame upon the release of their debut album Amaranth in 2008. Davichi has since released 3 studio albums, 6 extended plays and several hit songs such as "Don't Say Goodbye", "Turtle", "Missing You Today" and "8282". Kang has also pursued acting, appearing in television dramas such as Smile, Mom (2010), Vampire Idol (2011), Haeundae Lovers (2012) and family drama The Dearest Lady (2015). On February 27, 2019, she debuted as a solo artist with her first extended play Kang Min Kyung Vol. 1.
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Jeff Fischer

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Jeff Fischer is an American voice actor known for his work in commercials, cartoons, and video games. In 2005 he was chosen to announce the Teen Choice Awards. Among Fischer's animation credits are the reoccurring role MC Cobra in the Jackie Chan Adventures and a guest-starring role as Gary in the Spider-Man animated series. He provides the voice for the eponymous character in the animated series American Dad! Fischer recently took the stage to play Lewis in Blockage. Fischer has voiced video game characters in Pimp My Ride and Tony Hawk's Underground and has supplied voice overs for hundreds of television commercials. In addition to his acting work, Fischer is also a vintner and founded Habit Winery in Santa Barbara, California. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Jerry Della Salla

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Gerald Anthony Della Salla was born in Livingston, New Jersey at Saint Barnabas Hospital. He studied with acting coach Stella Adler, and is a 1992 graduate of NYU's Tisch Drama Program. After graduation, he began performing in the New York theater scene, and in several Off-Broadway productions. During his early career, he shared the stage with such future A List actors as Edward Norton, Peter Dinklage, and the late Philip Seymour Hoffman to name a few. In 2002, he enlisted in the US Army- Reserves as a direct response to the attacks on September 11, and would deploy to Iraq as a Military Police Sergeant during OIF3. While on tour with his unit, the 306th Military Police Battalion, he would become an integral part in the securing of their base in what was then the largest attack on any US Installation. Known as the Battle of Abu Ghraib, it was an offensive that lasted over four hours and reached global news coverage from MSNBC and anchor Brian Williams. For his actions in service, Della Salla was awarded the distinguished Combat Action Badge. It was the first year of the medals commendation by the US Army. He continues to serve as a lead Military Advisor and Consultant for Studio and Independent Film Productions, both in Hollywood and New York. His first contract job was in 1995, being cast in the supporting role of Villebosse 'the Lover' in an Off-Broadway production of the Jean Anouilh dark comedy The Rehearsal, at The Beckett Theater on Theater Row (New York City). The play was headlined by veteran Soap Opera actress Fiona Hutchison and received rave reviews from legendary NY Post theater critic Clive Barnes. In 2001, he was part of the lead ensemble for the NY Times critically acclaimed Off-Broadway revival of the Sophie Treadwell classic Machinal, produced at the original Ohio Theater in Greenwich Village. Cherry Jones served as an Associate Producer to the show. In 2004, his performance as Piero in the Theater for the New City Manhattan premiere of the Charles L. Mee classic Big Love, was described as "strong" and "debonair". The production would co-star popular TV actress Yara Martinez. He eventually made his Los Angeles stage debut in 2012, starring in a critically acclaimed revival of the British farce What the Butler Saw, as Sergeant Match, at the famed Odyssey Theater Ensemble. He was also featured in the Pacific Resident Theatre award nominated production of Arthur Miller's classic A View From the Bridge (2013). The company would receive nominations for Best Revival from the Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award and the LA Weekly. Most recently he created the dual roles of Mafia Chief Carlos Marcello and Movie Producer Jack Valenti, in the highly touted and anticipated 2016 Blank Theatre Company production of The Tragedy of JFK: as told by Wm. Shakespeare. A Los Angeles Times Critic's Pick, It won several awards from broadwayworld.com and was Directed and Conceived by Daniel Henning and Artistically Produced by company Co- Founder Noah Wyle. A Filmed version of the play was awarded a TELLY for Best Original Adaptation in 2017.
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