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Cary Grant
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Cary Grant (born Archibald Alec Leach; January 18, 1904 – November 29, 1986) was a British-American actor, celebrated for his debonair charm, impeccable comic timing, and sophisticated screen presence. He became one of Hollywood’s most iconic leading men, starring in classics such as Bringing Up Baby (1938), His Girl Friday (1940), Notorious (1946), and North by Northwest (1959).
Grant had a difficult childhood, marked by his mother’s institutionalization and his father’s alcoholism. At 16, he joined the Pender Troupe, a group of acrobats, which led him to New York City, where he built a career in vaudeville before transitioning to Hollywood in the early 1930s.
His breakthrough came with screwball comedies, where his witty delivery and effortless charisma made him a favorite among audiences. He worked with legendary directors such as Howard Hawks, Alfred Hitchcock, and George Cukor, solidifying his reputation as a versatile and enduring star.
Grant was married five times, but his longtime companionship with fellow actor Randolph Scott fueled speculation about his sexuality. The two lived together for over a decade, sharing a home in Los Angeles, which led to rumors that they were romantically involved. While Grant never publicly addressed these claims, some biographers suggest that his relationship with Scott was more than just friendship.
Despite the speculation, Grant maintained a carefully curated public image, often portraying the ideal romantic lead opposite Hollywood’s most glamorous actresses, including Katharine Hepburn, Ingrid Bergman, and Grace Kelly.
Grant retired from acting in 1966, choosing to focus on business ventures and his family. He received an Academy Honorary Award in 1970 and was honored with the Kennedy Center Award in 1981. He passed away on November 29, 1986, at the age of 82.
His legacy remains unmatched, with the American Film Institute ranking him as the second greatest male star of Hollywood’s Golden Age. His timeless appeal, effortless sophistication, and enigmatic personal life continue to fascinate audiences and film historians alike.
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Sippy Gill
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Sippy Gill is a popular Punjabi singer and actor who born in village Rauli, Moga, Punjab, India. He has learnt music skills from Surinder Dhir from Moga, Punjab. He has been practing music since 15 years. He came into limelight or became famous from his various songs like Rumaal, Chardi Kala, Nach-Nach, Zindabad Ashiqui etc. His first album was Jumka. After that he realesed his second album Bachelor in 2008 which won the heart of youth of Punjab. After that his fifth album was “ Dus Mint” which proved a megahit album in Punjab.
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Amir Khan
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Amir Khan (born 8 December 1986) is a British professional boxer, promoter and philanthropist. He is a former unified light-welterweight world champion, having held the WBA (later Super) title from 2009 to 2012, and the IBF title in 2011. At regional level, he held the Commonwealth lightweight title from 2007 to 2008. He also held the WBC Silver welterweight title from 2014 to 2016, and once challenged for a middleweight world title in 2016.
As an amateur, Khan won a silver medal in the lightweight division at the 2004 Olympics, becoming at the age of 17, Britain's youngest boxing Olympic medalist. He is also one of the youngest ever British professional world champions, winning the WBA title at the age of 22. In 2007, he was named ESPN prospect of the year.
Outside of boxing, he is a philanthropist with his own charity organisation, Amir Khan Foundation. He is also a promoter and sponsor, the owner of Khan Promotions and Pakistan's Amir Khan Academy, and a co-owner of India's Super Fight League (MMA) and Super Boxing League. As a celebrity, he has also participated in several game shows. In 2017, Khan appeared on the seventeenth series of I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!; he was the highest-paid contestant in the history of the show
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Nicholas Saputra
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Nicholas Saputra (born Nicholas Schubring Saputra on February 24, 1984, in Jakarta) is an Indonesian actor, model, and film producer. He gained widespread recognition after starring in Ada Apa dengan Cinta? (2002) as Rangga, a role that became an icon in Indonesian cinema.
His career continued to flourish with strong performances in various films, including Gie (2005), where he portrayed activist Soe Hok Gie and won the Citra Award for Best Actor at the Indonesian Film Festival (FFI). Other films that solidified his status as a top-tier actor include Janji Joni (2005), 3 Hari untuk Selamanya (2007), Aruna & Lidahnya (2018), and Paranoia (2021).
Saputra holds a degree in architecture from the University of Indonesia. As of 2007 Saputra has become a VJ for Channel V Asia, hosting such segments as 'The Ticket' and 'Screentime'.
In addition to acting, Nicholas is also active as a producer and has been involved in several documentary projects and environmental advocacy. He is known as an environmental ambassador, actively campaigning for nature conservation, particularly in forest and marine preservation.
With his charisma and selectivity in choosing roles, Nicholas Saputra remains one of the most respected and influential actors in the Indonesian film industry.
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Sarika Cullis-Suzuki
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Cullis-Suzuki’s life and work are devoted to science, conservation, and communication. For the past 15 years, she has worked in environmentally themed media in print, film, and audio platforms. She has hosted documentaries for THE NATURE OF THINGS, Parks Canada, The National Film Board, Ocean Networks Canada, and Audible. Trained as a Marine Biologist (Ph.D., M.Sc.), her research and passion have taken her from the high seas, to remote tropical archipelagos, to the intertidal zones of her home in British Columbia, to the United Nations headquarters in New York where her findings met a global audience. She has been a Visiting Scientist at Ocean Networks Canada, named an influential Canadian millennial by The Huffington Post Canada, and in 2020, was nominated for “Best Host” at the World Congress of Science and Factual Producers. She has served on various boards and committees, including those of the David Suzuki Foundation, WWF Canada, and the Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea. Cullis-Suzuki is based in Victoria, B.C. where she lives with her husband and young children. Courtesy of CBC.
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Nihal Nour
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Nihal Nour is a talented director and actress known for her dynamic contributions to the world of cinema and television. A graduate of the High Cinema Institute, where she studied directing, Nihal has established herself as a versatile creative force.
Her career spans acting in various acclaimed series and films, showcasing her ability to bring depth and authenticity to her roles. Transitioning seamlessly between acting and directing, Nihal demonstrates a keen eye for storytelling and a passion for exploring complex narratives.
With a growing body of work both in front of and behind the camera, Nihal Nour continues to push artistic boundaries, leaving a lasting impact on the industry.
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Noman Ijaz
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Noman Ijaz began his acting career with PTV with a short appearance in the direction of Pakistani TV director Nusrat Thakur. He then did a TV serial from PTV Quetta Centre. He then appeared in many different roles, including negative roles in the dramas Rihaee and Ullu Baraye Farokht Nahi. He then appeared in film Ramchand Pakistani (2008) where he romanced Nandita Das. Noman Ijaz hosted a TV comedy show on PTV Home. In 2012, Noman Ijaz received a Pride of Performance award from the President of Pakistan, Asif Ali Zardari.
In 2014, he hosted a TV comedy show called Mazaaq Raat on Dunya news . He was also the inspiration for the title of the game No Man's Sky.
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Mania Akbari
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Mania Akbari is an Iranian film director. Akbari began her artistic career as a painter in 1991. She entered the world of cinema as a director of photography and later as an assistant director of documentaries. In 2002, she starred in Abbas Kiarostami’s Ten and in 2003 co-directed the documentary Crystal. In 2005 she wrote, directed and starred in her first feature film, 20 Fingers, winner of a prize at the Venice Film Festival digital film competition. In 2007, Akbari directed a sequel to Kiarostami's Ten entitled 10+4 (Dah Be Alaveh Chahar) in which she depicts her battle with cancer.
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John Drew Barrymore
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John Drew Barrymore (born John Blyth Barrymore; June 4, 1932 – November 29, 2004) was an American film and television actor and member of the Barrymore family of actors, which included his father, John Barrymore, and his father's siblings, Lionel and Ethel. He was the father of four children, including actor John Blyth Barrymore and actress Drew Barrymore. Diana Barrymore was his half-sister from his father's second marriage.
Barrymore was born in Los Angeles, California to John Barrymore (born John Sidney Blyth) and his third wife, actress Dolores Costello. His parents separated when he was 18 months old, and he rarely saw his father afterward.
He made his film debut at 17, billed as John Barrymore Jr.
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Jess Weixler
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Jessica "Jess" Weixler (born June 8, 1981) is an American actress, best known to date as the lead in the comedy-horror film Teeth and the comedy The Big Bad Swim. She graduated in 1999 from Atherton High School in Louisville, Kentucky, where she also attended the Walden Theatre Conservatory Program and was in The River City Players acting group and in the Chamber Singers choral group and was voted "most talented", and then attended Juilliard.
She was nominated for a Breakthrough Award at the Gotham Awards in 2007 and won the Special Jury Prize in Dramatic category For a juicy and jaw-dropping performance at the Sundance Film Festival in 2007 both for her role in Teeth. She also appeared in the TV series Law & Order: Criminal Intent. In January 2009, she was named by New York Magazine as the "New Indie Queen" of the year and one of the fourteen "New Yorkers you need to know." She currently lives in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn, New York.
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