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Vinnie Bennett

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Vinnie Bennett has just wrapped “Black Snow” Season 2 in Australia for AMC. He received the prestigious TIFF Rising Star award for his exceptional performance in the New Zealand feature film “Human Traces.” Vinnie made his international debut in “Fast & Furious 9,” portraying a younger version of Vin Diesel, and starred in the New Zealand film “Whina.” He has recently completed lead roles in “Testify” for Warner Bros / TVNZ and “Friends Like Her” for Warner Bros Discovery. His diverse acting credits span productions such as “The Bad Seed,” “Resolve,” “Filthy Rich,” and “Ghost in the Shell” for Dreamworks, “The Shannara Chronicles” for MTV, and “Tatau” for BBC America.
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Mamukkoya

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Mamukkoya was a popular Malayalam comedian actor. His unique usage of Mappila dialect and style marked his presence in the industry.   He acted in more than 450 Malayalam films and was the first winner of State award for Best Comedian in Malayalam cinema. He was born to Chalikandiyil Muhammed and Imbachi Ayisha on 5th July, 1946. He had a brother Koyakutty. He had his primary education from MM High School, Calicut. He was married to Suhara. The couple had four children, Muhammed Nisar, Shahitha, Nadiya and Abdul Rasheed. He was residing in Beypore near Kozhikode. Mamukkoya started his career as a theatre actor. He got his chance in the film industry through Anyarude Bhoomi (1979). His second entry to Malayalam cinema was through Sibi Mayil's movie Doore Doore Oru Koodu Koottam. After this film he was introduced to Sathyan Anthikkad by scriptwriter Sreenivasan. He landed a role in Gandhinagar Second Street. His portrayal of Gafoor in Sathyan Anthikkad's Mohanlal – Sreenivasan starrer Nadodikkattu (1987) carved a niche for him in Malayalam cinema. His award winning performance in Perumazhakkalam (2004) proved that he can handle non-comedy roles as well with ease. He did the title role in the film Korappan, the great (2001), which depicted him as a forest brigand like Veerappan. He got the Kerala State Award for Second Best Actor in 2004 for the movie Perumazhakkalam.
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Marlies Heuer

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Marlies Heuer (December 19, 1952) is a Dutch actress. She is the daughter of actor Ben Heuer and the sister of actress Cecile Heuer. In the early 1970s, Heuer trained at the drama school in Amsterdam. In 1991 Heuer was awarded an Albert van Dalsum Prize for the production Happened in Turin. Seven years later she received a Theo d'Or for her performance as Hedda in the play Hedda Gabler. In 2012 she again received the Theo d'Or, this time for her role in Am Ziel by Toneelschuur Producties. At the moment Heuer also teaches at the drama school in Amsterdam. Description above from the Wikipedia article Marlies Heuer, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
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Dom DeLuise

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Dominick "Dom" DeLuise (August 1, 1933 – May 4, 2009) was an American actor and comedian. Known primarily for comedy roles, he rose to fame in the 1970s as a frequent guest on television variety shows. He is widely recognized for his performances in the films of Mel Brooks and Gene Wilder, as well as a series of collaborations and a double act with Burt Reynolds. Beginning in the 1980s, his popularity expanded to younger audiences from voicing characters in several major animated productions, particularly those of Don Bluth. DeLuise was born in Brooklyn, New York, to Italian American parents. He attended the High School of Performing Arts in New York City and later studied biology at Tufts University. After graduating from college, he began his career as a stand-up comedian. He made his television debut in 1964 on the variety show The Dean Martin Show. In 1970, DeLuise made his film debut in the Mel Brooks comedy The Twelve Chairs. He went on to appear in several other Brooks films, including Blazing Saddles, Robin Hood: Men in Tights, and History of the World, Part I. He also starred in a number of films with Gene Wilder, including The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother, The World's Greatest Lover, and See No Evil, Hear No Evil. DeLuise was a frequent collaborator with Burt Reynolds, and the two starred in a number of films together, including The End, Smokey and the Bandit II, and Cannonball Run II. He also had a recurring role on the television series Evening Shade. In addition to his film and television work, DeLuise was also a successful voice actor. He voiced characters in a number of animated films, including All Dogs Go to Heaven, The Secret of NIMH, and An American Tail. He also hosted the children's cooking show Cooking with Dom DeLuise. DeLuise was a popular and beloved figure in Hollywood. He was known for his infectious laugh and his larger-than-life personality. He was also a talented actor and comedian, and he enjoyed a long and successful career. Dom DeLuise died on May 4, 2009, at the age of 75. He had been battling pancreatic cancer for several months. He died peacefully in his sleep at his home in Beverly Hills, California. DeLuise's family released a statement saying that he had died "peacefully at home after a long battle with cancer." They said that he was "surrounded by his loving family and friends." DeLuise's death was met with sadness and tributes from fans and colleagues alike. Mel Brooks, who directed DeLuise in several films, said that he was "a great talent and a great friend." Gene Wilder said that DeLuise was "one of the funniest people I've ever known." DeLuise's funeral was held on May 8, 2009, at the Church of the Good Shepherd in Beverly Hills. He was buried at the Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery in Los Angeles.
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Marv Wolfman

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Marvin Arthur Wolfman (born May 13, 1946) is an American comic book and novelization writer. He worked on Marvel Comics's The Tomb of Dracula, for which he and artist Gene Colan created the vampire-slayer Blade, and DC Comics's The New Teen Titans and the Crisis on Infinite Earths limited series with George Pérez. Among the many characters Wolfman created or co-created are Cyborg, Raven, Starfire, Deathstroke, Tim Drake, Rose Wilson, Nova, Black Cat, Phobia, Bullseye, Vigilante (Adrian Chase), and the Omega Men. Description above from the Wikipedia article Marv Wolfman, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
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Yannick Pudlorz

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Yannick Pudlorz is a German model and actor. He was born and raised in Berlin. Pudlorz started modeling for a Flynn Skye advertising project at the age of 16. In addition to actor Ben Barnes and Holly Copelands Smoking Hot, he also appeared in Swan Sittings. He was a model for designer Hannah Hayes' fall / winter campaign and was featured in various advertising projects and in the ChromeHearts summer 2020 campaign. In June 2020, Pudlorz was added to the Top 50 model list in the Models card index. This led to the signing with Model Management shortly afterwards. In October 2020, Yannick Pudlorz also appeared for Gucci for the first time. Yannick Pudlorz played his most famous role so far in 2010 in the youth fantasy film Percy Jackson - Thieves in Olympus. He made his acting debut in 2012, after which he played recurring roles in White Collar and Parenthood, as well as in Vaterfreuden and Kokowääh.
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Chris Tucker

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Christopher "Chris" Tucker (born August 31, 1971) is an American actor and comedian, best known for his roles as Detective James Carter in the Rush Hour trilogy and Smokey in the 1995 film Friday. Tucker was born in Atlanta, Georgia, the youngest son of Mary Louise and Norris Tucker. Tucker was raised in Decatur, Georgia. After graduating from Columbia High School, he moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in comedy and movies. In 1992, Tucker was a frequent performer on Def Comedy Jam. He made his cinematic debut in House Party 3, and gained greater film recognition alongside rapper Ice Cube in the 1995 film Friday. In 1997, he co-starred with Charlie Sheen in Money Talks, and alongside Bruce Willis in The Fifth Element. Tucker did not reprise his role of Smokey in Next Friday (2000) because he had become a born-again Christian after filming Money Talks (1997).He later starred in the 1998 martial arts action comedy Rush Hour and its sequels, Rush Hour 2 and Rush Hour 3, in which he played James Carter, an abrasive wise-cracking detective. Tucker is good friends with fellow Rush Hour star Jackie Chan, and was also close friends with the late singer Michael Jackson, introducing and dancing with him at his 30th Anniversary Special, appearing in Jackson's video "You Rock My World" from his 2001 album Invincible and attending Jackson's memorial service. A friend of Bill Clinton, Tucker has traveled with the former President overseas, though he endorsed Barack Obama rather than Hillary Clinton in the 2008 primaries. On February 13, 2009, Tucker participated in the NBA All-Star Weekend's Celebrity Game.
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Toni Collette

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Toni Collette Galafassi (November 1, 1972) is an Australian actress, producer, singer, and songwriter. Known for her work in television and independent films, she has received various accolades throughout her career, including a Golden Globe Award and a Primetime Emmy Award, in addition to nominations for an Academy Award, a Tony Award, and two British Academy Film Awards. After making her film debut in Spotswood (1992) and being nominated for the AACTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role, her breakthrough role came in the comedy-drama Muriel's Wedding (1994), which earned her a Golden Globe Award nomination and won her the AACTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role. Collette achieved greater international recognition for her role in the psychological thriller film The Sixth Sense (1999), and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. She received BAFTA Award nominations for her performances in the romantic comedy About a Boy (2002) and the comedy-drama Little Miss Sunshine (2006). Collette's films include diverse genres, such as the period comedy Emma (1996), the action thriller Shaft (2000), the period drama The Hours (2002), the romantic drama Japanese Story (2003), the comedies In Her Shoes (2005) and The Way, Way Back (2013), the horror films Krampus (2015) and Hereditary (2018), and the mystery film Knives Out (2019). Her Broadway performances include the lead role in The Wild Party (2000), which earned her a Tony Award nomination. In television, she starred in the Showtime comedy-drama series United States of Tara (2008–2011) and the Netflix drama miniseries Unbelievable (2019). For the former, she won a Primetime Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award. She has won five AACTA Awards, from eight nominations. Collette married Dave Galafassi, drummer of the band Gelbison, in January 2003. The couple have two children together. As the lead singer of Toni Collette & the Finish, she wrote all 11 tracks of their sole album, Beautiful Awkward Pictures (2006). The band toured Australia, but have not performed nor released any new material after 2007. In 2017, Collette and Jen Turner co-founded the film production company Vocab Films.
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Mayssa Maghrebi

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Born in Morocco and Flourished in the Gulf, Mayssa Maghrebi the Actress who has dazzled the Arab and Gulf Drama with her performances and appearances during the past 14 years where she outshined in courageous, honest, and various roles , acting with big stars proving and ensuring she is a one of a kind. During her very successful career performing on TV, Cinema screens, and Theatres, Mayssa finished her studies in London University specializing in film directing. She believed that knowledge, education and talent are the basic elements of Success. She entered the world of Production and produced the First Emarati Movie -35mm- (Tarab Fashion), where she played the main role. The movie achieved a wide success and got high rates and huge income in the box office and DVD distribution. . Acting Mayssa Maghrebi played various roles and characters and excelled in each and every appearance, Her first appearance was in 2000 in the TV Drama "Deira net" as Noura the painter , then in 2001 she starred in the TV series "Nadi Al Dahikoun" ,then in 2002 she played challenging roles in two highly rated TV Series "People Judgment" and "Noura" .In 2004 she had a special appearance in the Egyptian TV series "Adham w zeinat w talat banat" and finished the year in the famous Egyptian Theatrical play "Do Re Mi Fasolia" with the outstanding ,one of a kind, Egyptian Comedian Sameer Ghanem ,in addition to her appearance in the Gulf TV Series "Life is one moment " and "Darb Al Mahabba' earlier in the same Year. Then in 2005 she entered the field of Production established he production company "Media Group " in Dubai and produced the First Gulf Emarati Movie (Tarab Fashion), in which she also played the lead , in addition to her role in "Aswar 1" a TV series in the same year . 2006 was a busy year for the actress she starred in the following TV series "aswar 2" , "Jada 7 " , "Akhawat Moussa" and in "Ors Aldam" the latest was produced also by her company "Media Group" and concluded the year with the Theatrical Play " Sah El Noum Ya Arab". In 2007 she head the cast in the TV series "Ghaltet Nouf" and made a dazzling appearance in Ramadan with her musical riddle show "Waraha Waraha" which was also produced by her own company "Media Group". And then in the same year comes the Syrian TV series "Finjan Al Dam", which is still considered a huge success, where she starred as Aliya , a leading lady in her tribe. In 2009 she was the leading actress in the well know Saudi TV series "Hawameer AlSahra 1" and in the following year 2010 in the squel "Hawameer AlSahra 2 " besides playing the lead in "clockwise" the movie which was presented in the Doha Film festival and then TV series "Awrak Al Hob 1" concluding the year with a leading role in the Theatrical play "Hamoura" .
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Nina Dobrev

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Nikolina Konstantinova Dobreva (born January 9, 1989), better known as Nina Dobrev, is a Canadian actress. Her first acting role was of Mia Jones in the drama series Degrassi: The Next Generation. She later became known for portraying Elena Gilbert and Katherine Pierce on The CW's supernatural drama series The Vampire Diaries. Born in Sofia and raised in Toronto, Dobrev made her screen debut playing minor roles in various films. Following her television success, she appeared in a variety of films, including the 2012 coming-of-age drama The Perks of Being a Wallflower, the comedies Let's Be Cops and The Final Girls (2014), and the 2017 science-fiction drama Flatliners. Her biggest commercial success came with XXX: Return of Xander Cage (2017). She also starred in the romantic comedies Dog Days (2018), Then Came You (2018), and Love Hard (2021), and had a leading role in the sitcom Fam (2019).
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