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Hà Xuyên
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Hà Xuyên (b. 1956, Thai Binh province) is a Vietnamese dancer, film and television actress. She is best known for her role as the spy Ngọc Mai in the film series "Saigon Rangers" (Biệt động Sài Gòn), and as Hà in "Near and Far" (Xa và gần). She was awarded the title of Distinguished Artist by the State.
In 1970, when she was in grade eight, Hà Xuyên was invited by her sister to join the Thai Binh Dance Company and became a professional solo dancer, even though she wasn't then old enough to join the payroll and had to alter her birthdate to 1954 on paper. In 1981, she met director Huy Thành and a year later was cast for the lead role in his film "Xa và gần"; the role brought her the Best Actress Award at the 8th Vietnam Film Festival in Da Nang. She continued her success with the 1986 film series "Saigon Rangers". That same year she attended the Tasken-Moscow Film Festival with the crew of "Where the Dawn Birds Sang" (Nơi bình minh chim hót). A later successful feature film she starred in was "Girl on the River" (Cô gái trên sông).
In 1997, when the City's Opera House was restored, Hà Xuyên transferred to work for the Center Art and Archives of Vietnamese Cinema, in the Film Distribution Department.
In 2001 she starred in the TV series "Three Times and Once" (Ba lần và một lần). In that same year, she was awarded the title of Outstanding Artist by the State and represented Vietnam to attend the Golden Rooster Awards in China. In 2002, she achieved recognition for her role as Tư Lê's wife in of "Heaven's Net" (Lưới trời), a very difficult role because of its minimal screen time. She continues to appear in film series from 2000 onwards.
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Onie Maceo Watlington
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Onie's first role was portraying four year old Harlow Moon in WeCrashed, playing opposite to her on-screen parents, Anne Hathaway and Jared Leto. In 2023, Black Flies was released in-competition at Cannes, in which Onie played Sylvie, who was the daughter of Sean Penn and Katherine Waterston's characters. And, since, she has had enormously joyful acting experiences and hopes for more to come! Also, Onie has her own YouTube Channel called "Onie-ing It with Onie"- a fun art show with songs and special guests!
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Minami Tanaka
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Minami Tanaka (田中 美海, Tanaka Minami, Janary 22, 1996) is a Japanese voice actress born in Kanagawa Prefecture. She is affiliated with 81 produce. Blood type is A type.
In 2012, she passed the "Hikari no Tenshi Chara Voice Actor Audition", a collaboration project between NTT East and Koe Club, and was selected as the voice actress for the FLET'S Hikari WiFi character "Frengel". Seiyūs Masako Nozawa, Masakazu Morita, and Sora Tokui participated in the jury. She passed the 2nd Anison Vocal Audition of Avex × 81 Produce "Wake Up, Girls! AUDITION" held on September 10th of the same year. The seven members who won the award at the same time formed the seiyū unit "Wake Up, Girls!" and started performing activities. In 2015, he won the 9th Seiyū Award Special Award as Wake Up, Girls!. In 2016, she performed the roles Non Manaka, Junon, Pinon and Kanon in the anime series "PriPara". In 2017, he won the Rookie Actress Award at the 11th Seiyū Awards. On December 27, 2019, the ranking of the number of voice actor event appearances in 2019 was announced, and it won the first place overall.
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Raymond Michael Brendli
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Michael "Mike" S. Brendli is an American professional wrestler, working for Ring of Honor. He is best known by his ring name Mike Mondo and for his time as Spirit Squad member Mikey in WWE. After training at the Critical Mass Wrestling School, he debuted in June 2002 and began working for several independent promotions as Mike Mondo, Livewyre, or El Livewyre. His earliest success came in the New York Wrestling Connectionpromotion, where he won the NYWC Heavyweight Championship on two occasions between 2003 and 2005. In February 2005, he signed a contract with WWE, and was assigned to the Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW) developmental territory. In OVW, he formed the Spirit Squad faction with four other wrestlers. The Spirit Squad debuted on the Raw brand in January 2006, and quickly won the World Tag Team Championship in April. They held the championship for seven months, before losing it in early November. They were taken off television in late 2006. He returned to OVW in 2007, before being moved to the Florida Championship Wrestling (FCW) territory in September. He competed in FCW until his WWE release in June 2008. He then returned to the independent circuit, and later returned to OVW, where he won both the OVW Television Championship and the OVW Southern Tag Team Championship in 2009. He went on to win the OVW Heavyweight Championship for the first time in mid-2010 and the second time in early 2011.
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Noel MacNeal
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Noel MacNeal (born September 15, 1961), sometimes credited as Noel McNeal or Edward Noel MacNeal, is an American puppeteer, actor, director and writer of children's television who has performed since the early 1980s. He was the voice and puppeteer of Bear on Bear in the Big Blue House. He also starred as Kako on Oobi, Leon MacNeal on The Puzzle Place and as Magellan on Eureeka's Castle. He is also the resident puppeteer for Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, portraying puppet characters such as "Mr. Nutterbutter".
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Andrea Martin
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Andrea Martin (born January 15, 1947) is an American-Canadian actress, singer, and comedian whose career spans television, film, and Broadway. She is best known for her Emmy Award-winning performances on the influential sketch comedy show SCTV, where she became famous for her memorable characters and sharp celebrity impersonations. On Broadway, Martin has won two Tony Awards for her roles in "My Favorite Year" and the revival of "Pippin," and she holds the record for the most Tony nominations for Best Featured Actress in a Musical, with credits in acclaimed productions such as "Noises Off," "Fiddler on the Roof," and "Young Frankenstein". In film, she is celebrated for her comedic role in "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" and its sequels, as well as appearances in "Hedwig and the Angry Inch" and "Wag the Dog". Martin has also lent her voice to animated films, including "Anastasia" and "Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius," further showcasing her versatility. Inducted into Canada’s Walk of Fame, Martin is recognized for her contributions to comedy and the performing arts, and she remains a beloved figure for her dynamic stage, screen, and television work.
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Alejandro Claveaux
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Alejandro Claveaux Martinez (born March 1, 1983) is a Brazilian actor. In 2007, he began his career in the telenovela Luz do Sol, playing the rebel Guto. In the same year he made a cameo in Mandrake. In 2010, he gained prominence in the series Clandestinos, in which he played the former model Alejandro. In 2011, he participated in Insensato Coração as Paulo, boyfriend of a homosexual singer. In the same year, he joined the cast of the nineteenth season of the youth series Malhação, playing the villain Moisés. Between 2012 and 2013, he participated in series on Rede Globo, until in 2014 he joined the cast of the police series O Caçador, where he played a police chief in conflict with his brother. After the end of O Caçador, he participated in the first chapters of Império, as Josué. In 2016, he played the homosexual heartthrob Rodolfo in the superseries Nada Sera Como Antes. In 2017, he played the police officer Nicolau in the soap opera O Outro Lado do Paraíso.
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Melody Klaver
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Melody Zoë Klaver (born September 9, 1990) is a Dutch actress.
Melody played the part of Heleen in Diep, a movie from Simone van Dusseldorp, for which she got a Golden Calf nomination, one of the most important film awards in the Netherlands. In 2006, she played the role of Debby in Afblijven.
In 2008, she starred as Erica van Beusekom in Oorlogswinter, a movie that is set in the Dutch famine of 1944.
Melody's boyfriend Timo Smeehuijzen was killed by a suicide attack during his military service in Afghanistan in June 2007.
Melody has two older sisters, actress Kimberley Klaver and dancer Stephanie.
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George Cottle
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George Cottle is a highly competent second unit director and stunt coordinator who has gained recognition in the business for his work on successful films such as Barbie (2023), Oppenheimer (2023), and Tenet (2020). Cottle made a seamless move from the stunt industry to directing, lending his distinct viewpoint and experience to some of the most elaborate action scenes in Hollywood.
He started his career in the stunt profession in the middle of the 1990s, and in 1997 he was formally included to the British Stunt Register. His breakthrough performance was with Plunkett & Macleane in 1999, when he pulled off a risky stunt involving a blazing carriage drawn by horses. Cottle honed his precision driving abilities as a stunt driver in the early years, working on British TV series such as Coronation Street and Cold Feet. His early experiences equipped him to tackle more difficult stunts on larger-scale movie sets.
George Cottle's career took off in 2002 after he made an appearance in the James Bond film Die Another Day.
He was nominated for a Taurus World Stunt Award in 2003 in the category of "Best Work With A Vehicle," together with fellow stunt performer Ray De Haan, as a result of this project, which was a major turning point in his career.
Cottle took on more challenging tasks as his career progressed, eventually moving from stunt performer to stunt coordinator and second unit director.
His work on Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (2010), The Dark Knight (2008), and Inception (2010) showed off his ability to plan and carry out complex stunt scenes that aesthetically complement the narrative. He has a well-earned reputation for pulling off daring yet safe stunts that test the limits of cinematography.
His work on Tenet presented additional difficulties, particularly in designing stunts that complemented the film's narrative that bends time. His adaptability to a variety of situations and storylines has made him a priceless tool for filmmakers. As a premier stunt coordinator and second unit director, he has further solidified his reputation with his work on Oppenheimer and Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021).
George Cottle is renowned for his contributions to a number of eagerly awaited Hollywood productions. Among the recent films he worked on were directing the second unit for Barbie (2023) and supervising stunt coordination for Deadpool & Wolverine (2024). He maintains his leadership position in the market because to his capacity to innovate and take on new challenges.
Cottle's career is a testament to his enthusiasm, originality, and commitment to quality in the stunt industry. He began his career at Pinewood Studios as a young assistant and worked his way up to become a well-known second unit director and stunt coordinator. His story is an encouraging one of skill and perseverance. Cottle is still a major player in Hollywood, constantly pushing the limits of action filmmaking and stunt coordination with every new movie he takes on.
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Laila Sheir
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An Egyptian actress, born in 1940. After studying at the French Lycée, she worked in the field of fashion shows, after which she moved to the cinema since the mid-sixties through the movie Zizi's Family (1963). She continued in cinema during the 60s through the films Cairo at Night, The Groom Arrives Tomorrow and Outside of Paradise. She continued to take some time away and come back, till she traveled to France to return to the field of fashion, and then returned to Egypt at the end of the 80s, and worked in art intermittently.
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