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Maria Menado

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Maria Menado (born Liesbet Dotulong; 2 February 1932), also known as Liesje Mandagi, is an Indonesian-born Malay actress, model, and producer. She was known for her contributions to Malaysian cinema in the 1950s and 1960s. At the height of her fame she was voted “Malaya’s Most Beautiful” by Times Magazine and the “Best Dressed Woman in South East Asia” by publisher United Press International. In addition to acting, she also sang and went on to direct and produce films under her own production company, Maria Menado Productions. Menado is Minahasan and was born in Manado, Dutch East Indies (present Indonesia)
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Siput Sarawak

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Ramlah binti Mohamad or better known by her stage name Siput Sarawak (born 1921 – 3 June 1999) is a Malaysian actress. She made her first acting debut in B.S. Rajhans first feature, Filem Cinta alongside the late S. Roomai Noor in 1948. Filem Cinta gave hope to her because after the film, she and S. Roomai Noor soon got married and was gifted with a child named Ithnaini or was better known today as Anita Sarawak. She passed away on 3 June 1999 at blok 9 Kempas Road, Singapore at the age of 78 . Her body was laid to rest at Pusara Abadi which is located at Lim Chu Kang, Singapore. At that time, she was the neighbour to another fellow actress Hashimah Yon.
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Mat Sentol

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Abdul Rasip bin Yahya (born 26 July 1933) or better known as Mat Sentol was one of the actors at Cathay-Keris Film Productions, Singapore around the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. He is considered as the 'Father of Special Effect' in Malay cinema history through his directorial films, which were also acted by himself, with each at the beginning of the film's title beginning with the word Mat taken in conjunction with his name. In addition to acting and directing, he is also talented in the field of animation, drama and film scriptwriter, make -up artist and the use of special effects for which he creates various filming techniques in his directorial films.
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Apple Dy

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Apple Dy is an actress, model and endorser of commercials recently, Dy has starred in four Vivamax films Karinyo Brutal, Torn Heaven, Balinsasayaw and Daddysitter. Her ability in the film industry was recognized as the next Vivamax Queen to be followed by Angeli Khang. Apple has Filipino, Spanish, and Chinese blood. Apple D's fame began in the early 2000s when she rose to prominence as a talented actress and singer. Her breakout role in a popular teen drama series catapulted her into the spotlight, showcasing her natural acting abilities and captivating presence on screen. As her career continued to flourish, she expanded her talents into the world of music, releasing chart-topping singles and albums that cemented her status as a multi-faceted entertainer. Apple D's charm, charisma, and undeniable talent captured the hearts of fans around the world, leading to a dedicated following and widespread acclaim from critics and industry professionals. With a string of successful projects under her belt and a growing fan base, Apple D's star continues to shine brightly in the entertainment industry, solidifying her as a powerhouse in both acting and music. Apple Dy is a Filipino beauty queen, model, and actress known for her stunning looks and talent. Born on September 28, 1995, in Manila, Philippines, Dy began her career in the entertainment industry at a young age. She first gained recognition for competing in various beauty pageants and winning titles such as Miss Teen Earth Philippines and Miss Teen International. Dy then transitioned into acting, making her debut in the popular Filipino television series "Kadenang Ginto." Her natural charm and acting prowess quickly earned her a large fan following. In addition to her acting career, Dy is also a successful model, appearing in numerous fashion campaigns and magazine covers. With her striking features and versatile talent, Apple Dy continues to make waves in the entertainment industry, solidifying her status as one of the most promising stars in the Philippines. She started her career as a commercial model before transitioning to acting in television and films. Apple Dy comes from a family with a background in the entertainment industry, with her father being a well-known director and her mother a former actress. Her parents, John Dy and Maria Santos, have been supportive of her career from the beginning, providing guidance and encouragement. Apple Dy's siblings have also dabbled in showbiz, with one brother pursuing a career in music and another sister working as a makeup artist. The Dy family's influence in the entertainment industry has helped shape Apple Dy's successful career, as she continues to make a name for herself in the Philippine showbiz scene.Filmography
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Ines Benazzouz

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Inoxtag, whose real name is Inès Benazzouz, is a French YouTuber and content creator born on February 2, 2002. He gained popularity through his gaming videos, especially on the game Fortnite, where his energetic style and humor quickly attracted a large audience. In addition to gaming, Inoxtag diversifies his content with vlogs, challenges, and collaborations with other popular creators. He is also known for his friendship with fellow YouTuber Michou. In 2023, he announced an ambitious project: to become a mountaineer and attempt the ascent of Everest, revealing a new side of himself to his audience.
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Kristjan Lüüs

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Kristjan Lüüs (born March 17, 1991) is an Estonian stage, film and television actor whose career began in the 2010s. Kristjan Lüüs was born and raised in Tartu. He is a 2010 graduate of the Tartu Art Gymnasium secondary school (now, Tartu Variku School). In 2011, he enrolled in the Theatre Arts Department of the University of Tartu Viljandi Culture Academy in Viljandi to study acting, graduating in 2015. His diploma roles were in productions of Jaanika Tammaru's Pööriöö, Ivar Põllu's 1987, Birgit Landberg's Ada ja Evald, and William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. Since 2013, Lüüs has appeared in several Estonian television roles. In 2014, he appeared in several roles on the Eesti Televisioon (ETV) sketch-comedy series Tujurikkuja and the following year appeared in various character roles on the Kanal 2 comedy series Takso, as Aaron on the TV3 drama series Krista lood, and Ekke in an episode of the ETV drama series Mustad lesed. In 2016, he appeared on the Kanal 2 comedy series Heeringas Veenuse õlal and in 2017 played the role of Sander Pronks in the long-running TV3 comedy-crime series Kättemaksukontor. Lüüs' most prominent television roles were as the character Mauno Mesine in the TV3 military drama series Vabad mehed, a role he played from 2014 until 2017, as Arno Sark on the Kanal 2 crime series Siberi võmm, joining the cast in 2016, and as Bert in the TV3 comedy series Padjaklubi from 2018 until 2019. In 2009, while still attending secondary school, Kristjan Lüüs was cast to play the role of Andres in the Richard Meitern and Martin Liira-directed romantic musical film Tudengimuusikal. In 2016, he appeared in a small role in the René Vilbre-directed comedy Klassikokkutulek and the same year as Andres in the frenetic Triin Ruumet-directed youth-tragicomedy Päevad, mis ajasid segadusse. In 2017, he had a supporting role as a hick in the Jaak Kilmi-directed historical comedy Sangarid and a small role in the Antti-Jussi Annila-directed Finnish historical drama Ikitie. In 2018, played the role of Marko in the Liina Trishkina-Vanhatalo-directed Allfilm drama feature film Võta või jäta. The film was the official Estonian submission to the 91st Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film but was not selected. In 2021, he appeared as Robert in the Priit Pääsuke-directed comedy Öölapsed. Kristjan Lüüs wed actress Maris Nõlvak in July 2016. The marriage ended in divorce in 2020. Lüüs currently reside in Tartu.
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Mercedes Cabral

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Mercedes Cabral (born August 10, 1986) is a Filipino actress. She is best known for starring in Philippine arthouse and independent films, notably those by Brillante Mendoza such as Serbis, Kinatay, Captive, and Thy Womb. She also appeared in the South Korean film Thirst directed by Park Chan-wook. In 2021, she appeared in Huwag Kang Mangamba. She played the main antagonist role Agatha, a wicked stepmother of Joy, which is played by Francine Diaz. In 2016, she appeared in a Phil Giordano's award winning short film SUPOT. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Justin Marshall Elias

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Justin Marshall Elias is an actor and composer based in Hollywood, California. As an actor, Elias has performed in feature and short films, commercials, webisodes, and has received critical acclaim for his work on stage. An award-winning composer, Elias has created music and provided sound design for feature and short films, documentaries, television commercials, and corporate multimedia projects as well as releasing several ambient music albums under the artist name "Dendroid." Elias was born in Palo Alto, California, and resided in nearby Fremont. At age eight, he relocated with his parents and older sister Jessica to Eagle, Idaho. An actor from the earliest age he can recall, Elias loved films, particularly the sci-fi genre, and loved to act out and improvise scenes as well as develop characters. This led to making experimental films in middle and high school, in which he also acted. Elias began exploring his interest in music while in middle school. He joined the marching band in high school playing the alto saxophone. Toward the end of high school, Elias began working with a digital audio workstation called FL Studio (formerly known as FruityLoops) that featured a graphical user interface based on a pattern-based music sequencer. By the time he was a senior in high school, Elias had technically mastered professional broadcasting and film making software and hardware. He was hired as a technical director by an audio visual and presentation technology services and solutions company. Elias considers Electronica his gateway into the world of music creation. After graduating high school, Elias began his undergraduate study at Boise State University. His ongoing fascination of movies led him to transfer his sophomore year to Montana State University, ranked in the top five film schools in the nation to pursue filmmaking. Elias scored many student films, and garnered several awards and nominations for film composition and sound design. During his senior year Elias scored four short and feature films, including composing the original score for the short film "Water's Handle Music" which won the Medallion Award at the 2009 Washougal International Film Festival. After graduating MSU, he briefly returned to Idaho and was cast as "Garry Lejeune" in the play "Noises Off" at the StageCoach Theatre for which he won the 2011 Masque Award for Best Actor. During the play's run he was cast for two television commercials. Upon arriving in LA in 2010, Elias continued to pursue his dual-track goals of composing and acting and also began working on the production side of the industry for production companies including the Syfy Channel, Jim Henson and the Food Network. Having become established at creating emotionally engaging film scores, Elias has garnered the attention of producers and directors and become a sought-after composer exhibiting a wide stylistic range and command of electronic composition. Adding to his appeal is Elias' ability to work in creative partnership with a film's director when composing to picture.
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Jack Lee

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Jack Lee was born in London, England in 1956. He attended the Webber Douglas Acadamy of Dramatic Art in 1979 and worked in theatre and TV in the UK before moving to the US in 1997 with just a suitcase and guitar and $350 in cash. He worked as a chimney sweep in Santa Fe, New Mexico, before moving to Austin, Texas, where he picked up his acting career again. Apart from appearing in various films, he's also working on screenplays of his own, as well as writing about his experiences surviving in America, and producing the documentaries "Conversations with Sara Jane" and "Real Men". He now divides his time between his home in Santa Fe with his wife, 2 cats, 2 dogs and 60 chickens, and Los Angeles.
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Dibyendu Bhattacharya

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Dibyendu Bhattacharya is an Indian actor known for his work in Hindi and Bengali cinema. Born in Behala, he made his acting debut in 2001 with "Monsoon Wedding," alongside Naseeruddin Shah. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Vivekananda College and is an alumnus of the National School of Drama. Notable for performances in "Dev D.," "Chittagong," "Black Friday," and "Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal," Dibyendu's filmography includes hits like "Ab Tak Chhappan" and "Lootera." Beyond films, Dibyendu made a mark on television with "24" (2013) and featured in web series like "Sacred Games," "Mirzapur" Season 2, and "Ray" (2021). His 2022 portrayal of Prof. Mehdi Raza in "Rocket Boys" showcased his versatility.
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