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György Pálfi

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György Pálfi born 11 April 1974 in Budapest, Hungary is a Hungarian filmmaker. His film Taxidermia was screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the 2006 Cannes Film Festival. Pálfi's films have received numerous awards and nominations. At the 2002 European Film Awards, he won the European Discovery/Fassbinder Award for his début film Hukkle. At Les Arcs European Film Festival in 2014, Pálfi won the first annual ARTE International Prize for the best project in development, The Voice, about a son searching for his father, a scientist who went missing 30 years ago.[3][4] Two of Pálfi's films have been Hungary's submission for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film: Hukkle and Taxidermia. He is a TorinoFilmLab Script&Pitch participant with his project The Voice.
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Lenny Venito

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Lenny Venito is an American actor who has made appearances in movies such as Gigli, Men in Black II, and War of the Worlds. Starting in 2006, Venito has been featured in The Sopranos as the character nicknamed "Murmur," who helped shake down actor Ben Kingsley (playing himself) and violently mug actress Lauren Bacall (also playing herself). He also appeared as John, an incompetent mugger, in two episodes (Mugged and Wingmen) of another HBO Series, Flight of the Conchords. He has also appeared in American sitcom Ugly Betty, as well as two episodes of Bored to Death as a NYPD mounted police officer. Lenny played in the 2008 Celebrity Poker Invitational and was the first person eliminated on the very first hand when his pocket kings were beat by pocket aces. A consummate character actor, Venito appeared in five episodes of NYPD Blue, most notably as the snitch with a heart of gold, Julian Pisano. In January 2007, Venito starred in the short-lived ABC sitcom The Knights of Prosperity as "Squatch".
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Mihalis Giannatos

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Michalis Giannatos (Greek: Μιχάλης Γιαννάτος; 11 July 1941 – 17 September 2013), alternatively spelled as Michael Yannatos, was a Greek actοr. Ηe was born in (Istanbul), Turkey. He left the city for Greece in 1964 during the long expulsion of Istanbul Greeks. He studied in Konstantinos Demopoulos' school of drama and first appeared as a professional actor in Georgios Zervoulakos' film Oi stigmatismenoi (Greek: Οι στιγματισμένοι) in 1966. When still a student, he participated in the theatrical play Capetan Michalis (Greek: Καπετάν Μιχάλης) next to Manos Katrakis. During his long cinematic career, he appeared in close to 100 films, television series and plays. He was a regular in Theodoros Angelopoulos films since he was one of the director's favorite actors. After Megalexandros (Greek: Μεγαλέξανδρος) in 1981, Angelopoulos was always calling him to play in his movies. He was fluent in five languages; Greek, Turkish, French, Italian and Spanish. Due to that, he appeared in many international productions, including Midnight Express, Captain Corelli's Mandolin, Munich and more.
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Amber Romero

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Amber Romero is an actor, martial artist, dancer, and model, born and raised in San Diego, CA. She is the only child of parents Rachelle and Armando Romero. On her 15th birthday, Amber and her family moved from San Diego to Los Angeles so that she could further pursue her dream to be an actor; a dream that started at the tender age of 3. Amber began her career in musical theater, dance (ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, modern, and Spanish dancing) and modeling. She has walked the runway and modeled for retail stores such as Macy's, Nordstrom, JC Penney, and Children's Place. She has also been a special events model at charity functions. Amber was one of the first ever child models for Fashion Career College in San Diego. In addition to being a dancer, she is also a competitive figure skater, and has earned 2 black belts in traditional Tae Kwon Do and Extreme Martial Arts. She has been training in stunts/action choreography since the age of 15. Amber is best known for her role as a series regular in the web series Clique Wars where she played the role of Molly. She has appeared as a lead in the films CAZADORA and Shattered. When Amber is not busy in acting, school, and martial arts, she loves to give back to the community. She volunteers at various places such as Big Sunday, Magic Penny, LA Mission, and the Ronald McDonald's House.
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Ian Marter

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Ian Marter was an actor and novelist. He was best known for his role as Harry Sullivan in the BBC science-fiction television series Doctor Who from December 1974 to September 1975, with a non-regular, one-serial return in November and December 1975. Marter continued his association with Doctor Who long after leaving the show, adapting several stories for the Target novelisation range, and penning an original novel, Harry Sullivan's War. In addition to these books, Marter wrote adaptations of several 1980s American films such as Splash and Down and Out in Beverly Hills for Target and its imprint, Star Books, as well as the Gummi Bears books. With the exception of Down and Out in Beverly Hills, these books were published under the pen name Ian Don - Don being his middle name. Marter died in 1986, on his 42nd birthday, from a heart attack associated with diabetes-related cardiovascular disease.
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Phil Anderson

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Phil Anderson is an Australian former professional cyclist, recognized as a trailblazer in Australian cycling. He was the first Australian to wear the prestigious yellow jersey in the Tour de France in 1981 and the first non-European to lead the race. Anderson had a successful career that spanned over a decade, competing in numerous Grand Tours and classic races, showcasing his strength and endurance. After retiring from professional cycling, he remained active in the cycling community, offering mentorship and expertise to aspiring riders. Anderson's pioneering efforts helped pave the way for Australian cyclists on the international stage.
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Laurent Fignon

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Laurent Fignon was a French professional cyclist born on August 12, 1960, who became a prominent figure in the sport during the 1980s. He achieved iconic status with his distinctive glasses and blond ponytail. Fignon was a two-time winner of the Tour de France, claiming victory in 1983 and 1984. He was known for his aggressive riding style and his rivalry with fellow cyclist Bernard Hinault. Fignon's career was highlighted by numerous wins in prestigious races like the Giro d'Italia and the Tour de France, though he became equally famous for narrowly losing the 1989 Tour by a mere eight seconds to Greg LeMond in a dramatic final time trial. After retiring from competitive cycling, Fignon pursued a career as a television commentator and wrote several books, providing insights into the world of cycling and his experiences as a professional rider. Fignon passed away on August 31, 2010, leaving behind a legacy as one of France's cycling legends.
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Thanos Tokakis

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Thanos (Athanassios) Tokakis (Athens, February 11, 1980) is a Greek actor. In 2011, he was awarded the "Horn Award" acting award. He is a graduate of the Dramatic School of the National Theater. After the end of his studies he started working as an actor in the theater participating in various performances. He became quite known to the general public in 2005 when he got one of the lead roles in the Mega Channel sitcom Fifty Fifty. In the cinema he made his debut in 2009 in the movie The Bad: In the Age of Heroes. The films Universal and Play followed. In 2017, he wrote the script for the movie Cowboy while also participating as an actor in it. In 2019, he took part in various film productions such as The Miracle of the Sargasso Sea, Adults in the Room and Eytyhia. For his performance in the latter film, he won Best Actor at the 2020 Iris Awards.
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Preeti Barameeanant

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Bank was the lead vocalist of the band Clash which started since high school and disbanded in 2011. They have successfully released 13 albums with GMM Grammy. Bank is a very talented singer who has been through hardship, he say's that the worst day of his life is when his mother passed away. She was diagnosed with Leukemia. His mother was his best friend, his teacher, and his doctor. When Bank was a young boy his family was really wealthy because his father ran a successful hair salon. At that time Bank and his family lived a great life, and were confident with their success. In a flash, his father was in crazy debt and had to run away or else the creditors will kill him. Because of all the debt: Bank, his younger brother, his mom, and his grandmother lived a hard life. His mom and grandmother had to borrow money from friends and family so they could buy food and make life for Bank and his brother easier. His mom had 3 jobs, trying to raise the family on her own she did anything she could for them until his 2nd album came out. For months, they lived without water or electricity. Bank tried to help by washing dishes for money etc. so that he could pay for his own stuff, rather than asking his mother. It was around 2008 when his family cleared all debts. After facing all the debts, Bank had to face his mother's death. They had to choose whether to let her stay on the machine or let her go, Bank decided it would be best to let her go. He ordained for his mother, and to this day he will never forget her. Bank has made 2 songs dedicated to his mother: "Tur Ja Yoo Gup Chun Ta Laud Pai" and "Grahb Din"
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John Galliano

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John Galliano is a British fashion designer, acclaimed for his fusion of romantic historicism with technical skills and progressive aesthetics. Born in 1960 in Gibraltar, Galliano came to fame through his 1984 graduate collection for Central St. Martin's College of Art and Design, 'Les Incroyables'. The collection announced Galliano's signature strategy of reviving the past whilst heralding in the new. 'Les Incroyables' was famously bought in its entirety by Joan Burstein, the owner of Browns boutique in London and displayed in its front windows: an unprecedented and prestigious endorsement. Galliano set up his own label in that year with the immensely successful 'Ludic Games' collection and he enjoyed consistent critical acclaim throughout the decade, championed in particular by fashion editor Anna Wintour, in spite of looming financial pressures. Galliano won the British Fashion Council's Designer of the Year award in 1987, 1994, 1994 and 1997. Financial pressures were assuaged in 1995, when he was invited to become the head designer of ready-to-wear and haute couture collections for Givenchy, becoming the first Brit to design for the label. This controversial appointment on the part of the LVMH luxury conglomerate was compounded when Galliano was appointed as the new head designer of LVMH's flagship, traditional fashion brand Christian Dior in 1996, bringing modernity and vigour back to the iconic institution. He was dismissed from the brand in 2011. In 2014, Galliano was named artistic director at Maison Martin Margiela, making his comeback to the industry. The French luxury house was renamed Maison Margiela and Galliano presented his debut collection for the Artisanal haute couture line in 2015. Galliano's tenure has been met with critical acclaim, establishing his own codes surrounding gender fluidity, sexuality and rebellion whilst respecting the house's ethos.
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