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Rosemarie Sonora

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Rosemarie Levy Sonora (born 1948) is a former Filipina actress. She was born to a white American mother of French blood and a Filipino father of Spanish and Chinese blood. Her sister, Susan Roces, and her daughter, Sheryl Cruz, are also actresses.  She became the princess of Sampaguita Pictures and one of the stars of Star 66 along with fellow actresses Loretta Marquez, Gina Pareño, Blanca Gomez, Shirley Moreno, among others. She was once married to the late actor Ricky Belmonte, but later became estranged with him. She later got married to an American in California. She has long retired from acting and currently lives in Antioch in the United States.
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Rena Murakami

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Rena Murakami is a Japanese actress and former AV idol. After beginning her career as a gravure idol, Murakami made her adult video (AV) debut in the March 1988 h.m.p. Miss Christine release, Hatsujō Kansen (発情感染). In December of her debut year she also had a role in Toei's mainstream drama release, Koiko no mainichi (恋子の毎日). In addition to continuing her AV career, Murakami had another role in a mainstream drama, appearing in Bandai Visual's Shin dōtei monogatari: Hong Kong virgin boy (新・童貞物語 ホンコンバージンボーイ) in March 1990. Also in 1990 she appeared in pioneering pink film director/producer Kan Mukai's Code Name 348: Onna keiji sashiba (コードネーム348 女刑事 サシバ). She also had roles in a number of V-Cinema films. Her work became popular in Hong Kong, and led to her getting roles in several Category III films of Hong Kong cinema, starting around 1991. Her most significant film there was the 1991 cult favorite, Sex and Zen. In a review of the DVD release of Sex and Zen, a reviewer described her as one of "Asian cinema's most beautiful actresses". Her last film in Hong Kong, 1/3 Lover, was released in 1993. There was a minor scandal when news leaked that she might have had sex with the Sultan of Brunei during his visit to Japan in 1993. For several years starting in the late 1990s, she toured various strip theaters around Japan, such as the famous Asakusa Rokku-za (ロック座). In 1997, she produced and starred in the pink film Murakami Rena: kyūkyoku meigizuma (村上麗奈 究極名器妻), through Runa Films. The film was distributed theatrically by XCes, scripted by pink film actress Kiyomi Itō, and directed by Satoru Kobayashi, director of the first pink film, Flesh Market (1962). The film was re-issued in June 2003 as 村上麗奈 極上けいれん妻. Later, Murakami had a small part in the 2008 Japanese comedy, Serial Dad. Since 2018, Rena Murakami has been a radio personality on a talk radio program in Osaka.
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Sean Connery

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Sir Thomas Sean Connery (August 25, 1930 – October 31, 2020) was a Scottish actor and producer who won an Academy Award, two BAFTA Awards (one being a BAFTA Academy Fellowship Award), and three Golden Globes, including the Cecil B. DeMille Award and a Henrietta Award. Connery was the first actor to portray the character James Bond in film, starring in seven Bond films (every film from Dr. No to You Only Live Twice, plus Diamonds Are Forever and Never Say Never Again), between 1962 and 1983. In 1988, Connery won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in The Untouchables. His films also include Marnie (1964), Murder on the Orient Express (1974), The Man Who Would Be King (1975), A Bridge Too Far (1977), Highlander (1986), Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989), The Hunt for Red October (1990), Dragonheart (1996), The Rock (1996), and Finding Forrester (2000). Connery was polled in a 2004 The Sunday Herald as "The Greatest Living Scot" and in a 2011 EuroMillions survey as "Scotland's Greatest Living National Treasure". He was voted by People magazine as both the “Sexiest Man Alive" in 1989 and the "Sexiest Man of the Century” in 1999. He received a lifetime achievement award in the United States with a Kennedy Center Honor in 1999. Connery was knighted in the 2000 New Year Honours for services to film drama. On 31 October 2020, it was announced that Connery had died at the age of 90. Description above from the Wikipedia article Sean Connery, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia
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MC Solaar

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Claude M'Barali, professionally known as MC Solaar (born 5 March 1969), is a French rapper of Senegalese and Chadian origin. He is one of France's most famous and influential hip hop artists. Some consider him as the best French rapper of all time. MC Solaar is known for his complex lyrics and distinctive flows, which rely on word play, lyricism, and inquiry. In the English-speaking world, Solaar was signed by London-based acid jazz record label Talkin' Loud and recorded with British group Urban Species and the late rapper Guru, who was a member of the critically acclaimed New York-based rap group Gang Starr. Solaar has since released eight studio albums and one live album. His eighth studio album, Géopoétique, produced by Alain Etchart and mixed by sound engineer David Gnozzi, won best album of the year at the Victoires de la Musique awards in 2018. Claude M'Barali was born in Dakar, Senegal, to parents from Chad. When he was six months old, his parents immigrated to France where they settled in the Parisian suburbs; initially in Saint-Denis, subsequently Maisons-Alfort and finally Villeneuve-Saint-Georges. When he was twelve, he went to live with an uncle in Cairo, Egypt for nine months where he discovered the Universal Zulu Nation and became fascinated with the rapping styles of Afrika Bambaataa. Upon his return to France, he passed the baccalauréat. The constant support from his mother was one of the reasons that he was able to pass the baccalauréat and still make music. He coined the stage name "MC Solaar" during his adolescence from his graffiti tags "SOAR" and "SOLAAR". He studied languages at the Jussieu university campus and was a postgraduate in philosophy. He released his first single in 1990. MC Solaar went to Paris in the summer of 1991 with his friend Jimmy Jay in hopes of succeeding in the music industry. Success came quickly when his first single, "Bouge de là" ("Get Out of There"), based on a sample from Cymande's song "The Message" (1973) became a hit in the early 1990s. Many rappers who came out of Africa at the time spoke a lot about slavery and other topics in order to bring the history of their people into light. Nevertheless, the song went platinum in France and reached #5 on the national charts. After the success of "Bouge de là", Solaar went on to support the American rap group De La Soul when they performed at the Olympia in Paris in September 1991. At the close of 1991, Solaar released Qui Sème le Vent Récolte le Tempo which went on to sell over 400,000 copies in France. With the success of his debut album in France, Solaar embarked upon extensive tours of Poland and Russia. In December 1992, he performed in twelve countries across West Africa, where his French rap style proved popular with African music fans. ... Source: Article "MC Solaar" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.
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Jim Channon

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James B. Channon was a U.S. Army lieutenant colonel, New Age futurologist, and business consultant. He was primarily known for authoring the First Earth Battalion Operations Manual, a popular book pointing the way toward a New Age transformation in the U.S. military. Channon received a B.A. in fine art and an M.A. in behavioral communications from the University of Kentucky. He also held a Master of Military Arts and Sciences (M.M.A.S.) degree from the United States Army Command and General Staff College and a Master of Strategic Studies (M.S.S.) degree from the United States Army War College. He served in the U.S. Army as an infantry officer from 1962 to 1982 and completed two tours in the Vietnam War (1965–66 and 1970–71), with the 173rd Airborne Brigade. His work and philosophy during his last years on active duty were documented by journalist Jon Ronson in his 2004 book The Men Who Stare at Goats. According to Ronson's book, Channon spent time between 1977 and 1979 with many of the people in California credited with starting the human potential movement (including forays to the Esalen Institute) and in 1979 wrote a 125-page "operations manual" for a proposed "First Earth Battalion". His concept was that a new generation of "warrior monks" would utilize paranormal abilities and countercultural principles to better prevail in future conflicts with the nation's adversaries. At a subsequent 1979 briefing at the Fort Knox officer's club, Channon presented his concepts to "commanders", who (he claims) immediately made him the first commander of the First Earth Battalion. (Channon has also told a slightly different version of this story which takes place during a meeting of the "think tank" Task Force Delta, which first convened in 1983 and occurred at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.) After retiring from the Army, Channon continued to promote his concepts and worked as an "organizational transformation consultant" to such companies as AT&T, Du Pont, and Whirlpool. In 1990, he was featured in Fortune magazine as the business world's first corporate shaman. He was described as specializing in "helping managers express their vision by creating a picture that makes corporate goals tangible against a starry universe or earthscape background. But at heart he sees himself as a shaman." He was featured in Omni and other magazine/websites as the founder of the Army's First Earth Battalion. In a 2004 video interview with Ronson, Channon said that he was still consulted by "top brass" ("like the Chief of Staff of the Army") and was still officially the commander of the First Earth Battalion.
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Cece Valentina

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Cece Valentina, a talented young actress, was born in Los Angeles in 2014. With her October birthday, Cece proudly identifies as a Libra, embodying the balance and charm that shines through her performances. She shares her home with her loving parents, her older sister Summer Sophia, and their two adorable dogs, Bentley and HoneyBear. Cece's unique upbringing has gifted her with the joy of calling two places home. Frequent trips to England to visit family have fostered a deep connection to her British heritage. During one memorable trip, she had the incredible opportunity to witness her first West-End theater show, "SIX! The Musical." Cece's passion for the show is so infectious that she knows every song by heart and can often be found belting out the tunes in the car. Her dedication and love for the theater even led her to wait outside in the cold after the performance, eagerly collecting autographs from the cast members at the Stage Door. At the young age of five, Cece discovered her love for acting, and it has been a whirlwind adventure ever since. Her natural talent and undeniable charisma quickly caught the attention of industry professionals, leading her to sign with Symington Talent Management. In a remarkable turn of events, Cece's very first professional audition landed her a supporting role opposite renowned actor Mark Wahlberg in the film "Arthur The King." This incredible opportunity took her to the Dominican Republic, where she and her family worked and visited some beautiful sights. While filming, Cece cherished the moments spent bonding with the dog that portrayed Arthur, creating lifelong memories. Cece's talent extends beyond live-action performances, as she has also made her mark in the world of voiceover. Her journey began with her first voice job for a Tide Commercial, which served as a stepping stone into the realm of TV and film. She quickly found success and lent her voice to exciting projects. Fans can eagerly anticipate 2024, as Cece's voice will grace the highly anticipated "Kung Fu Panda 4," where she brings the lovable character named "Den Bunny" to life. Additionally, she is anxiously awaiting the release of two other projects: an upcoming series on Netflix and an animated series on Nickelodeon. When she's not busy acting or working on voiceover projects, Cece's passion for singing takes center stage. Her dedication to honing her vocal skills has earned her roles in amateur productions such as "Camp Rock," "High School Musical," and "Press Start." Recently, she achieved a significant milestone by securing the lead role of Annie another amateur production of the beloved musical "Annie." Cece's versatility extends to dance as well, where she excels in hip-hop and contemporary styles. Alongside her artistic pursuits, she finds joy in gymnastics, spending quality time with friends during fun sleepovers, and creating lasting memories with her family. As Cece Valentina continues to shine in the world of acting and voiceover, her journey serves as an inspiration to young aspiring performers everywhere. With her undeniable talent and magnetic personality, Cece is poised to become a true star in the entertainment world.
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Line Kruse

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​Line Kruse, (født 3. august 1975), er en dansk skuespillerinde, uddannet på Skuespillerskolen ved Aarhus Teater 2000. Hun fik sin debut som 12-årig med hovedrollen i filmen Skyggen af Emma fra 1988, hvor hun i den kvindelige hovedrolle udviser et forbløffende naturtalent som den initiativrige pige fra et kærlighedsløst overklassehjem. Siden har hun medvirket i en lang række danske film. Hun blev især kendt for rollen som storesøsteren Stine i "Krumme-serien". Hendes teaterkarriere er foregået på flere danske scener: Mungo Park, Café Teatret samt Det Kongelige Teater. Line Kruse blev 2008 gift med manuskriptforfatter Anders Thomas Jensen.  
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Francheska Savage

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Born and raised in the Dunbar area of Fort Myers, Florida, Francheska Savage dreamed of becoming an actor and fashion model since childhood. Although her dreams were in the entertainment and fashion world, it wasn't the only area where Francheska excelled; she is an accomplished volleyball athlete. She was recruited to play collegiately by several Division 1 institutions during her junior and senior years at Fort Myers High School. Francheska had to make a difficult decision between pursuing an acting and modeling career and playing collegiate volleyball. Ultimately, she decided that her education, while not a tangible asset, was the most importing and valuable item she could obtain. The Fort Myers native signed a letter of intent to play at the University of Miami. While at the athletic powerhouse not only did Francheska earn a BA in International Finance and Marketing, she was also a standout volleyball player earning Big East Rookie of the Week, ACC Player of the Week, All ACC, and All American honors. After graduating from 'The U', Francheska went on to play professionally in Europe. She played for OTP Banka in Pula, Croatia coached under the great Boris Brescic. After returning to the States Francheska wanted to give back to the communities that had opened up so many opportunities for her. She decided to become an educator. She taught at the elementary, middle and high school levels in both Miami and Fort Myers. During this time Francheska got back into fulfilling her dreams of being an actor and model. She jumped back into the industry head first doing television, print work, runway, commercials and ad campaigns-appearing in Mercedez-Benz Fashion Week (Miami), Swim Week, Burn Notice, The Glades, Sohpisicate's Black Hair, FORD Entertainment Magazine. All the while gaining success in the entertainment industry, Ms. Savage returned to college earning a degree in Air Traffic Control with High Honors from Broward College. After obtaining her most recent degree, Francheska continued working as an educator, teaching Business Education, before leaving the profession altogether to fully commit to acting.
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Stephen P. Jarchow

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Stephen P. Jarchow is a media and real estate investor. He has been involved in the production and/or distribution of over 250 motion pictures and 22 television series. He has been a partner in over 200 real estate ventures. Mr. Jarchow received a BBA, MS and JD all with Honors from the University of Wisconsin. He practiced tax and real estate law and subsequently was a partner with an international real estate development company. He also served as a senior managing director with an investment banking firm. He is a CPA and a member of the Wisconsin and Texas Bar Associations. Together with his business partner, Paul Colichman, Mr. Jarchow has invested in a variety of businesses including digital and print publishing, on demand and linear television, OTT video services and digital distribution. Here Media Inc. owns cable and streaming networks as well as a large film library. Mr. Jarchow is the author of four books on real estate taxation and finance published by John Wiley & Co. He compiled and edited "Graaskamp on Real Estate". This book is considered one of the best books ever written on real estate. Mr. Jarchow's motion picture, "Departures" received the Academy Award ® for Best Foreign Language Film. Mr. Jarchow and Mr. Colichman produced "Gods and Monsters" directed by Bill Condon and starring Ian McKellen, Brendan Fraser and Lynn Redgrave, which received three Academy Award ® nominations (winning for Best Adapted Screenplay), four Golden Globe nominations (winning for Best Supporting Actress), three Independent Spirit Awards, and numerous other international accolades including Best Picture from the National Board of Review. Mr. Jarchow and Mr. Colichman produced the award winning social media for the 2014 Daytime Emmys ®. Mr. Jarchow is a member of the Television Academy of Arts and Sciences and has been nominated for four Emmy Awards ®.
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Victoria Haralabidou

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Victoria Haralabidou (Greek: Βικτώρια Χαραλαμπίδου, born 23 October 1971), is a Greek actress. She was born in Saint Petersburg, Russia; her father was a Pontic Greek from Trabzon, while her mother was born in Tashkent to Greek refugees. When she was 15 years old, her family moved to Athens, Greece, but she returned to Russia to study at the Institute of Cinematography in Moscow and then got back to study at the Greek Drama School in Athens. In 2005, she moved to Sydney, Australia, where she currently lives.  Her acting credits include Dear Elena, a contemporary Russian play by Liudmila Razumovskaya (Best Actress award 2001), Curse of the Starving Class by Sam Shepard, A Bright Shining Sun (Best Actress Award – Short Film Festival 2000), and a feature film Nyfes (Best Actress Award – Thessaloniki Film Festival 2005), a Martin Scorsese production which was released in Australia by Palace Cinemas in September 2005. Her television credits include Suddenly, a drama series for Mega Channel in Greece. In 2008 she appeared in the drama series East West 101 on SBS, All Saints on the Seven Network, The Strip on the Nine Network and telemovie The Informant for Network Ten. In 2009 she appeared in soap opera Home and Away as Jody Walker and the children's television series My Place on ABC3. She also appeared in two films, Blessed in Australia film Psyhi vathia in Greece. In 2011, she will return to Home and Away to once again portrayed Jody Walker. Haralabidou has translated various theatrical works in Russian, English and Greek. Description above from the Wikipedia article Victoria Haralabidou, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
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