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Tiffany Bozic

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From http://tiffanybozic.com/about-tiffany-bozic Tiffany Bozic is a California artist who explores the natural world through her own metaphoric lens. Using fine attention to detail and the accuracy of Audubon, she makes paintings of exquisite beauty and rich meaning. As we begin to come to grips with what we have wrought of this Earth, her pictures place us squarely IN nature, very much part of it, not apart from it. Her animals are us, we are them. Bozic jokes that she was “raised by goats”, and that is not far from the truth: most of her youth was spent on a farm in rural Ohio. Now traveling worldwide with her daughter and ornithologist husband, she continues to expand her vision of what nature is, from gory to glory, from the minute to the mighty. Painting on sustainably harvested maple panels with thinned acrylics, she allows the wood’s grain to inform her celebratory compositions. Each piece requires but a few tablespoons of acrylic medium and pigments to execute, keeping her own ecological footprint small. For two decades, on both coasts, through many solo and group exhibits and two fine books with Gingko Press, Drawn By Instinct (2012) and Unnatural Selections (2019), Tiffany Bozic’s work has shown a continual light on how we need to treat each other, other species, and our planet itself. — Written by Isabella Kirkland, 2021
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أحمد عبد العزيز

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أحمد عبد العزيز (14 يونيو 1954- ) ممثل مصري اشتهر بالأعمال التلفزيونية الدرامية واشتهر بأدواره المؤثرة في تاريخ الدراما المصرية. ولد أحمد عبد العزيز السيد بالإسكندرية، حي محرم بك، حصل على بكالوريوس تجارة، ثم حصل على بكالوريوس معهد الفنون المسرحية، بدايته الفنية كانت من خلال المسرح الجامعي، ثم بدأ العمل في مسرح الطليعة عام 1976، لمع في التليفزيون في المقام الأول في أعمال البيت الكبير ،الحب والطوفان ،من الذي لا يحب فاطمة، الأبطال ،الوسية، المال والبنون، الخلاص، مارس الإخراج المسرحي، حيث أخرج ما يقرب من 20 مسرحية منها مأساة الحلاج، بداياته السينمائية بالغة الأهمية مع الوداع يا بونابرت، وعودة مواطن، الطوق والأسورة. يعمل أيضاً بمجال الإخراج وهو الآن يشغل منصب مدير عام للمسرح الكوميدي
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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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Nabwana IGG

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Nabwana Isaac Godfrey Geoffrey (IGG) produces, directs, shoots, writes, and edits action films from his home in the slums of Wakaliga, Uganda. A self-taught filmmaker, IGG's film education consists of one course in computer repair (he was forced to drop out after the first month due to lack of funds) and his own trial-and-error experiences with cameras and editing equipment. He began filmmaking at age 32, just after the birth of his first child. While supporting himself and his family as a school teacher, IGG founded Ramon Film Productions (the name is derived from his grandmothers, Rachel and Monica, who raised him and saw the family safely thru Uganda's civil war). Based in the small home he shares with his wife and co-editor, Harriet, and their three children. RFP has produced over 44 feature films since 2005 (as of Jan 2015) and is best-known for Who Killed Captain Alex: Uganda First Action-packed Movie and Tebaatusasula. Trailers for IGG's work have gone viral, but the films themselves remain largely unseen outside the slums surrounding Kampala, Uganda.
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Alan Lomax

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Alan Lomax was an American field collector of folk music of the 20th century. He was also a folklorist, ethnomusicologist, archivist, writer, scholar, political activist, oral historian, and film-maker. Lomax produced recordings, concerts, and radio shows in the US and in England, which played an important role in both the American and British folk revivals of the 1940s, 1950s and early 1960s. He collected material first with his father, folklorist and collector John A. Lomax, and later alone and with others, Lomax recorded thousands of songs and interviews for the Archive of American Folk Song, of which he was the director, at the Library of Congress on aluminium and acetate discs.
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Serge Rezvani

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Serge Rezvani (born Cyrus Rezvani in 1928) is a French painter, engraver, writer (novels, plays), as well as a songwriter-composer-performer (he describes himself as "multidisciplinary") He is also known by his pseudonym Cyrus Bassiak. Born in Tehran, Rezvani is the son of a Persian father, Medjid-Khan Rezvani (1900–1962), and a Jewish mother who had immigrated from Russia. His mother moved with him to France when he was age seven and spoke only Russian. He attended a boarding school for Russian immigrants, where he learned French. Rezvani has written over 40 novels, 15 plays, and two poetry collections. He is the author of more than 150 songs, including the famous Le Tourbillon, sung by Jeanne Moreau in the film Jules and Jim, as well as J'ai la mémoire qui flanche, also performed by Moreau (he signed these songs under pseudonym Cyrus Bassiak, which means "barefoot" in Russian). Rezvani also wrote two songs for Godart's Pierrot le fou: Jean-Paul Belmondo and Anna Karina sing, Jamais je ne t'ai dit que je t'aimerais toujours, ô mon amour and Ma ligne de chance. After losing his first wife, Lula, to Alzheimer's in 2004, in mid-2005, he re-established acquaintance with the French actress Marie-José Nat, who was then the widow of Michel Drach. The two couples had known each other and had briefly met in the 1960s. Serge and Marie-José married on 30 September 2005, aware (as they said) that they would have only a few more years to live, and he wrote a book about their relationship, Ultime amour. Rezvani lived with Marie-José Nat in Bonifacio until her death in October 2019. Source: Article "Serge Rezvani" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.
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Julian Gaertner

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Internationally award winning German born actor Julian Gaertner (易宇航) is best known for his television and film appearances in Asia and Europe. Is passionate not only about Langauges and martial arts but also comedy. Gaertner has distinguished himself as a multitalented actor, bringing both superior martial arts and language expertise to films including the TaiChi movie The Way We Dance, Hollywood movies such as Ghost in the Shell or Asian Cinema Chasing the Dragon ( 追龙)on the side of Any Lau and Donnie Yen. A multi-linguist, Gaertner speaks fluently in Mandarin, Cantonese, German, and English, and has been embraced by the Hong Kong entertainment community.
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Sunny yadav

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Sunny Yadav, a talented and vibrant individual, was born on February 1, 2003, in the bustling city of Mumbai, Maharashtra. From an early age, Sunny showcased a keen interest in the world of music and gaming, setting the stage for his remarkable journey in life. Growing up in Mumbai, a city known for its diverse culture and vibrant atmosphere, Sunny was exposed to a multitude of experiences that shaped his personality. As he ventured into his teenage years, he discovered a deep passion for playing the guitar, mesmerized by the way music could touch people's hearts and stir emotions. His dedication and commitment to honing his musical skills propelled him on a path of musical exploration and self-expression. Simultaneously, Sunny developed a strong affinity for video games. Whether it was exploring immersive virtual worlds or competing in multiplayer battles, he found solace and excitement in the realm of gaming. Through his gaming adventures, Sunny not only enjoyed the thrill of competition but also developed valuable problem-solving skills and a strategic mindset. Sunny's pursuit of his passion for both music and gaming led him to balance his time between practicing the guitar and delving into the latest video game releases. His commitment and discipline became evident as he spent countless hours perfecting his guitar techniques and immersing himself in the virtual realms of digital entertainment. Beyond his artistic and gaming pursuits, Sunny proved to be a diligent and ambitious student. His academic journey was marked by curiosity and a thirst for knowledge. He excelled in his studies, consistently achieving outstanding grades and garnering praise from his teachers for his enthusiasm and eagerness to learn. As Sunny entered his late teenage years, he started to explore various avenues to share his musical talent and gaming expertise with the world. He began performing at local events, captivating audiences with his soulful guitar melodies and charismatic stage presence. Additionally, he established an online presence, leveraging social media platforms and streaming services to connect with fellow gamers and music enthusiasts from around the globe. Sunny's commitment to his passions and his genuine desire to entertain and inspire others propelled him towards success. His online presence grew exponentially, garnering a dedicated following of fans and supporters who admired his skills and admired his infectious energy. In addition to his artistic endeavors, Sunny remained grounded and compassionate, always ready to lend a helping hand to those in need. He actively participated in community service initiatives, organizing events to raise funds for charitable causes and volunteering his time to support underprivileged children in Mumbai. Looking to the future, Sunny aspires to establish himself as a renowned musician and gamer, with dreams of composing his own music and participating in international gaming tournaments. He aims to inspire others to follow their passions and chase their dreams, reminding them that with dedication, perseverance, and a zest for life, anything is possible.
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Jeff Bennett

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Jeffrey Glenn "Jeff" Bennett (born October 2, 1962) is an American voice actor, best known as the voice of Johnny Bravo in the series of the same name. When voicing Johnny, he made his voice sound like that of Elvis Presley. He is also famous for voicing Petrie in The Land Before Time series from the second film onward. Bennett also took over for two actors who played different characters in the Star Wars series: as Jango Fett who was originally portrayed by actor Temuera Morrison and as Count Dooku who was originally played by Christopher Lee in Star Wars: Jedi Starfighter. Bennett also played Jango Fett for Star Wars: Galactic Battlegrounds. Bennett has been listed "among the top names in the voice-over field". He is currently the voice of Dorkus in Planet Sheen, the spin-off series of The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius and Kowalski in The Penguins of Madagascar, the spin-off series of Madagascar (2005 film). Description above from the Wikipedia article Jeff Bennett, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
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Beanie Feldstein

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Elizabeth Greer "Beanie" Feldstein (born June 24, 1993) is an American actress. She first gained recognition for her starring roles in the comedy film Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising (2016), the comedy-drama film Lady Bird (2017), and the coming-of-age comedy film Booksmart (2019), the latter of which earned her a nomination for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Comedy or Musical. Feldstein has appeared on the Broadway stage, making her debut as Minnie Fay in Hello, Dolly! (2017–18) and portraying the lead role of Fanny Brice in the first revival of Funny Girl (2022), a performance for which she earned a nomination for the Drama League Award for Distinguished Performance. In 2021, she portrayed Monica Lewinsky in the third season of the FX anthology series American Crime Story: Impeachment.
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