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Diego Santos

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Diego Santos is an audiovisual filmmaker who works in screenwriting, directing, and editing, with a filmography marked by contemplative and sensory narratives. His work explores everyday life through an intimate lens, transforming small events into experiences laden with meaning. He debuted with *O Ingresso* (2022), followed by *Um Momento no Tempo* (2024) and *Fotografias Desbotadas* (2024), consolidating an auteur approach centered on time, memory, and perception. In 2026, he released *Doce Vertigem*, expanding his aesthetic language and deepening his creative identity. His films move between the real and the subjective, inviting the viewer to slow down and observe what usually goes unnoticed.
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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. He 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 October 31, 2020, Connery died at the age of 90.
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Connie Palmen

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Aldegonda Petronella Huberta Maria "Connie" Palmen (born 25 November 1955) is a Dutch author. Palmen made her debut with the novel De wetten (1990), published in the United States as The Laws (1993). The Laws was shortlisted for the 1996 International Dublin Literary Award. Her second novel was De vriendschap (1995), published in the United States as The Friendship (2000). Palmen had a relationship with Dutch journalist Ischa Meijer in the years preceding his death in 1995. About their relationship she wrote her autobiographical novel I.M. (1998).
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Jessica Knappett

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Jessica Knappett is an actress and writer. In 2005 Jessica co-formed Lady Garden, a female comedy group, who performed to some acclaim at the Brighton and Edinburgh Fringe Festivals. She came to fame with her role as Neil's holiday girlfriend, Lisa, in The Inbetweeners Movie. In 2013 she created, wrote and starred in her own sitcom Drifters which ran for four series until 2016. She is married to Dan Crane, an American musician, writer and world champion professional air guitarist. They welcomed their first child, a daughter, in the summer of 2017.
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AD Warfaa

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AD Warfaa, born in the vibrant city of Mombasa, Kenya, is a multifaceted talent who wants to leave his mark in the world of entertainment. As an actor, AD's credits include notable appearances on popular television shows such as "Barry" and "Supermarket Stakeout." Beyond the realm of acting, AD is a musician with a remarkable story of success. One of his songs took the internet by storm, amassing over 2 million views on YouTube and more than 10 million streams on various music platforms. This remarkable achievement led to a remix collaboration with the renowned E-40 and a coveted signing with Columbia Records. AD Warfaa is not just a creative force; he's also a force to be reckoned with in the sports arena. An amateur boxer and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner, his physical prowess matches his artistic talents. A true polyglot, AD boasts fluency in five different languages, demonstrating his commitment to diverse and global experiences. His wanderlust spirit has taken him to over 100 countries, cementing his status as a true nomad and avid traveler. Humble beginnings shaped AD's journey. His parents immigrated to the United States from East Africa to escape the turmoil of war. His mother, a dedicated stay-at-home mom, raised AD and his four siblings, while his father took on various jobs, including working for the United Nations, truck driving, and cab driving, to provide for his family. AD's artistic journey began at the age of 14 when he participated in a Broadway acting competition for his Turkish school. Traveling across the United States to perform, AD's talent captivated audiences wherever he went, igniting his passion for the performing arts. His acting career took flight with a debut on Bill Hader's hit show, "Barry," and now, he's set to make waves in the upcoming movie "Modern Folklore," which begins shooting in January. AD Warfaa's inspiring story is a testament to his unwavering dedication, talent, and the pursuit of his dreams, from humble beginnings in East Africa to the global stage of entertainment.
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Priya Belliappa

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Priya Belliappa is a film director and screenwriter. Priya enrolled at Srishti School of Art Design and Technology and then went on to join Phoenix O&M in Sri Lanka as an art consultant. She then completed her post-graduate degree in film direction from FTII (Film and T.V Institute of India). Her student film made in her second year at FTII won a national award for Sound Design and was designed by her fellow student Anmol Bhave. Hazy Grey Skies in her final year diploma film featuring the renowned actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui debuted Karlovy Vary, Fresh Film Festival in Prague. It has since been featured at Interfilm Berlin, Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival, Expresión en corto International Film Festival, River to River Florence Indian Festival, Asian Film Festival – Mumbai and IFFI 2012. After graduating Priya Belliappa assisted directors Sunhil Sippy and Ram Madhvani on several advertising films. She then went on to become associate director for the critically acclaimed Kannada movie Mathe Banni Preethsona, which was directed by Ravindra H.P. Das. Priya Belliappa’s debut feature film, Ring Road was filmed in Kannada in 2015, and was recognised by UNESCO for having been made by an all-women crew. The film is a psychological thriller that is based on a true crime that occurred in Bangalore, India. UNESCO featured this film in their book on gender equality, heritage, and creativity.
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Pierre Arcand

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Pierre Arcand began his career in Montréal as a journalist. In 1978, he was appointed news editor for CKAC and the Télémédia network. In 1984, he was promoted to Vice-president and director general at CKAC, and in 1985 was named Senior Vice-president of Télémédia, a position he held until 1988 when he became co-owner of  CFCF and CFQR. In 1992, his group acquired the CKVL and CKOI radio stations followed by CIEL and CIME-FM in 1998. In 2002, Pierre Arcand, backed by more than 20 years of experience on radio, was appointed President of Corus Québec Radio, owner of 14 stations across Quebec. In 1987 he was named New Performer by the Montréal Chamber of Commerce. He served as a board member for Tel-Aide from 1983 until 1986, and of The Diabetic Children's Foundation from 1997 until 2006. Pierre Arcand was elected MNA for Mont-Royal in 2007, subsequent to which he served as parliamentary assistant to the Minister of Economic Development, Innovation and Export Trade and to the Minister of Tourism from April 2007 until April 2008. At that time, he was appointed parliamentary assistant to the Minister of Finance and President of the Conseil du trésor. Furthermore, he held the position of Vice-chair of the Committee on education until 2008. Re-elected in December 2008, he was appointed Minister of International Relations and Minister responsible for La Francophonie. Since August 11, 2010, has held the position of Minister of Sustainable Development, the Environment and Parks. He has also served as a member of the Comité ministériel de la prospérité économique et du développement durable since January 15, 2009. He was re-elected on September 2013 and on April 2014.
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Chandrabati Devi

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Chandrabati Devi defied societal norms, pursuing a career in Hindi and Bengali cinema. Born on 19th October 1909, in Muzaffarpur, she moved to Kolkata, where she graduated in Bengali literature and trained in music under the guidance of Dinendranath Tagore. Her entry into the silent film industry was facilitated by her husband, Bimal Pal, with whom she founded 'Movie Pictures', making her debut in the silent film "Piyari" ' (1929), being catapulted to stardom and possibly becoming the first female film producer in Bengal. Despite challenges, she earned acclaim for roles like Meera in Debaki Bose's cult classic "Meerabai" (1933), Chandramukhi in the 1935 cult classic "Devdas", and "Dakshayagna", with her portrayal of Saratchandra Chattopadhyay’s heroines leaving a lasting impact. As her career progressed, she transitioned to character roles, with memorable performances in "Agni Pariksha" and "Ami Sirajer Begum". A talented writer and editor, Chandrabati remained committed to the purity of art throughout her life. She died on 22nd April, 1992.
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Lin Gengxin

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Lin Geng Xin is a Chinese actor. Born on February 13, 1988, he also goes by Lin Gengxin and Kenny Lin. He made his acting debut in the 2009 film “The Blue Cornflower” but it was the 2011 television series “Scarlet Heart” that made him a star throughout Asia. Lin has starred in several #1 box office hits since then such as "Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon" (2013), "My Old Classmate" (2014), "The Taking of Tiger Mountain" (2014), and "Journey to the West: The Demons Strike Back" (2017) as well as television series "Princess Agents" (2017). Lin ranked 77th on Forbes China Celebrity 100 list in 2015, 43rd in 2017, and 84th in 2019. (Source: Wikipedia)
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Rich Ceraulo Ko

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Rich Ceraulo Ko was born on a US Air Force base in Bitburg, Germany. His father, Richard Loreto Ceraulo, was an Air Force Master Sergeant and his mother, Yang Cha Ko, a housekeeper, and homemaker. Growing up, his family hopped from base to base, eventually settling on Long Island, New York. Rich studied biology/pre-medicine at New York University before transferring to the Tisch School of the Arts his junior year where he studied with Doug Moston of the Actors Studio. After graduating, Rich appeared in the Broadway musical Flower Drum Song then quickly made his way out to Los Angeles to pursue a career in film and television. He made his feature film debut opposite Kevin Bacon in James Wan's Death Sentence and followed that up with a string of independent film and television roles. He is best known for his wide-ranging character work, guest starring in such critically acclaimed shows as The Walking Dead, Halt and Catch Fire, and Supergirl. He credits teachers Shari Shaw and Stuart Rogers as his two most significant acting mentors. He has been married to writer/actress Alissa Dean since June 27, 2009.
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