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Byun Yo-han
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Byun Yo-han (born April 29, 1986) is a South Korean actor celebrated for his depth, expressive eyes, and mastery across film, television, and even musical theater. Unlike many stars who debut in mainstream projects, he meticulously built his career on the foundation of the independent film scene.
Byun Yo-han is an alumnus of the prestigious Korea National University of Arts (KNUA), a training ground for many of Korea’s top actors. During his student years, he dedicated himself to the craft, appearing in over 30 short and independent films starting in 2011. This period gave him the experience to tackle nuanced, unconventional roles early in his career, such as his lead performance in the independent hit film Socialphobia (2015).
His professional breakthrough came in 2014 with the cable television series, Misaeng: Incomplete Life. Playing Han Seok-yool, the overly talkative, slightly eccentric, but ultimately deeply empathetic intern with long, messy hair, Byun captured the imagination of the public. He won the Best New Actor award at the APAN Star Awards, launching him from an unknown indie darling into a recognized television star.
Following Misaeng, Byun quickly cemented his status as a talented lead actor in historical dramas, a genre that demands powerful presence and technical skill.
Six Flying Dragons (2015–2016): He took on the epic role of Ddang-sae / Lee Bang-ji, a tragic figure who becomes the legendary master swordsman. The demanding physical and emotional scope of the 50-episode sageuk earned him critical praise and an Excellence Award at the SBS Drama Awards.
Mr. Sunshine (2018): In one of the highest-rated dramas in cable history, Byun starred as Kim Hee-sung, the wealthy, sensitive fiancé to the female lead. His portrayal of a man trapped by his family's dark history and the era's changing politics showcased a lighter, yet profoundly melancholic, side to his acting.
While maintaining a strong television presence, Byun Yo-han consistently returned to film to challenge himself with diverse characters.
In 2021, he starred in the black-and-white historical drama The Book of Fish, delivering a standout performance as Chang-dae, a zealous Confucian scholar. This role earned him multiple nominations for Best Actor.
His film career reached a new peak with the 2022 naval blockbuster, Hansan: Rising Dragon, where he played the pivotal antagonist, Wakizaka Yasuharu, a cunning Japanese commander and rival to Admiral Yi Sun-sin. Byun's portrayal was widely praised for its intensity, leading him to win the Best Supporting Actor prize at prestigious ceremonies including the Baeksang Arts Awards, Blue Dragon Film Awards, and Grand Bell Awards.
Most recently, Byun Yo-han has starred in the Disney+ political drama Uncle Samsik (2024) and the dark thriller series Black Out (2024), continuing to demonstrate his preference for complex, character-driven narratives.
Byun Yo-han’s career is defined by his versatility and his deep commitment to the emotional truth of every role, making him one of South Korea's most trusted and acclaimed contemporary actors.
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Lyda Borelli
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Lyda Borelli (22 March 1884 - 2 June 1959) was an Italian actress, her career in theatre started in 1902.
Between 1913 and 1918 Borelli made 14 films and appeared in 2 documentaries. She often portrayed vamps who end up committing suicide via poison. Her acting was mainly based on excessive gestures, painful expressions and languid gazes. Antonio Gramsci, who, in 1917 worked as a theatre reviewer, criticised her stating she represented a heightened form of sensuality, "a part of a primordial and prehistoric humanity" that had managed to cast a spell on the audience.
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Roman Karmen
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Roman Karmen (1906–1978) was a pioneering Soviet film director, war cinematographer, documentary filmmaker, journalist, screenwriter, pedagogue, and publicist. Born Efraim Leyzorovich Korenman, Karmen became one of the most prominent figures in Soviet cinema, known for his exceptional contributions to war documentation and his ability to capture history in the making. He began his career as a journalist before transitioning to filmmaking, where his early work focused on documenting revolutionary events and political developments. Karmen's most notable contributions were as a war cinematographer during the Spanish Civil War and World War II, where he filmed key moments from the frontlines, including the Soviet Union’s involvement in the Spanish war and the Nazi invasions. He was a close collaborator with Soviet authorities and a key figure in Soviet newsreels, documenting not only the war but also the victories and cultural milestones of the USSR. Karmen’s work was instrumental in shaping Soviet film as a tool for propaganda and national identity, using his camera to amplify the Soviet narrative of heroism, triumph, and unity. He was also involved in film education, teaching at VGIK (All-Russian State Institute of Cinematography) and inspiring future generations of filmmakers. Karmen's legacy as a documentarian is cemented in his works, which captured pivotal moments in Soviet history and continue to serve as an important visual record of the 20th century.
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Parikshya Limbu
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Parikshya Limbu is a Nepalese actor and model who has successfully transitioned from a background in fashion and music videos to the silver screen. She gained significant attention in the Nepali film industry with her performance in the 2024 film Pujar Sarki, where she played a pivotal role that showcased her acting range alongside established industry veterans. Her work is often praised for bringing a fresh and natural screen presence to contemporary narratives.
In addition to her film career, she is a prominent figure on social media, where she shares her creative journey, professional modeling assignments, and lifestyle content. Her digital presence is characterized by a sophisticated blend of modern fashion and cultural heritage, often featuring her work in high-profile photoshoots and collaborations with local creators. As a rising talent, she continues to establish herself as a versatile performer, moving between the worlds of commercial modeling and character-driven cinema within the evolving landscape of the Nepali arts.
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Karl de Groof
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Carl de Groof, eigentlich Karl Krof war ein österreichischer Komponist, Filmkomponist und Orchesterleiter.
De Groof begann seine Laufbahn kurz nach Ende des Zweiten Weltkriegs. In den kommenden Jahren wirkte er als Orchestermusiker, Texter von Komponisten wie Hans Lang, Kapellmeister (ab 1946, in der Wiener Hofburg) und Dirigent der Wiener Sängerknaben. 1953 gründete er das Symphonische Jazzorchester der RAVAG, das spätere Tanzorchester des Österreichischen Rundfunks. Im selben Jahr absolvierte er mit seinem eigenen Orchester auch einen Auftritt in der Kästner-Verfilmung Pünktchen und Anton.
Daraufhin holte man de Groof für die musikalische Untermalung und das Arrangement von Helmut Käutners legendärem Partisanen- und Antikriegsfilm Die letzte Brücke. De Groof blieb dem Medium Film / Fernsehen bis Ende der 1960er Jahre treu und komponierte die Musik zu einer Reihe von österreichischen und deutschen Unterhaltungsfilmen bekannter Regisseure wie Georg Tressler, Rolf Thiele und Rudolf Jugert. Seine Karriere endete 1969 mit der Titelmelodie zu der Fernsehserie Der alte Richter mit Paul Hörbiger. Einem breiten Publikum in Österreich war de Groof auch als langjähriger musikalischer Begleiter von Heinz Conrads bekannt, in dessen Sonntagmorgensendung Was gibt es Neues? er auch am Klavier spielte. Mit seinem eigenen Orchester nahm Carl de Groof außerdem eine Reihe von Schallplatten mit Wiener Liedern und Heurigenmusik auf, ebenso zahlreiche Schlager mit der damals sehr bekannten ägyptischen Sängerin Samira Soliman.
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Aisling Daly
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Aisling Daly is a retired Irish female professional mixed martial artist who last competed in the UFC women's strawweight division. Daly had been a professional MMA competitor since 2007.
Daly is well known for her participation in the reality TV series "The Ultimate Fighter: A Champion Will Be Crowned", season 20. The 12 episodes featured a single elimination tournament that was used to determine two finalists to compete for the first ever UFC woman's straw weight belt. Daly was eliminated in the quarterfinals, and as a result of her showing was offered and accepted a fight on the undercard of the championship fight, which she won.
On 30 January 2017 she officially retired from MMA due to an abnormality in a routine brain scan making it unlikely for her to be cleared to fight again.
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Christopher Douglas
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A young rising actor, Dr. Douglas is a stylish millennial healthcare CEO, Author, and Entrepreneur inspiring others through empathetic, transparent, and authentic leadership. He stays ready, so he doesn't have to get ready, which he learned being a divison-1 football athlete at Rice University. Dr. Douglas early days in Fort Worth, TX in drama class well-prepared him for the cameras, lights, action... years later as he launched his acting career in 2022. Being a healthcare executive the past 13 years and one of the youngest African American CEO's of a General Acute Care Hospital, Dr. Douglas consistently rises to the challenges and it has shown when called upon for his early works in the films, Old Man Jackson, Becky, Bissonnet, The Break of Dawn, and Everybody Hates Christmas. A co-author and publisher of children's books, ABCs of Motivation , healthcare CEO, former football athlete, young, vibrant, and stylish, Dr. Douglas is well diversified to fill in any upcoming films. He is just a call away.
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Mireille Dumas
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Mireille Dumas (born 10 September 1953) is a French journalist, television producer and presenter.
Mireille Dumas was born in Chartres in the department of Eure-et-Loir, the fifth of six children. Her father as a teacher and died when she was only aged. Her mother was also a teacher in Ymonville raised her children alone. Mireille Dumas is married with the television director Dominique Colonna.
Mireille Dumas began her career in theatre and was a member of the Peter Brook troop. She then produced some documentaries after a short appearance on Antenne 2 in the program Sexy Folies in 1986. Among those that were primed, these include Le passé retrouvé: Alice Sapritch en Turquie, nominated at the 7 d'Or in 1990, and the trilogy Crimes et passions, laureate of the European Film Awards in 1991.
In July 1991, she created the production company MD productions, orientated on documentaries about society subjects. These films arborate sensitive, controversial and even intimistic themes, like Les Enfants de Medellin broadcast on France 2 in 1994, or even Graine de top-models in 1996.
But it is by creating and presenting programs specialized in interviews in an intimate way, with well-known or anonymous persons, that Mireille Dumas became one of the emblematic figures of the French audiovisual field. Starting in September 1992, Bas les masques is one of these first programs, but had to be interrupted soon after. In addition, Mireille Dumas then presented La Vie à l'endroit from 1997 to 2000 on France 2.
From 2000 to 2011, she presented Vie privée, vie publique broadcast on France 3. In her interviews, she estimates that the step is strongly influenced by psychoanalysis. Mireille Dumas celebrated her 25 years of television on 5 May 2007, presenting an exceptional broadcast of Vie privée, vie publique. Since September 2011, she presents the series of documentaries Signé Mireille Dumas.
Source: Article "Mireille Dumas" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.
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Harvey Goldsmith
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Harvey Goldsmith CBE (born 4 March 1946 in Edgware, Middlesex) is an English performing arts promoter. He is best known as a promoter of rock concerts, charity concerts, television broadcasts for the Prince's Trust and the Teenage Cancer Trust shows at the Royal Albert Hall.
In he promoted the Live Aid concert held at Wembley Stadium in London. During early 2007, he appeared on the Channel 4 programme Get Your Act Together with Harvey Goldsmith. In October the same year, he promoted a reunion concert for surviving members of Led Zeppelin in memory of Atlantic Records founder Ahmet Ertegun, which was held at London's O2 Arena.
He managed artists such as Streetwalkers and Jeff Beck. He has also promoted major concerts by some of the world's major music artists including: Yes, Genesis, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, David Bowie, Queen, the Eagles, Elton John, U2, Madonna, Andrea Bocelli, Muse, Bob Dylan, the Rolling Stones, the Who, Bruce Springsteen, Santana, Luciano Pavarotti, Sheryl Crow, Shania Twain, Bee Gees, Jools Holland, Oasis, Paul Weller, Rod Stewart, Diana Ross, Saxon, Shirley Bassey, Coldplay, Nigel Kennedy, Eric Clapton, Richard Ashcroft, Ash, Madness, Aswad, David Gray, Scissor Sisters, Van Morrison, Sting, and Billy Connolly.
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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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