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Monique Pantel

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Monique Pantel (11 December 1932 – 7 April 2021) was a French film critic and journalist. She worked for RTL, France Inter and Europe 1. Born into a family of hoteliers, she left Mont-de-Marsan to become a hotel receptionist in England, then in Paris. There she meets the playwright Jacques Audiberti, for an interim secretary contract, and becomes her companion during the last three years of her life. He introduces her to the Paris-Presse newspaper in July 1964, and she writes for the entertainment section of France-Soir after the merger of the two dailies. There, the impertinent journalist, often blundering, takes the nickname of "Panpan". She interviews several American actors when they come to France: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Richard Gere, Shirley MacLaine, etc. When her first book came out in 1994, she was invited on to Laurent Ruquier's radio programme, who appreciates her outspokenness and her humor, and offers her to give a phone report of the Deauville Festival, in 1997. This radio experience continues with her weekly intervention on Wednesdays, in Dans tous les sens on France Inter, then on Fridays in On va s'gêner on Europe 1, where she gives her opinion on the films released during the week, until 2014. In 1999, she publishes a book of memories and anecdotes about the film industry, Panpan fait son cinoche. After the resumption of the show Les Grosses Têtes on RTL by Laurent Ruquier in September 2014, Monique Pantel is occasionally invited as a guest to give her opinion by phone on a specific film. After her death on 7 April 2021 in Paris, aged 88, a tribute is paid to her on social networks, notably by Laurent Ruquier and by the former president of the Cannes Film Festival Gilles Jacob. Source: Article "Monique Pantel" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.
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Anmol KC

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Anmol K.C. (born March 03, 1994) is a highly influential Nepalese actor and film producer, widely regarded as one of the most bankable stars in contemporary commercial Nepali cinema. He is the son of veteran filmmaker Bhuwan K.C. and Sushmita Bomjan. He made his official leading debut in the 2013 coming-of-age film Hostel, which was a major commercial success and established him as a youth icon. He followed this with a string of romantic hits, including Jerryy, Dreams, and Gajalu, which solidified his massive popularity among younger audiences. In recent years, he has expanded his repertoire with higher-budget action and sports dramas such as Kri and Captain, and has been a central figure in the successful A Mero Hajur franchise. His 2024 film Farki Farki was another major commercial hit, further cementing his box-office stature. Known for his boy-next-door charm and his record-breaking remuneration, he continues to lead the new generation of actors in the Nepali film industry.
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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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Karen Hines

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Karen Hines, a globally acclaimed satirist, has captivated audiences worldwide with her plays and 'little films,' earning critical praise and cementing her reputation as a unique artist. Known for blending disparate themes like magical realism, feminism, real estate, and climate change in her musings on modern life, she's authored seven award-winning plays published by Coach House Books. Twice a finalist for the Governor General’s Literary Award, Hines has directed and collaborated on various productions, including the beloved adult horror clowns, Mump & Smoot. Her recent works, such as the micro-theatrical solo "Crawlspace" and "All the Little Animals I Have Eaten," demonstrate her innovative storytelling. Currently, she's creating new plays, including the fourth installment in the Pochsy series, showcasing her unique blend of clown and bouffon styles, establishing her as a trailblazing auteur in thought-provoking and entertaining theatre.
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Ashton Kutcher

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Christopher Ashton Kutcher (born February 7, 1978) is an American actor, model, producer, and entrepreneur. He began his acting career portraying Michael Kelso in the Fox sitcom That '70s Show (1998–2006). He made his film debut in the romantic comedy Coming Soon (1999), followed by the comedy film Dude, Where's My Car? (2000), which was a box office hit. In 2003, Kutcher moved into romantic comedies, appearing in that year's Just Married and My Boss's Daughter. In 2003, he created and produced the television series Punk'd, also serving as host for the first eight of its ten seasons. In 2004, Kutcher starred in the lead role of the psychological film The Butterfly Effect. Kutcher subsequently appeared in more romantic comedies, including Guess Who (2005), A Lot Like Love (2005), What Happens in Vegas (2008), and No Strings Attached (2011). He starred as Walden Schmidt on the CBS sitcom Two and a Half Men (2011–2015). In 2013, Kutcher portrayed Steve Jobs in the biographical film Jobs. He also starred as Colt Bennett in the Netflix series The Ranch (2016–2020). Kutcher provided the voice of Elliot in Open Season (2006). Beyond entertainment, Kutcher is also a venture capitalist. He is a co-founder of the venture capital firm A-Grade Investments. At SXSW in March 2015, Kutcher announced Sound Ventures, the successor to A-Grade Investments, managing a fund backed by institutional funding. Kutcher has also successfully invested in several high technology startups. Kutcher has investments in over 60 companies, the most prominent of which include Skype, Foursquare, Airbnb, Path and Fab.com. Kutcher has invested in five startups as of August 2017: Neighborly, Zenreach, ResearchGate, Kopari Beauty, and Lemonade.
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William S. Sessions

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William Steele Sessions (May 27, 1930 – June 12, 2020) was an American attorney and jurist who served as a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas and the fourth Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Sessions served as FBI director from 1987 to 1993, when he was dismissed by President Bill Clinton. After leaving the public sector, Sessions represented Semion Mogilevich, international leader of the Russian mafia. He is the father of Texas Congressman Pete Sessions. Description above from the Wikipedia article William S. Sessions, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
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Melody Klaver

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Melody Zoë Klaver (born September 9, 1990) is a Dutch actress. Melody played the part of Heleen in Diep, a movie from Simone van Dusseldorp, for which she got a Golden Calf nomination, one of the most important film awards in the Netherlands. In 2006, she played the role of Debby in Afblijven. In 2008, she starred as Erica van Beusekom in Oorlogswinter, a movie that is set in the Dutch famine of 1944. Melody's boyfriend Timo Smeehuijzen was killed by a suicide attack during his military service in Afghanistan in June 2007. Melody has two older sisters, actress Kimberley Klaver and dancer Stephanie.
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Kimberly Wang

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987 Radio DJ, host, actress & Fashion/Beauty personality - Kimberly is one of the most recognizable names in the local media industry, and she is fluently bilingual in English & Mandarin as a professional host. Her background in Theatre began when she was 4 years old, where she was heavily involved in the Chinese theater scene earning nationwide recognition in the press for her breakthrough performances before she progressed to be a TV host & actress when she was 9. Kimberly grew up as a child actress & host, and became a mainstay in the industry when she was minted as the Champion in the 2011 Radio Star Competition, beating out over 400 contestants. She is currently a host of the morning drive time show on 987 together with Gerald Koh - 987 GET UP. Known for her creative vision, relatable personality and quality content, Kim constantly works with an expansive repertoire of local & international clients as a Host and Key Fashion & Beauty Personality - including well-known brands such as Chanel beauty, Louis Vuitton, Dior, YSL Beauty, Laura Mercier, TAGHeuer, Samsung, Adidas and more. She is also currently the Youth ambassador of National Council of Problem Gambling. Kimberly has also continued acting and hosting in both English & Mandarin projects such as Rojak (Lead), Channel 5’s previous long-running drama Tanglin (Lauren), Dance With Me (Lead), 《我的万里挑一》, mandarin variety show 《相信我吧!》Liar Liar Pants on Fire.
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Tuva Jagell

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Tuva Jagell (born Tuva Rebecka Elisabet Jagell on 29 May 1998 in Gothenburg) is a Swedish actress. She gained recognition as a teenager for playing the lead role of Kim in the fantasy drama feature film Girls Lost (Pojkarna, 2015). Her performance earned her a nomination for the Guldbagge Award for Best Actress in 2017. She subsequently trained in acting, notably at the Stockholm Academy of Dramatic Arts. On television, she has made appearances in Swedish drama and crime series such as The Restaurant (Vår tid är nu, 2018), Maria Wern (2019), and Huss (2020).
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Regina Russell Banali

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Regina Russell is a film producer, director, television presenter, and actress. She directed and produced a feature length documentary called "QUIET RIOT: Well Now You're Here, There's No Way Back" about the hard rock band Quiet Riot. The film premiered at the 2014 Newport Beach Film Festival and won the Festival Honors award for "Outstanding Achievement in Filmmaking" in the music category. It also won "Best Music Documentary" from the Oregon Independent Film Festival, and was a official selection of The Hollywood Film Festival, The Carmel International Film Festival, Indie Memphis Film Festival, St. Louis International Film Festival and the Big Sky Documentary Film Festival. It Premiered on the Showtime Network Jan 29th 2015. Rolling Stone magazine called it "One of the top rock docs to see this summer". (Issue 1238 July 2nd, 2015) As a celebrity style expert and red carpet fashion critic, she has appeared in fashion segments for The Today Show, E! News, Access Hollywood, The Fashion Team, and Good Day L.A. She owned and operated Celebrity Closet Raiders, a high end designer resale store which carried merchandise previously owned by celebrities. Russell is engaged to Quiet Riot drummer and manager Frankie Banali.
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