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Martin Parr

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Martin Parr (born 23 May 1952) was a British documentary photographer, photojournalist and photobook collector. He is known for his photographic projects that take an intimate, satirical and anthropological look at aspects of modern life, in particular documenting the social classes of England, and more broadly the wealth of the Western world. His major projects have been rural communities (1975–82), The Last Resort (1983–85), The Cost of Living (1987–89), Small World (1987–94) and Common Sense (1995–99). From 1994, Parr has been a member of Magnum Photos. He has had around 40 solo photobooks published, and has featured in around 80 exhibitions worldwide – including the international touring exhibition ParrWorld,[5] and a retrospective at the Barbican Arts Centre, London, in 2002. The Martin Parr Foundation, founded in 2014, opened premises in his hometown of Bristol in 2017. It houses his own archive, his collection of British and Irish photography by other photographers, and a gallery. (Wikipedia)
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Drew Crosby

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Drew Crosby (he/him) is a filmmaker, actor, and illustrator best known for directing the festival selected short films "Partners in Crust" and "Rocky is Dead" as well as for his award winning portrayal of Ramsey Urnest in Nolen Sternkopf's horror comedy short "Fire Hill." Drew is one of the co-founders behind the independent genre film production studio Ghoul Capone Pictures where he exercises a wide range of skills including directing, writing, editing, producing, animating, and acting. In 2021 Drew graduated from Clackamas Community College with an Associate of Applied Science degree in Digital Media Communications and Video Production Technician Certification before continuing his education at Portland State University and graduating cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Film as a student of the class of 2023. Additionally, Drew is the founder of the PSU Viking Film Festival which provides a welcoming space for current, incoming, and alumni Portland State University students to showcase their projects, celebrate their hard work, and make new connections.
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Christopher Jones

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A moodily handsome leading player of the 1960s, Christopher Jones retreated from the entertainment industry after portraying Sarah Miles' English lover in David Lean's "Ryan's Daughter" (1970). He only acted in one more film before his death in 2014. Born in Tennessee, Jones and his brother were placed in a Memphis orphanage after the death of their mother in 1945. Jones ran away at age 16 and enlisted in the Army, but reportedly went AWOL after only two days. After spending time traveling around the US, he turned himself in and served a six month jail sentence. Not long after his release, Jones met acting coach and director Frank Corsaro who encouraged him to attend classes at The Actors Studio. Corsaro cast Jones alongside Bette Davis and Margaret Leighton in the original 1961 Broadway production of Tennessee Williams' "Night of the Iguana." Jones later landed the leading role in the short-lived ABC series "The Adventures of Jesse James" (1965-66). Jones moved to the big screen in 1968 and that year had the role for which he is perhaps best-remembered: Max Frost, a rock star who becomes president in the political-musical-satire "Wild in the Streets." After only two more films, Jones disappeared from view, devastated by the shocking murder of actress Sharon Tate, with whom he had been having an affair at the time of her death. Quentin Tarantino supposedly offered the actor the role of Zed in "Pulp Fiction" (1994), but Jones balked at the storyline and refused to appear in the film. He did, however, accept a small role in Larry Bishop's crime comedy "Mad Dog Time" a.k.a. "Trigger Happy" (1996). Christopher Jones died of cancer on January 31, 2014.
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Hend Sabry

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Hend Sabry is a Tunisian actress. She was born in Kebili province in Tunisia and holds a degree in Intellectual Property. She is known for her work in Egyptian cinema and television and resides in Cairo. Sabry first appeared in the films The Silences of the Palace (1994) and The Season of Men (2000) by director Moufida Tlatli. She gained the attention of Egyptian director Inas El-Degheidy who would eventually cast her as the lead in the controversial film Journals of a Teenager in 2001. Among her most notable roles were those in films like Daoud Abdel Sayed's A Citizen, a Detective and a Thief (2001), Marwan Hamed's The Yacoubian Building (2006) and Ibrahim El-Abyad (2009), and the television series “Ayza Atgawez” (I Want to Get Married).
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Adam Duritz

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Adam Duritz is an American musician, songwriter, record producer, and film producer. He is best known for his role as frontman and vocalist for the rock band Counting Crows, of which he is a founding member and principal composer. Duritz has recorded solo material of his own and has collaborated with other musical acts. He has branched out as the owner of at least two record labels, acting as his own artists and repertoire (A&R) man. His work scoring music for film has been recognized by the music industry, notably with an award for co-writing the song "Accidentally in Love" for the movie Shrek 2 from BMI. Description above from the Wikipedia article Adam Duritz, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
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Hannah Quinlivan

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Hannah Quinlivan (also known as Jen Wu and Kun Ling) is a Taiwanese-Australian actress and model. She was born to Taiwanese-Korean mother Violet Wu and Australian-Dutch-Danish father Patrick Quinlivan in Wanhua District, Taipei, Taiwan, on 12 August 1993. She began her career by appearing in Blackie's Teenage Club in 2008. Quinlivan's first film role was an uncredited appearance in the film Step Back to Glory (2013). In December 2014 singer and actor Jay Chou announced that he would marry Quinlivan on his 36th birthday. Quinlivan holds dual Taiwanese and Australian citizenship.
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Nejia Ouerghi

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A Tunisian actress, who is considered one of the most important women in Tunisian and Arab theater. She married distinguished artist Nour El Din El Warghi. She began her career in 1967 with the El Kef Theater Troupe before establishing with her husband the Al Ard Theater Troupe. She has more than fifty plays to her credit, the most important of which are the plays Khaira and Mughnat, which she directed herself. She participated in several cinematic works, including The Silences of the Palace. Her TV series include Between the Folds, Night Ambergris, and For Catherine's Sake.
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John P. Navin, Jr.

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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. John P. Navin Jr. (born July 24, 1968) is an American film and television actor from Philadelphia. He is well known for his roles in the 1981 drama film Taps and the 1983 movie Losin' It, in both of which he co-starred with Tom Cruise. He also starred in National Lampoon's Vacation as Cousin Dale. Navin starred in the short-lived 1983 television series Jennifer Slept Here with Ann Jillian. He has made guest appearances on the television shows The Facts of Life, Gimme a Break!, Silver Spoons, Cheers, and Double Trouble. He has the honor for being the first patron on Cheers, appearing as a teenager who presents a fake I.D. to try to get a drink. Description above from the Wikipedia article John P. Navin Jr., licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
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Deshawn Long

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DeShawn Long is an American Actor, Born November 12, 1987, in Philadelphia, PA. DeShawn was a Police Officer for over 14 years before he began his Career in Acting. DeShawn is known for his fashion style, always in the latest trends. DeShawn is on the move in the Acting industry having Numerous lead roles in films, DeShawn worked on the reality TV Show for Lifetime "5 Guys A Week (2022) " Also known for his roles in: "Queen of the Trap House 2"; "Taking the Throne (2022)"; "Laced (2022)"; " My Brother Cain (2022)"; and "Getting to the Plug (2022)"; DeShawn is a rising star to have on radar and sure to make an impact for his city.
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Miguel Tapia

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Miguel Ángel Tapia, better known as Brujo del Estero, is a poet from Santiago del Estero based in the city of Buenos Aires. He published the poetry book Conversaciones con el brujo (2018) in physical format and during the last years he released in the inexhaustible ocean of the web three short poetry books in pdfs of free, free and self-managed access: Robótica básica (2020), Yo también quería ser pop (2020) and La despedida del hombre bala (2021). In December 2022 he published Anfibio, his last collection of poems.
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