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Boris Lyoskin

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Born in Petrograd, RSFSR, USSR. Participant in the Great Patriotic War. Defended Leningrad as part of the 22nd fortified region. In 1952 he graduated from the Leningrad Ostrovsky Theatre Institute (course of L.F. Makaryev). In 1952-1979 - actor of the Leningrad Gorky Bolshoi Drama Theatre. Since 1980 he lived and worked in the USA. Worked at the Circle in a Square Theatre on Broadway. Acted in episodic roles in American films. Member of the Actors Guild of America, was a member of the Oscar nomination committee.
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Nathasit Kotimanuswanich

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Best Nathasit Kotimanuswanich is an actor and DJ. He graduated from the Faculty of Innovation in Social Communication a Strinakharinwirot University majoring in film design. In 2010, Best debuted in acting when he starred in the MV for the song 'Khon Thi Khaojai' (คนที่เข้าใจ) by Nogolo. Years later, The MV's director, Kongdej Jaturanrasamee, asked him to audition for his upcoming film 'Tang Wong' (2013). For that role, he won Best Actor at the 23rd Suphannahong National Film Awards. In 2016, Best became particularly well-known for the viral MV 'Aow' (อ้าว) by Atom Chanakan, costarring with Jomjam Suphitcha. The two went on to work together a second time in the 2019 drama 'Fleet of Time'. Outside his acting career, Best works behind the scenes in the creative production house Showa Showa.
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Aris Velouchiotis

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Aris Velouchiotis (Greek name: Άρης Βελουχιώτης - real name: Thanasis Klaras - Θανάσης Κλάρας, Lamia, 27 August 1905 – Mesounta Arta, 16 June 1945) was a Greek journalist, politician, KKE member and leader of ELAS, the largest resistance organization in Greece during the Occupation. He was born in Lamia to a wealthy family. He studied agronomy at the Averofia Middle Agricultural School of Larissa, but soon abandoned his profession and moved to Athens. There he was initiated into communist ideology and in 1924 became a member of the Federation of Communist Youth of Greece. During his military service he was sent to the Disciplinary Ulama of Kalpaki. He was very active within the ranks of the KKE, and at the end of 1928 he became editor-in-chief of Rizospastis. He was imprisoned in Syngrou, Aegina and Gyaros and as a KKE official he operated in Thrace. During the Metax dictatorship he was imprisoned in Aegina and Corfu, where he signed a statement of repentance. In the Greco-Italian War he served in the artillery and after the collapse of the front he asked the KKE to organize a guerrilla force against the occupiers. After the establishment of ELAS in February 1942, he became the head of a small armed group, changing his name to Aris Velouchiotis. Through his own actions, his section developed impressively and became the nucleus of ELAS in central Greece. In November 1942, he collaborated with Napoleon Zervas and British saboteurs in blowing up the Gorgopotamos bridge, one of the largest sabotage operations of World War II. He became captain of the Roumeli General Headquarters in March 1943 and in May of the same year he became captain of the General Staff of ELAS, where he remained until its dissolution. With the outbreak of civil conflicts with the EDES in October 1943, Velouchiotis commanded the ELAS units that fought a two-front war in Epirus against Zervas and the Germans. In mid-April 1944, he attacked and destroyed the 5/42nd Evzone Regiment of the resistance organization EKKA. During the period April–September 1944 he was sent to the Peloponnese, where he directed operations against the Germans and the Security Battalions. For his contribution, the Mountain Government of the Greek People's Liberation Army (PEEA) in May 1944 awarded him the rank of Major General. During the December War, he was sent with Stefanos Sarafis to Epirus, where he easily dismantled the forces of EDES. After the defeat of ELAS in the December War and the subsequent Varkiza Agreement, he signed an order for the demobilization and disarmament of his men, thus legitimizing the Varkiza Agreement, but shortly after he formed an armed group of his loyal comrades. He was expelled and disowned by the KKE and, persecuted by government forces, committed suicide on June 15, 1945 in Mesounta, Arta.
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Fauziansyah Taufiq Tsaqifuziel

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Born in the cool city of Magelang on September 16, 2001, Fauziansyah Taufiq Tsaqifuziel affectionately known as Ziee has shown a deep interest in the visual world since childhood. His life, filled with colors and shapes, was further enriched by the rapid development of the digital era. What began as a simple hobby gradually grew into a profound passion. His love for cinema has driven Ziee to continuously learn and hone his craft. He diligently studied various aspects of filmmaking, from cinematography and editing to the overall production process. With persistence and enthusiasm, Ziee has turned his dream into reality by creating his debut film, A Closure.
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Leon Delroy Williams

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Delroy Williams remained a firm favorite on the live circuit but following the birth of his daughter in 1977, he decided to ease off from performing. During his time away from the spotlight, he studied at drama school and subsequently put his acting abilities to good use on UK television productions that included The Saint, Petticoat Junction, Us Girls, Don't Tell Father, The Bill, and The Knock. By 1985, Williams was drawn towards his musical career again and teamed up with Desmond Dekker on a series of live performances and recordings. He quickly re-established himself as a talented singer while also making his mark as a successful producer. His production credits include sessions with Dekker, Dawn Penn, Laurel Aitken, Derrick Morgan, and Delroy Wilson. In the 90s, Williams decided to return to his roots and began working on his own recording career. The Soul Explosion re-formed and accompanied him on a nationwide tour, aimed at reviving the reggae/soul sounds and promoting his new album, You Sexy Thing. The album featured his 70s hit alongside versions of "Johnny Too Bad", "Dance Crasher", "This Monday Morning Feeling", and the title track. This artist is sometimes confused with Delroy Williams of Studio One's Mad Lads.
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Matthew Gray Gubler

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Matthew Gray Gubler (born March 9, 1980) is an American actor, director, fashion model and painter. He is best known for his role as criminal profiler Dr. Spencer Reid in the CBS television show Criminal Minds (2005–present), of which he has also directed ten episodes. Gubler has appeared in The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou, (500) Days of Summer, Life After Beth, Suburban Gothic, and as the voice of Simon in Alvin and the Chipmunks and its three sequels. Description above from the Wikipedia article Matthew Gray Gubler, licensed under CC-BY-SA,full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
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Rob Flynn

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Rob is an award-winning sound mixer and sound designer based in Dublin. He has mixed over 200 episodes of broadcast television, for networks including RTÉ, ITV, Sky, CBS and Channel 4. He has mixed dozens of short and feature films that have screened around the world, including IFTA-awarding winning short The Dream Report and acclaimed RTÉ Storyland drama Every Five Miles. Rob is also an audio producer for radio and podcasts and has worked on productions for Newstalk, RTÉ Radio One and Dublin City FM.
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Greg Palast

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Gregory Allyn Palast (born June 26, 1952) is a New York Times-bestselling author and a journalist for the British Broadcasting Corporation as well as the British newspaper The Observer. His work frequently focuses on corporate malfeasance but has also been known to work with labor unions and consumer advocacy groups. Notably, he has claimed to have uncovered evidence that Florida Governor Jeb Bush, Florida Secretary of State Katherine Harris, and Florida Elections Unit Chief Clay Roberts, along with the ChoicePoint corporation, rigged the ballots during the US Presidential Election of 2000 and again in 2004 when, he argued, the problems and machinations from 2000 continued, and that challenger John Kerry actually would have won if not for disproportional "spoilage" of Democratic votes. Palast spoke at a Think Twice conference held at Cambridge University and lectured at the University of São Paulo. He lives in New York City. Palast is originally from Los Angeles, and was educated at the University of Chicago, and eventually earned an MBA. Description above from the Wikipedia article Greg Palast, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
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Omair Rana

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He had his early education in Al Ain, UAE, Al Ain English-speaking school, which was instrumental in inculcating his love for theatre. In the course of his career development, he also undertook a number of internships including one with the Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry. He is a theater actor in the region who has made a significant contribution in the field of teaching Dramatics Art at a number of institutions, including introducing IGCSE Drama to Pakistan in 2009. He also directs plays in educational institutes, notably One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest (2014) and Life of Galileo (2013) at Lahore Grammar School Johar Town campus. He runs his theatre company by the name of Real Entertainment Productions (REP) that was founded in 2000 and has done over 50 plays ever since.
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Gabrielle Richens

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Gabrielle Richens (born 14 September 1974) is a British model and television presenter. She was born in Kent of British, Indian and Chinese descent, although her parents are from South Africa. Richens has worked as a model since she was fifteen when she was discovered while shopping on King's Road. Thereafter, she signed with the Elite modeling agency. She was nicknamed "The Pleasure Machine" after an airline commercial she appeared in. She has risen to fame in particular in Australia.
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