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Jaeden Martell

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Jaeden Martell (né Lieberher; born January 4, 2003) is an American actor. He began his career as a child actor, with roles in the comedy drama St. Vincent (2014) and science fiction film Midnight Special (2016). His performance in St. Vincent earned him a nomination for the Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Young Performer. After playing the title character in the drama The Book of Henry (2017), Martell's breakthrough came with his portrayal of Bill Denbrough in the supernatural horror films It (2017) and It Chapter Two (2019). This led to further leading roles in horror films, such as The Lodge (2019) and Mr. Harrigan's Phone (2022). Martell had a supporting role in Rian Johnson's mystery comedy Knives Out (2019). Venturing into projects with more mature themes, he played a reserved teenager accused of murder in the Apple TV+ miniseries Defending Jacob (2020). He has since starred in the comedy films Metal Lords (2022) and Y2K (2024). Description above from the Wikipedia article Jaeden Martell licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
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Kåre Hedebrant

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Kåre Hedebrant (born 28 June 1995) is a Swedish actor. He played the main character in the 2008 Swedish romantic horror film Let the Right One In. In 2007, after an open casting involving 4000 kids, Hedebrant was chosen to play the role of Oskar in Let the Right One In. Oskar, the protagonist of the film, is a 12-year old bullied boy who strikes up a friendship with the mysterious Eli (Lina Leandersson), who later turns out to be a vampire. Hedebrant received generally positive notices for his role. Hedebrant has expressed that although he hasn't decided to pursue a career in acting, he would "definitely" want to try it again. In 2010, Hedebrant was chosen as the lead role in Amors Baller, a Norwegian romantic comedy directed by Kristoffer Metcalfe. Hedebrant plays Lucas, a Swedish teenager who moves to a small Norwegian town, and falls in love with the goalkeeper on the local girl's football team.The film premiered in Norway on 25 March 2011. Description above from the Wikipedia article Kåre Hedebrant, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
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Joakim Thåström

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Sven Joakim Eriksson Thåström växte upp på Skebokvarnsvägen 209 i Högdalen i Stockholm. Han var med och skapade bandet Helt Sonika som bestod av Thåström, Thomas Svanljung, Lars Elffors, Lennart "Elton" Hellgren, Bosse Steinholtz och Lars Bremer. Helt Sonika spelade runtom Stockholm på ungdomsgårdar, klubbar, utomhusfestivaler mm. Lennart Eriksson (eller Fjodor som han kallades) bodde i Rågsved. De bildade tillsammans med Gunnar Ljungstedt ("Gurra") ett band som hette The Haters. The Haters bytte dock redan efter tre dagar namn till Ebba Grön, som härstammar från en poliskod med anknytning till den s.k. Operation Leo, där den tyske terroristen Norbert Kröcher planerade att kidnappa dåvarande invandrarministern Anna-Greta Leijon. "Ebba röd" var polisens kod för den operation som gick ut på att gripa Kröcher. Då gripandet var fullbordat ropades "ebba grön" ut i radion. Thåström har en dotter från sitt första äktenskap vilket upplöstes 1998, och en son född 2000. I unga år hade han ett förhållande med skådespelaren Amanda Ooms. Paret återförenades efter flera år isär och är numera sambos.
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Tiyika Tonge Adams

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Tiyika Tonge Adams is a seasoned educator, student leadership specialist, and cultural arts advocate with over 40 years of dedicated service in education and youth development within the Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) system. Known for her creativity, passion, and unwavering commitment to student empowerment, she has cultivated generations of student leaders who embody civic engagement, academic excellence, and social responsibility. Professional Background Currently serving as the Student Government Association (SGA) Coordinator at Greenbelt Middle School, Mrs. Tonge-Mason mentors emerging leaders as they learn to govern, serve, and voice their perspectives responsibly. She helps students transform ideas into action—guiding them to develop proposals, coordinate events, and build a culture of participation and respect within their school community. Operating professionally under the name Tiyika Adams (Tonge-Mason), her portfolio extends well beyond traditional classroom teaching. She has served as a teacher, advisor, and program designer, integrating civic learning, social awareness, and creative expression into her leadership model. Creative and Cultural Roots Before entering the classroom, Tiyika began her career in the performing arts, training and performing with the Chuck Davis African Dancers in New York City. This foundation in performance and cultural expression continues to influence her pedagogy—infusing her work with rhythm, creativity, and an appreciation for identity and heritage. Her classroom and leadership spaces are intentionally designed to celebrate student voice and cultural awareness, using arts and movement as pathways to confidence and community building. Educational Vision and Leadership Philosophy At the heart of Mrs. Tonge-Mason’s educational philosophy is the belief that student voice is the cornerstone of transformative education. Through her guidance, students learn not only to lead but to listen—understanding that leadership begins with empathy, collaboration, and informed action. She promotes: Civic participation and advocacy, helping students recognize their power in shaping equitable communities. Mentorship and accountability, ensuring each student sees themselves as both a learner and a leader. Cultural responsiveness, weaving her performing arts background into a teaching style that values heritage, history, and global connection.
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Ana Otero

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The actress Ana Otero was born in Valladolid. Completed his secondary education, he enrolled at the school of theatre in Valladolid, where was taken the diploma in dramatic art, which she completed with various courses and workshops, taught by prestigious figures such as Pilar Miro or Bob McAndrew. He has worked both on television and in film and theater, being best known for his work on the small screen. On television, in 1996 participated in the series "all men are equal", giving life to the character of Yoli. This work followed, in 1999, his interpretation of Nuria in "Fellows". In 2005 she was hired to work in the SOAP "Amar en tiempos revueltos", in the role of Paloma Beltran, a businesswoman who was mistress of Fabian. Subsequently, the actress has been participating in other series, such as "Sex issue" or "The mysteries of Laura". ANA has made also some plays, like "Ephemeral love nights", "Those Blue Hills", "Better days" or "Rock 'n' Roll". His debut in the film took place in 1994, with the film "Give me fire", h ctor Carr. Sta followed by, in the year 1996, "Malena is a name of tango", directed by Gerardo Herrero. The rest of his filmography, highlight some feature films as "the love can seriously damage health", "Nobody, a winter's tale", "The voice of his master", "Reflections", "Dead flowers", "a good day have any it" or "The rose of no one". It has also participated in some short films like "Dogs in the rain", "sofa", "Gold" or "Eye tooth". ANA has been nominated twice by the actors Union Award for the best actress, one in 1997 for her role in the series "all men are equal" and the other in the year 2007 for his work on the telenovela "Amar en tiempos revueltos".
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Tom Ackerley

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Thomas Francis Michael Ackerley (born 1 January 1990) is an English producer, actor, and former assistant director. He co-founded the production company LuckyChap Entertainment with his wife, Margot Robbie. Together, they have produced several films and television series, including the critically acclaimed films I, Tonya (2017), Promising Young Woman (2020), and Barbie (2023). For the latter, he received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2024. Description above from the Wikipedia article Tom Ackerley, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
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Travis Wilkerson

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Travis Wilkerson (born in 1969; Denver) is an American documentary film director, screenwriter, producer and performance artist. Named the "political conscience of 21st century American independent cinema," by Sight & Sound magazine, Wilkerson is heavily influenced by the Third Cinema movement, and known for films that combine "maximalist aesthetics and radical politics." This is owed, in part, to his meeting Cuban filmmaker Santiago Álvarez. Following the meeting, Wilkerson made the feature documentary Accelerated Under-Development about that meeting, and he was heavily involved in the rediscovery of Alvarez's films.
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Michelle DeFraites

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Michelle DeFraites is an actress, dancer and singer. Originally from the Mississippi Gulf Coast, Michelle was a member of the tween singing group "4 Part Angel" from 2005-2007. They were featured on "Good Morning America," and were guests on "The Montel Williams Show." In 2008, Michelle moved to the Los Angeles area to pursue an acting career. Since that time, she has appeared in television commercials, voice overs, music videos and has done photo shoots for shopping malls across the country. She guest-starred on the Disney Channel series "Hannah Montana" and co-starred on "Suite Life On Deck." She is a Disney Movie Surfer and played Karissa in Lifetime's "The Pregnancy Pact".
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Ruth Díaz

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Ruth Díaz Muriedas es una actriz de cine, teatro y televisión española. Comenzó en un grupo aficionado, Corocotta Teatro. Llegó a Madridcon una Fortunata y Jacinta en el Teatro Español y se quedó. Ha estudiado en la Escuela de Arte Dramático. Se licencia por la R.E.S.A.D.en la especialidad de interpretación. Ha cursado estudios con Juan Carlos Corazzay con Fernando Piernas entre otros. También ha realizado estudios de técnica vocal expresiva con Beatriz Pardo. En 2013 se lanza a la dirección, siendo Porsiemprejamón su opera prima como guionista y directora. Se trata de un cortometraje que ha recibido numerosos premios.
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Mark Margolis

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Mark Margolis (November 26, 1939 – August 3, 2023) was an American actor, who had been making films since 1976. Margolis went to Temple University briefly before moving to New York City, where he studied drama with Stella Adler and at the Actors Studio. He was perhaps most famous for his supporting roles in Scarface and the films of Darren Aronofsky: π, Requiem for a Dream, The Fountain, The Wrestler, and Black Swan. Aronofsky wrote the role of Father Avila in The Fountain specifically for Margolis. He had recurring roles on numerous TV shows, including The Equalizer, HBO's Oz, Law And Order, Crossing Jordan and most recently Showtime's Californication and Breaking Bad. He also appeared in a first season episode of Quantum Leap. In 1991, he also played Helmut Dieter in soap opera Santa Barbara.
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