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Jawad Elbe
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It is in 2003 that Jawad discovers the theater thanks to a friend. He joins the troupe of the asbl "le tefo". He receives a theater training from the director Jean-François Jacobs. He will do 4 plays with the tefo company. In 2007 Jawad receives his diploma in management. After many years of study, Jawad decides in 2008 to enroll at the Royal Conservatory of Brussels. He has to pass auditions, which he does with great success. He is then supervised by professionals. And has dramatic art classes of Michelle Dewarzé and Nicolas Pirson.
Jawad Elbe plays roles in feature films and television series in Belgium and Morocco. The latest are an American television series for Netflix (the spy) with Sacha baron Cohen and a French-Moroccan feature film (last round).
Marguerite with Vincent lagaf for a Belgian film dedicated to televie directed by Mik Colignon and a recently finished film where he has a leading role alongside Delphine Depardieu the granddaughter of Gerard Depardieu in a Belgian feature film by Mourad Boucif. Jawad also played in two short films Habib and Malfrats directed by Yanis Roka and recently a netflix series Grond, directed by Adil El Arbi, Bilal Fallah and Mathieu Mortelmans.
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Fran Kirchmair
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Fran Kirchmair (born October 7, 1996, in Linz, Austria) is a multilingual Austrian actress and producer, best known for her role as Phoenix in the horror film "The Demon's Child" (also known as "The Solemn Vow"), released in 2022.
Kirchmair demonstrated a passion for the performing arts and languages from an early age. Fluent in English, German, Romanian, and Italian, with proficiency in French and conversational Spanish, her linguistic abilities have likely contributed to her diverse career in the entertainment industry.
Her acting career includes the role of Phoenix in the horror-mystery-thriller "The Demon's Child" (2022), also released under the title "The Solemn Vow". She also appeared in "Le Musk" (2022).
Beyond feature films, Fran has taken on leading roles, such as Diana in the short action thriller "SC 4" (2020), where she also showcased her skills as a producer. Her earlier acting experience includes a role in "Bloody Equinox" (2021).
In addition to her work in front of the camera, Fran has actively pursued a career in production. She served as a producer on "The Demon's Child" and "SC 4", demonstrating her commitment to filmmaking beyond acting.
Fran's talents extend beyond acting and producing. She possesses a wide range of skills, including equestrian activities, figure skating, and proficiency in various other sports and physical disciplines.
Academically, Fran holds a diverse educational background, including studies in economics and a Bachelor's degree in Film, Television, and Media Production. She furthered her education by earning a Master's degree from the Caruso School of Law at Pepperdine University.
Combining her artistic pursuits with a commitment to philanthropy, Fran is a co-founder and board member of Bulletproof Israel and actively contributes to United Hatzalah Los Angeles.
With her diverse skills, multilingualism, and dedication to both acting and production, Fran Kirchmair is an emerging talent in the international film industry.
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Hassiba Boulmerka
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Hassiba Boulmerka (Arabic: حسيبة بولمرقة), born on July 10, 1968, in Constantine, is an Algerian athlete specializing in the 800-meter and 1,500-meter middle-distance events; her career spanned from 1986 to 1997.
Born in Constantine, in northeastern Algeria, Boulmerka began running seriously at the age of ten, specializing in the 800m and 1,500m events. She achieved success in national and regional competitions, although the level of competition was limited at the time. Her first major international event was the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, where she was eliminated in the preliminary heats of both the 800m and 1,500m.
Boulmerka's performances gradually improved, and she experienced a major breakthrough in 1991. The first major race she won was the 800m at the Golden Gala meeting in Rome, Italy. A month later, she competed in the World Championships. In the home straight of the 1,500m final, she won the sprint, becoming the first African woman to win a world title in athletics.
This remarkable achievement did not elicit only positive reactions. She was frequently criticized by fundamentalist groups in Algeria during the bloody "Black Decade," as they objected to her exposing her body while running. Like many public figures, Boulmerka received death threats and was forced to relocate to Europe to train. Despite this, she was among the favorites for the 1,500m gold medal at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics. In the final, she defeated Lyudmila Rogachova and Qu Yunxia (the world record holder until 2015) to claim the gold. It was Algeria's first-ever Olympic gold medal. She won a bronze medal at the 1993 World Championships in Stuttgart. In 1995, she entered the World Championships in Gothenburg without having won a single race that season, yet she still managed to secure a second world title. It was her only victory of the season and her final major success. She competed in the Centennial Olympic Games in Atlanta but sprained her ankle during the semi-finals. After the 1997 season, during which she did not defend her world title, she retired from competitive sports. Hassiba Boulmerka was subsequently elected to the International Olympic Committee's Athletes' Commission.
She held the African record for the 1,500 meters with a time of 3:55.30, set on August 8, 1992, in Barcelona. She also held the African record for the mile (4:20.79)—set in Oslo in 1991—for 17 years, until it was broken by Ethiopia's Gelete Burika, who clocked 4:18.23 in 2008. After her athletic career, Hassiba Boulmerka returned to Algeria and held positions within sports organizations, notably as vice-president of the Algerian Olympic Committee and head of the National Elite Sports Committee; today, she is a businesswoman.
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Anil Dhawan
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Anil Dhawan is an Indian film and television actor, most known for his debut film, Chetna (1970) and Piya Ka Ghar (1972).
He is memorable in the silver screen for the song Yeh Jeevan Hai in the movie Piya Ka Ghar (1972) with actress Jaya Bhaduri. The music was composed by Laxmikant Pyarelal and sung by Kishore Kumar. He worked in a string of unconventional movies between late 1960s and early 1970s, which perhaps would have been better appreciated in some other era, such as Chetna, Yauwan, Piya Ka Ghar, and Annadata. Now turned activist, Dhawan was part of Anna Hazare camp in his crusade against corruption in Indian public life.
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Courtney Thorne-Smith
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Courtney Thorne-Smith (born November 8, 1967, height 5' 6" (1,68 m)) is an American actress. She is best known for her roles as Alison Parker on Melrose Place, Georgia Thomas on Ally McBeal, and Cheryl Mabel in According to Jim, as well as her recurring role in Two and a Half Men as Lyndsey McElroy.
She was born in San Francisco, California, and grew up in Menlo Park, a suburb south of San Francisco. Her father, Walter Smith, was a computer market researcher and her mother Lora was a therapist. They divorced when Courtney was seven years old and she lived with both parents at different stages. She has an older sister, Jennifer, who is an advertising executive. She attended Menlo-Atherton High School, in Atherton, California, and graduated from Tamalpais High School, in Mill Valley, California, in 1985. She also performed with the Ensemble Theater Company in Mill Valley while attending high school.
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Paislie Reid
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Paislie Reid is an Actress, Writer, Singer and Songwriter Paislie began her career in 'I'm a Juvenile Delinquent, Jail Me!' and went on to feature in 2 seasons of the CITV series 'The New Worst Witch'. She has worked with the Royal Shakespeare Company, Frantic Assembly, Open Clasp, Liverpool Everyman, Liverpool Playhouse, 20 Stories High and Contact Theatre. Paislie's most recent work includes filming an episode for the Sky Atlantic drama 'Tin Star' and featuring in the BBC Radio 4 drama 'The Last Woman Killed in the War' as well as working with Open Clasp for a second time on a theatre for film project called 'SUGAR' which will be released later in the year.
Paislie plays The Woman in Storm in the North’s ‘Idlib’.
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Genevieve Tobin
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Genevieve Tobin (November 29, 1899 – July 21, 1995) was an American actress.
The daughter of a vaudeville performer, Tobin made her film debut in 1910 in Uncle Tom's Cabin as Eva. She appeared in a few films as a child, and formed a double act with her sister Vivian. Their brother, George, also had a brief acting career. Following her education in Paris and New York, Tobin concentrated on a stage career in New York.
Although she was seen most often in comedies, Tobin also played the role of Cordelia in a Broadway production of King Lear in 1923. Popular with audiences, she was often praised by critics for her appearance and style rather than for her talent, however in 1929 she achieved a significant success in the play Fifty Million Frenchmen. She introduced and popularized the Cole Porter song "You Do Something to Me" and the success of the role led her back to Hollywood, where she performed regularly in comedy films from the early 1930s.
She played prominent supporting roles opposite such performers as Jeanette MacDonald, Nelson Eddy, Cary Grant, Barbara Stanwyck, Claudette Colbert, Joan Blondell and Kay Francis, but occasionally played starring roles, in films such as Golden Harvest (1933) and Easy to Love (1934). She played secretary Della Street to Warren William's Perry Mason in The Case of the Lucky Legs (1935). One of her most successful performances was as a bored housewife in the drama The Petrified Forest (1936) opposite Leslie Howard, Bette Davis, and Humphrey Bogart.
She married the director William Keighley in 1938 and made only a couple more films; her final film before her retirement was No Time for Comedy (1940) with James Stewart and Rosalind Russell.
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Mirko D'Antona
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Mirko D'Antona (born September 20, 1981) is an actor known for his work primarily within the independent horror and thriller film genres.
D'Antona has established himself as a familiar face in Italian independent cinema, often appearing in suspenseful and chilling narratives.
He played the role of Driver in the 2022 horror film "The Demon's Child" This role contributed to his growing filmography in the genre.
Notable Acting Credits include: Hidden (2023), Clownery (2020), Village of the Vampire (2020), Road to Hell (2018), Die in One Day (2017), The Wicked Gift (2017), Haunted (2017), The Reaping (TV Series, 2017), Insane (2015), and Ora Pro Nobis (Short, 2013).
D'Antona's earlier work includes appearances in films such as "Insane" (2015) and the short film "Ora Pro Nobis" (2013). He continues to be an active participant in the independent film scene, contributing his talents to various projects.
Mirko D'Antona is part of a family with connections to the film industry; his siblings, Alex D'Antona and Roberto D'Antona, are also involved in filmmaking.
With a focus on intense and suspenseful roles, Mirko D'Antona has carved a niche for himself in the world of independent horror and thriller cinema.
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Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs
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Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs is an American actor and singer. He has appeared in a number of films and television programs, including Claudine (1974), Cooley High (1975), Roots (1977), Welcome Back, Kotter (1975), Bangers and Mash (1983), and The Jacksons: An American Dream (1992).
Lawrence's name, at least as shown in the credits of Welcome Back Kotter, was Lawrence-Hilton Jacobs.
Lawrence was born in New York City, New York, United States, the fifth child of nine to West Indian parents Hilton Jacobs (deceased 2009) and Clothilda Jacobs (deceased c. 2000). He attended Wilkes University for a short time before his acting career took off. He began his acting career in the summer of 1969 and graduated from the High School of Art and Design in 1971. Afterward, he studied acting with the world famous Negro Ensemble Company and the Al Fann Theatrical Ensemble. In 1975, he won the part of Freddie "Boom Boom" Washington on the ABC hit comedy series, Welcome Back, Kotter. Hilton-Jacobs starred in a few commercials over the years, including an early 1970s commercial for The United Negro College Fund.
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Kateryna Korchynska
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Kateryna Korchynska (born December 20, 1990, in Ukraine) is an actress, producer, and cinematographer known for her work in independent films, particularly within the horror and thriller genres.
Korchynska's passion for film led her to begin her professional journey in 2016. She gained experience working on various independent short films and television shows, building a foundation for her career.
Her breakthrough came in 2017 when she secured her first feature film role in "The Wicked Gift" (2017). Later that same year, she achieved her first leading role in the feature film "Die in One Day" (2017). These early roles helped establish her presence in the independent film scene.
In "The Demon's Child" (released in 2021/2022), Korchynska delivered a notable performance as Dora/Nora. This horror-mystery-thriller showcased her talent in portraying complex characters within suspenseful narratives.
Beyond "The Demon's Child," Kateryna Korchynska has a growing filmography that includes:"Bloody Trip: The Equinox Killer" (2024), "Clownery" (2020), "Road to Hell" (2018), "Applausi" (Short, 2021).
In addition to her acting career, Kateryna has also actively worked behind the camera. She began her journey as a producer in August 2017 and has since contributed to the development of numerous projects, including "The Demon's Child." Furthermore, she has credits as a cinematographer on projects such as "Bloody Trip: The Equinox Killer" (2024) and "Clownery" (2020).
Demonstrating her commitment to the film industry, Kateryna co-founded Vertex Entertainment in 2020 with Eros D'Antona. In 2023, they further expanded their endeavors by establishing a new production company, Funny Dreamers, in Canada.
Fluent in English, Russian, and Italian, Kateryna Korchynska continues to contribute to the world of cinema both in front of and behind the camera, establishing herself as a versatile and dedicated filmmaker.
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