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Chris Welch

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Chris Welch (born 1941) is a music journalist, reviewer and critic who joined Melody Maker in 1964, a publication famous during the 1960s and 1970s for reporting on the rise of such bands as Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, Jimi Hendrix, Traffic, If, Cream, Jeff Beck and Jethro Tull. During that time he also reported on the UK jazz scene and was a fan of groups led by Graham Bond, Georgie Fame, Jon Hiseman and others. He has written books on several rock music personalities, including Jimi Hendrix, Yes, Steve Winwood, Black Sabbath, John Bonham, Led Zeppelin, Peter Grant, and Cream. He has also written liner notes for many rock albums.
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Katherine Isheim

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Katherine L. Isheim is a multi-talented award-winning writer, director, and actor based in the United States. Recognized for her performances in Salem, Treme, and a diverse range of independent cinema, Katherine brings a unique depth to her craft informed by a trailblazing background. A pioneer in uniform, she made history as one of the first female Military Police officers in the U.S. Army and later served as an instructor for the California Department of Corrections. Today, she channels her leadership into the arts as a founder of the Louisiana Rainbow Film Festival. Beyond the screen, Katherine is a dedicated advocate for the environment, animal welfare, and the special needs community. She splits her time between her studio in California, ranching in Oklahoma, and her house in Louisiana. Katherine creates films alongside her spouse while remaining active in animal rescue and outreach for the unhoused, particularly unhoused military veterans. Katherine is awaiting Canadian citizenship.
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Claudia Koll

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Claudia Koll (stage name of Claudia Colacione; born May 17, 1965) is an Italian actress and missionary. She was born in Rome of Italian and Romanian parentage. Koll made her debut as a cinema actress in 1989, but achieved fame for her part in the erotic movie Così fan tutte (All Ladies Do It, 1992), directed by Tinto Brass. Subsequently she has worked mostly for theater and television. She reached her widest audience in the popular television series Linda e il brigadiere (Linda and the Brigadier, 1997-2000) with Nino Manfredi. She co-hosted the 1995 edition of the Sanremo Music Festival.  Description above from the Wikipedia article Bernard Lee, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
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Nuno Cobra

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Nuno Cobra Ribeiro, born on August 13, 1938, in São José do Rio Pardo, Brazil, is a renowned physical trainer and speaker. He graduated from the School of Physical Education in São Carlos and completed postgraduate studies at the University of São Paulo (USP). Cobra is best known for his work with prominent athletes, notably Formula 1 driver Ayrton Senna, whom he trained during the 1980s and 1990s. His holistic approach to physical and mental preparation emphasizes the integration of body and mind to achieve peak performance. In 1996, he authored "A Semente da Vitória" ("The Seed of Victory"), a book outlining his philosophy on health and success. Beyond his work with athletes, Cobra has been a sought-after speaker, sharing his insights on well-being and personal development.
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Natalia Janoszek

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Natalia Magdalena Janoszek is a Polish television personality, actress, and singer, known for her diverse career spanning various entertainment platforms. Born in Bielsko-Biala, Poland, UK.Janoszek graduated from her hometown's Nicolaus Copernicus 1st General Secondary School. She gained initial recognition through her participation in numerous beauty pageants, representing Poland internationally. Her successful pageant career led to opportunities in the entertainment industry. Janoszek's acting career took her to India, where she experienced the world of Bollywood firsthand. Her experiences are documented in her book, "Behind the Scenes of Bollywood." She has acted in both Indian and Polish films, as well as television shows. Beyond acting, Janoszek has showcased her talents on various Polish television programs. She has competed in popular shows like "Dancing with the Stars" and "Your Face Sounds Familiar," demonstrating her versatility as a performer. Janoszek has ventured into the music industry, making her singing debut during a New Year's Eve concert. She has also been involved in politics, running for the Bielsko-Biala City Council in 2014. She gained bigger recognition with a lead role in the drama "Chicken Curry Law". The story throws light on the severe social problem of women's safety and depicts the law fight of a foreigner, against corruption. In 2020 she appeared in the Netflix production "365 Days" and the Hollywood comedy "The Swing of Things" next to Luke Wilson. In 2022 she was on the Polish version of Dancing with the Stars and in 2023 Your Face Sounds Familiar TV shows. In summary, Natalia Magdalena Janoszek is a multifaceted entertainer with a diverse career encompassing acting, singing, dancing, and television appearances. Her journey has been marked by both successes and challenges, solidifying her status as a prominent figure in Polish entertainment. TMDB mini biography by: Ashvin Borad
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Kad Ploysupa

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Kad Ploysupa, nicknamed Kad, is as singer and actor from Chiang Mai, Thailand. Kad attended Rajavinit Mathayom School. He also studied International Business Management at Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna. On May 3, 2022, he was revealed as one of five members of the upcoming boy group ELEMENT. He was a member of the project groups F2K and SUPERBOY. The group presumably quietly disbanded in late 2023. In February 2024, he terminated his contract as an artist under Star Hunter Entertainment.
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Aziz Dadas

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Aziz Dadas is a Moroccan actor who was born in Casablanca. His beginnings were accompanied by comedian Said Naciri, where he worked with him in a series of works such as Al-Rubib, Al-Awni. He played with the Wolves, the Hook, and then continued to appear in the successful Moroccan series Hour in Hell, First channel. However, his reputation when he participated in the Moroccan comedy film led the way to Kabul. He also appeared in a series of two steel in Clez in 2017. From Wikipedia (ar), the free encyclopedia
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Gale Sondergaard

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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Gale Sondergaard (February 15, 1899 – August 14, 1985) was an American actress. Sondergaard began her acting career in theatre, and progressed to films in 1936. She was the first recipient of the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her film debut in Anthony Adverse (1936). She played supporting roles in various films during the late 1930s and early 1940s, including The Cat and the Canary (1939), The Mark of Zorro (1940) and The Letter (1940). She was nominated for a second Best Supporting Actress Academy Award for Anna and the King of Siam (1946) but by the end of the decade her film appearances were fewer. Married to the director Herbert Biberman, Sondergaard supported him when he was accused of communism and named as one of the Hollywood Ten in the early 1950s, and her film career was destroyed as a result. She moved with Biberman to New York City and worked in theatre, and acted in film and television occasionally from late 1960s. She moved back to Los Angeles where she died from cerebrovascular thrombosis. Description above from the Wikipedia article Gale Sondergaard, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia
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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 who 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, it was announced that Connery had died at the age of 90.
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Shilpa Shetty Kundra

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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Shilpa Shetty (born 8 June 1975) is an Indian film actress and model. Since making her debut in the film Baazigar (1993), she has appeared in nearly 40 Bollywood, Tamil, and Kannada films, her first leading role being in the 1994 Aag. Although she has been through years of decline during her career, Shetty has been willing to reinvent herself quite often. Her performances in Dhadkan (2000) and Rishtey (2002) were appreciated, while her portrayal of an AIDS patient in Phir Milenge (2004) won her many accolades. Her younger sister Shamita Shetty is also a Bollywood film actress. Shetty has been embroiled in various controversies including suspected mafia links. In 2006 she was issued with a warrant on charges of obscenity. After taking part in the British Celebrity Big Brother TV show in 2007, Shetty was crowned the winner with 63% of the final vote, after an international racism controversy involving her and fellow contestants Jade Goody, Jo O'Meara and Danielle Lloyd. This was followed by a re-establishment of her status in the film industry in 2007 when she appeared in two successive movies, Life in a... Metro and Apne, with her performance in the former drawing positive reviews. Description above from the Wikipedia article Shilpa Shetty, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
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