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Thomas Allen

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Thomas Michael Allen is an American actor, writer and producer. He was born in Washington, D.C., his father was a salesman and his mother a professional day care provider. He began studying acting while in high school in Fairfax, Virginia and attended The North Carolina School of the Arts, leaving when cast in a national tour of "Camelot". He then appeared for a season at The Folger Theater in Washington before moving to New York City. In New York, he co-created and appeared in the original cast of the long running Off Broadway hit "Tony and Tina's Wedding" which ran for seventeen years in New York and spawned productions all over the world. After appearing in the LA company of the show, he was selected by Christopher Guest and Rob Reiner to recreate his role for the Fox TV series. A successful voice over and commercial actor, he has appeared in hundreds of spots over the years. He is the voice the role of Peanut in the critically acclaimed Cartoon Network animated series "Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law", co-starring with Stephen Colbert and Gary Cole. In 2008, Thomas was accepted into the famed BMI Musical Theater Workshop, whose work recently won a Tony.
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Saroj Khan

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Saroj Khan (born Nirmala Nagpal; 22 November 1948 – 3 July 2020) was an Indian dance choreographer renowned for creating iconic dance sequences over a career spanning more than six decades in Hindi cinema. She choreographed routines for over 300 films, shaping the movement language of mainstream Bollywood and influencing generations of performers and choreographers. Khan began her career at the age of three as a child artiste in Nazarana (1952), later transitioning to background dancing. She apprenticed under master choreographer B. Sohanlal before establishing herself as an independent choreographer, marking the beginning of a prolific and transformative career. She became legendary for crafting memorable dance sequences for leading actresses such as Sridevi and Madhuri Dixit. Her most celebrated works include “Hawa Hawai” (Mr. India, 1987), “Ek Do Teen” (Tezaab, 1988), “Dhak Dhak Karne Laga” (Beta, 1992), “Choli Ke Peeche” (Khalnayak, 1993), and “Dola Re Dola” (Devdas, 2002). Her choreography was distinguished by a fusion of classical Indian dance forms with cinematic storytelling, redefining Bollywood’s visual and rhythmic vocabulary. Beyond cinema, Khan expanded her influence through television, serving as a judge on dance reality shows such as Nach Baliye, Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa, and Boogie Woogie. Through mentorship, she emphasized disciplined technique, expressive clarity, and emotional storytelling, contributing to the professionalization and wider recognition of choreography during the rise of reality television in India. Her honors include three National Film Awards for Best Choreography, a record eight Filmfare Awards in the same category, and the IIFA Lifetime Achievement Award (2019), among numerous other distinctions. Saroj Khan is widely regarded as one of the most influential choreographers in Indian film history. Her life and career were documented in The Saroj Khan Story (2012).
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Nadine Labaki

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Nadine Labaki (born February 18, 1974) is a Lebanese actress, writer, and director. Before directing films, Labaki started out as one of the well known directors in the Arabic music video industry. Inspired by growing up during the Lebanese Civil War, Labaki is known for demonstrating everyday aspects of Lebanese life and covering a range of political issues such as war, poverty, and feminism in her work. She is the first female Arab director to direct a film nominated for an Oscar in the category for Best Foreign Language Film for her third directorial effort, Capernaum (2018).
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Rob Schrab

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Robby Christopher Schrab (born November 12, 1969) is an American comic book creator, screenwriter, director, and producer. He is the creator of the comic book Scud: The Disposable Assassin, co-writer of the feature film Monster House, co-creator of the competitive film festival Channel 101, and the co-creator of Comedy Central's The Sarah Silverman Program. He has directed three seasons of The Sarah Silverman Program and episodes of Childrens Hospital, Blue Mountain State, Community, Parks and Recreation, The Mindy Project, Workaholics, Creepshow, and the second revival season of Mystery Science Theater 3000. Description above from the Wikipedia article Rob Schrab, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
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Mackenzie Davis

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Mackenzie Rio Davis (born April 1, 1987) is a Canadian actress, producer, and model. She's known for her TV roles as Cameron Howe on AMC's Halt and Catch Fire, and Kristen Raymonde on the miniseries Station Eleven, this latter role earned her a Critics' Choice Super Award for Best Actress in a Science Fiction/Fantasy Series. She's also known for her film roles as Grace Harper in Terminator: Dark Fate, the title character in Tully, Mariette in Blade Runner 2049, Mindy Park in The Martian, Chelsea in That Awkward Moment, and Nicole in What If (original title: The F Word), for this last role she was nominated for the Canadian Screen Award for Best Supporting Actress.
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Michiko Miyagi

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Michiko Miyagi (born March 16, 1993), also known by her former ring names Cassandra Miyagi and Andras Miyagi, is a Japanese professional wrestler currently working for the Japanese promotion GLEAT, where she's known as MICHIKO. She is also known for her tenures with Sendai Girls' Pro-Wrestling, where she debuted in 2014 and became a three-time World Tag Team Champion, and World Wonder Ring Stardom, where she is a one-time Artist of Stardom Champion. She also won the 2016 King of Trios tournament in American promotion CHIKARA, alongside fellow Sendai Girls wrestlers Meiko Satomura (her trainer) and DASH Chisako.
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Cheb Azzedine

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Cheb Azzedine (Arabic: الشاب عز الدين), whose real name was Abed Benaouda (Arabic: بن عودة عابد), was born on July 17, 1975, in Chlef, Algeria, and died on February 6, 2019, in the same city. He was an Algerian Raï singer. Cheb Azzedine was born in Chlef into a modest family and grew up in working-class neighborhoods of the city, notably El Firma and Chegga. This working-class environment, marked by economic and social hardship, fostered his early sensitivity to injustice and inequality, which he would later express in his songs. As a young man, he was interested in football and played for a local team before turning seriously to Raï music. Cheb Azzedine married at the age of 18 and became the father of six children, including a youngest daughter, Amira, described as particularly close to him, and an eldest son, Djamel, a hairdresser by trade. Deeply rooted in the working-class communities of Chlef, he is known as "the friend of the poor," a reputation linked as much to his lifestyle as to the themes he addresses in his songs. His musical beginnings took place primarily at weddings, parties, and in rural and suburban social spaces, far from the upscale cabarets of the big cities, where his voice and lyrics resonated immediately. He became one of the leading voices of the local "Chelfi" Raï scene, with songs deeply connected to the youth during the "Black Decade." His lyrics address themes such as poverty, "hogra" (injustice and contempt), exile, and the importance of attachment to mothers and loved ones. This combination of social critique and intimate sensitivity contributes to his deep roots in what some describe as the "rural heartland" of Algeria, far from the centers of power. His working language is colloquial Arabic, in the tradition of "Chelfi" or "Aârloubi" (peasant, country bumpkin) Raï, which blends modern instruments with popular sounds. In 1998, Cheb Azzedine recorded his first cassette with Meftah Records. In 2002, he released his first major hit, "Ache Dani Lelghorba," a landmark song in his repertoire, followed by "Wach Jabek Liya Kheira," which brought him recognition beyond Algeria's borders. These tracks helped establish his image as an accessible artist, close to the public. The Raï singer doesn't mince words, saying aloud what others only whisper. Cheb Azzedine denounces the failings of the political system. In 2005, he recorded "Chouf El Hogra Chouf," a song in which he explicitly criticized the management of local officials in Chlef, specifically mentioning the governor and the public prosecutor at the time. The lyrics address abuses of power, arrests, property seizures, and the perceived indifference of a segment of the judicial system. This song, banned from the airwaves, led to Cheb Azzedine and his producer being convicted of "insulting public officials," followed by a prison sentence that profoundly impacted his career and his image as a politically engaged singer. Cheb Azzedine passed away on February 6, 2019, in a hospital in Chlef, Algeria, following a stroke. His death prompted tributes in the Algerian press and on social media, where many fans praised a singer who voiced the concerns of the "rural heartland" and who left his mark on raï music in the 2000s.
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Olivia Keville

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Olivia Keville was born in Houston, Texas, to a loving, supportive family that has helped foster her passion for performing and acting aspirations. She is the youngest of three. Keville's acting career began at the age of 5, when she fell in love with the theatre after seeing a performance of Annie. She was discovered in 2016 during a workshop with Texas-based acting coach Mary Ferguson by John D'Aquino. Keville then participated in D'Aquino's young actor intensive workshop, Camp Hollywood. Her outstanding performances in the workshop's showcase caught the eye of Nikki Mincks (Mincks Talent Management), who currently represents her, along with Emily Urbani (Osbrink). On the stage, she has appeared in local musical productions, including Rizzo in Grease, Wednesday in The Addams Family, Scarecrow in The Wiz, Belle in Beauty and the Beast and the title character in Mary Poppins. Keville starred in the short film Nowhere Café and appeared in the New York Film Academy short How to Rid the House of Vampires. Keville is also a trained singer. She has been a part of her school choir since second grade and began musical theatre at the age of 5. In her free time, Keville enjoys writing poetry and short stories.
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Abla Kamel

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Abla Kamel Mohamed Afifi was born in Nakla Al-Graab, Itai El-Baroud Center, Beheira Governorate, she graduated in 1984 from the Faculty of Arts, began her artistic life in the theater of the vanguard and her first work was to participate in the "Nuba Sahyan" monodrama, then she worked with the artist Mohamed Sobhi in a viewpoint play followed by plays Many with Lenin sandy. It is known that she chooses her works accurately and is satisfied only with the distinguished works, and she began to know the audience with her through the film "Goodbye Bonaparte" by Youssef Chahine, then she started step by step occupying a prominent position in the hearts of viewers, especially after her success in the series "I will not live in the daughters of my father" and her participation In several series.
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Joe Tuliao

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Born and raised in Vancouver, BC, Joe Tuliao has established himself as an innovative choreographer and creative director in the entertainment industry. At the start of a young age, Joe’s passion for dance and performing escalated which led him to rise to the top of his field. Joe’s style ranges from Hip hop, Popping, Locking, Jazz, Contemporary and Tango. By trailblazing and pioneering, Joe has earned numerous opportunities in the entertainment industry. Joe is known for his work choreographing for Rupaul’s Secret Celebrity Drag Race, telecommunications company ‘Bell Media’ commercial, Disney’s ‘Mech-X4’, Assistant Choreographer for Nickelodeon Movie Musical: 'The J Team' starring Jojo Siwa (Emmy nominated for 'Outstanding Choreography'), and a commercial ad for NIKE Sportswear. Most recently, Joe has choreographed for a LIONSGATE feature film with director Adele Lim, writer of ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ & produced by Seth Rogen of PointGrey Pictures. He has also co-choreographed a performance for artist/actor Darren Criss, for the fashion show of global brand, SHEIN. Joe has also worked on-screen for numerous films such as; Disney’s ‘Descendants 2 & 3’ with Director Kenny Ortega, ‘Freaky Friday’, Lifetime’s ‘Britney Ever After’, NBC’s ‘Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist’, and CW’s ‘Riverdale’, to name a few. Joe recently has expanded his work in theater and will be choreographing ‘The Legend of Georgia Mcbride’ produced by the Arts Club. Joe changed the game by producing and directing innovative live dance shows: ‘AWAKEN’, ‘TRANSCEND’, and ‘MANTRA’. Joe is the co-producer of 'Innovate Dance Film Showcase', an event that features the works of Canadian filmmakers & choreographers. Joe has also toured around the world teaching at conventions and workshops in China, Europe, United States, and Canada. As an established Asian choreographer in Vancouver and Los Angeles, Joe's purpose is to create positive change in the entertainment industry and advocate diversity & inclusion through his leadership, authenticity, and creativity.
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