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Paula Abdul

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Paula Abdul was born in San Fernando Valley, California. She began taking dance lessons when she was eight. She was a student at Van Nuys High School, where she was the class president and head cheerleader. When she graduated in 1980, she enrolled in the Cal State-Northridge campus, studying radio and TV. After joining the L.A. Lakers cheerleaders, she became head cheerleader/choreographer after only a few months, eventually dropping out of college to dance and choreograph full-time. She was approached by The Jacksons to choreograph their 1984 "Torture" video, which was the first in a long list of movies and videos she choreographed. She branched out into singing on her debut album, "Forever Your Girl", which had lackluster sales until the hit song "Straight Up" exploded onto the charts in December 1988 and she's been a well-known performer ever since. Her popularity was further boosted by her appearance as an judge on the hit show American Idol (2002)

Mary McDonnell

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Mary McDonnell, a two-time Oscar(r),-nominated actress, is known for her portrayals on screen in both historical and modern roles. She also has a long history of acting roles on stage and screen. Mary Eileen McDonnell was born on the 28th of April 1952 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, to Eileen (Mundy) and John McDonnell, a computer consultant, both of Irish heritage. She was born in Ithaca and attended Fredonia State University of New York. She attended drama school, and then was accepted into the Long Wharf Theatre Company (East Coast). At the age of 22, she was when she scored her first film part in Dances with Wolves (1990) in which she was "Stands with a Fist" Sioux Indian woman who was white. The actress received her first Academy Award nomination for the role. McDonnell's film credits also include Lawrence Kasdan's Grand Canyon (1991) & Mumford (1999) as well as opposite veteran actors such as Robert Redford, Sidney Poitier and Ben Kingsley; Roland Emmeri

Paula Faris

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Paula Faris is an American journalist. She previously worked as the TV reporter for ABC News. She is most famous for her stint as cohost of Good Morning America Weekend, 2014-2018, and as host of The View, 2015-2018. Prior to that she was the co-anchor on America This Morning (World News Now) as well as America This Morning (America This Morning). After graduating, she worked in several communications-related jobs including an operations position at Mills/James Productions in Columbus, Ohio. Because of the lack of opportunities in television, she held an opportunity as a sales representative for radio. She eventually found work for one year as a production assistant at WKEF/WRGT . She then occasionally report and anchor. She was the weekend anchor at WCPO TV in Cincinnati, and the anchor for weekdays at WCPO TV in Cincinnati from 2002 to 2005. After her contract expired in 2005, she was a anchor and sports reporter at the NBC affiliate WMAQ-TV in Chicago from November 2005 until Decemb

Markie Post

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Markie Post grew up in Walnut Creek, California and began her career in film and TV shows including Card Sharks (1978) and "The New Card Sharks" (1986) and then went on to produce such projects as Double Dare (1976) and has made appearances on such TV shows like 1st to Die (2003), E! True Hollywood Story (1996) and Electra Woman and Dyna Girl (2001). Her most memorable TV part was "Christine Sullivan" in Night Court (1984). From 1984 to 1992 she was a part of 156 shows. Marylee (Armstrong) Post is her daughter. She was a poet, and well-known nuclear physicist Richard Freeman Post (November 14 1918 to April 7, 2015). Two daughters, Katie Ross (born June 26, 1987) and Daisy Ross (born on March 30, 1990) was her second marriage to Michael A. Ross. She was born in Palo Alto in California and raised in Walnut Creek. She was an athlete at Las Lomas High School, Walnut Creek, California. She earned her Bachelor of Arts from Lewis & Clark College, Portland Oregon. S

Sarah Chalke

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Sarah Chalke was conceived in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, 27 August 1976. Angie Chalke is her mother and Doug Chalke are her father. Sarah is the middle child. She has one older sister Natasha Chalke and one younger sister, Piper Chalke. Sarah's acting debut came in City Boy (1992), the TV-produced film. After her debut film her audition, she was cast in 1993 for the role of "Becky" of Roseanne (1988). The show was searching for an alternative to the character after Alicia Goranson quit the show to attend college. Sarah graduated from highschool in 1995 and was a part in the production of Roseanne (1988) between 1994 and 1995. In 1994, Sarah starred alongside Jim Varney in Ernest Goes to School (1994). Then, in 1996, she starred in 2 films in which she starred, including Robin of Locksley (1996) as well as Stand Against Fear (1996) in which she played the cheerleader "Krista Wilson". In 1998, just a year following the time that Roseanne (1988) was over, Sarah was a

Lauren Ash

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Lauren Ash is a recent alumna of the Second City Chicago Mainstage. She also graduated from the Second City Toronto Mainstage. She is also a part of the sketch comedy duo "Cory!". She's a two-time Canadian Comedy Award winner for Best Female Improviser. She has also won for the award for the most outstanding Comedic Play in 2008 and the Best Sketch Troupe award in 2006. She's played various roles in "Scare Tactics" as well as the Canadian television series, "Almost Heroes." She had a recurring role in "The Ron James Show" as well as guest appearances in "Lost Girl," "Cracked," "Bomb Girls" and "Call Me Fitz." Other credits in television and film include "Video on Trial,"" "Hotbox" as well as the Oscar Award-nominated film "Lars and the Real Girl." She is also the voice of Sam in the animated Canadian series "The Dating Guy." Her wealth has been increasing

Paula Patton

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Paula Patton was born in Los Angeles, California, to Joyce (Vanraden) and Charles Patton. Her father is African-American and her mother is caucasian and has German, English and Dutch origins. When she was a young girl and her family lived in front of the 20th Century Fox lot. She was a fervent movie enthusiast from childhood. Her mother, a teacher as well as her father, a lawyer, were both avid fans of films. Paula said that she attempted to get away as an infant through "pretending" to appear to be someone different from herself. So it is no surprise that she appeared in Hamilton Magnet Arts High School productions. Her favorite role was that of "Abigail" in "The Crucible". After finishing the University of Southern California's summer school, she pursued film studies and was offered a three-month project to make documentaries for PBS. This led to her working as a production assistant for television documentaries, as well as for Howie Mandel's tal

Amy Carlson

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Born in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, Amy Carlson spent most of her early life in the Chicago area. Amy lived with her family in Chicago when she was in junior high. Parents, Bob, and Barb taught at the American School in the Middle East. Amy has two sisters, Betsy and Lori, as well as a brother Joe. Amy has traveled throughout Europe together with her family and also independently. They both worked as teachers and were able to travel and camp together each summer because of this. They've camped in every US state with the exception of Alaska. Amy went to Rwanda in 1994 after the war in order to help with the relief efforts. Amy was a skilled actor in school plays and won writing contests. In high school she was a promising athlete who placed in the first ever 3200 meter relay at the Illinois girls track. Following an injury, she was able to go back to theater and play many roles such as Lanford Wilson's "Fifth of July" and Wallace Shawn's directorial "Aunt Dan and Le

Penelope Cruz Sanchez

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Penelope Cruz Sanchez was the daughter of Eduardo Cruz (a retailer) and Encarna Sanchez (a hairdresser). When she was a toddler she was an obsessive performer, and would reenact commercials on TV for the entertainment of her family. However, she decided to dedicate her time to dancing. After nine years of classical ballet instruction in Spain's National Conservatory she was able to continue her training under the direction of a variety of prominent dancers. At the age of 15 she followed her calling when she bested more than 300 other girls in an audition by a talent agency. The contract she received landed her roles in Spanish television shows , as well as music videos. This opened up opportunities for a successful career in the world of film. Cruz was first seen in a movie with The Greek Labyrinth (1993). (The Greek Labyrinth). Following that she was briefly featured in Framed (1992) by Timothy Dalton. The Oscar-winning Belle Epoque (1992) was her third film. In the film, she play

Milena Govich

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Milena Govich is an actor as well as a director and musician. She has directed numerous episodes of TV and film, including Chicago Med (2015) (211) and The Equalizer (221). She was also the Co-EP/Producing director on Dick Wolf's CBS series FBI (2018). She is currently attached to two pilots in the process of development. Milena was among eight filmmakers who were selected by AFI's highly regarded Directing Workshop for Women, as well as the exclusive Sony Pictures Television Diverse Directors Program. Unspeakable was her short film as well as a television show proof of concept, was shown at SXSW. It also received Best Episodic at the Seattle International Film Festival, and Best Pilot at SoHo International Film Festival. The short film she made, Temporary (2017) has been shown across the nation and has won the Best Narrative Short at Anthem Film Festival, Best Dark Comedy at Atlanta ShortsFest as well as the Director's Choice Award at Sedona International Film Festival. Mi

Piper Perabo

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Piper Perabo is a Golden Globe nominated stage, film and television actor. She was born in Dallas and was raised in New Jersey. Coyote Ugly was her breakout role. The film starred her in "The Prestige" by Christopher Nolan with Hugh Jackman and Christian Bale, "Because I Said So" as well as "Because I Said So" and "Because I Said So", with Diane Keaton and Guy Pearce. Alongside "Cheaper by the Dozen", Lena Heady, Matthew Goode and the crime drama "10th & Wolf", she also starred with James Marsden and Dennis Hopper. Perabo was in the film alongside Bruce Willis (with Joseph Gordon Levitt), Emily Blunt as well as Jeff Daniels in Rian John's sci-fi action flick "Looper". Perabo played Annie Walker on USA Network's spy drama "Covert Affairs" for five seasons. After that, she was a co-star on ABC's legal drama "Notorious. The show will air on Netflix as "Turn Up Charlie" co-sta

Ayelet Zurer

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Ayelet Zuer is an Israeli actress who has received praise for her performances. She was born in Tel Aviv and was first recognized by Hollywood when Steven Spielberg cast her in her first English-speaking role as Eric Bana’s wife in Munich (2005). Zurer is an American actress that has been featured in Studio films, such as Sony Pictures' Vantage Point which starred Dennis Quaid (with William Hurt) Samuel Goldwyn's Fugitive pieces with Stephen Dillane, Paul Schrader’s Adam Resurrected with Jeff Goldblum and Willem Dafoe. Ron Howard's Angeles and Demons opposite Tom Hanks. Darling Companion is an ensemble movie by Lawrence Kasdan which features Diane Keaton and Kevin Kline. Warner Bros. Man Of Steel with Russell Crow. Ewan McGregor was her co-filming partner in Rodrigo Garcia's Last Days In Desert. She also waited for The Last Knights to be released by Kazuaki Kriya Kazuaki Kriya, Kazuaki Kriya, the Japanese director. Recently, she was awarded the Gold Nymph Award as Outst

Pollyanna McIntosh

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Pollyanna McIntosh grew up in Portugal and Colombia before returning to her birthplace of Scotland in Scotland, where she was born. It was here that she first began performing, on stage, at The Edinburgh Festival. She relocated to London at the age of 16, and swiftly began to get involved in independent filmmaking. Her first pay-per-view was as a stoner for Irvine Welsh's The Acid House (1998). She also performed as an actress and director in the theatre. The move to Los Angeles in 2004 brought new theatre opportunities such as a production called "The Woolgatherer", in which she was the director Anne Dudek (a regular on Mad Men (2007)/Big Love (2006)) and David Dayan Fisher (a regular on 24 (2001)/NCIS (2003)) to high praise. Her first US film role was "Stacy", the manipulative and reborn Christian, in Headspace (2005). Her first movie role was in Headspace (2005) as the manipulative, born-again Christian "Thumper Wint". This comedy was written by Hea

Paget Valerie Brewster

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Paget Valerie Brewster is an American voice actress, actor as well as a singer. She first became famous for her regular role as Kathy in the fourth season of the NBC sitcom Friends. Her most well-known role was Emily Prentiss, a Supervisory Special Agent on Criminal Minds. From 2006 to 2012 she appeared on Criminal Minds regularly. She has returned for guest appearances and has returned to Criminal Minds regularly in 2016. She also portrayed Mr. Mumbles and Elise on Dan Vs., Frankie Dart in Community's final season Birdgirl in Harvey Birdman Attorney at law, Sara Kingsley in Fox's Grandfathered and Donald Duck’s twin sister Della on DuckTales 2017 was the first time that the character appeared in animation the character. Brewster was born in Concord, Massachusetts on March 10 in 1969. Her mother, Hathaway Brewster (nee Tew) was a senior government official. Galen Brewster was her father and worked as an administrator at the school. Brewster was born in Massachusetts. She reloca

Pom Klementieff

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Pom Klementieff (born 3 May 1986) is a French actress. She attended the Cours Florent drama school, Paris. She has appeared in films such as Loup 2009, Sleepless Night 2011 and Hacker's Game 2015. She plays the Mantis character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017), Avengers: Infinity War (2018) and Avengers: Endgame (2019). Pom Klementieff was the daughter of the Korean mother, as well as a father who was French-Russian. Her father was a consul in Quebec City, Canada. Eugene Klementieff, a painter, was her grandfather. Her parents chose the name "Pom" due to the fact that it's similar in pronunciation to the Korean words for "spring" as well as "tiger". Klementieff resided in Canada for a short time before her family traveled extensively because of her father's work. Prior to moving to France they resided in Japan as well as on the Ivory Coast. Klementieff lost her father to cancer at the age of five. Her