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Paula Abdul

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Paula Abdul grew up in the San Fernando Valley, California. At age eight, she began dancing lessons. Van Nuys High School was her high school. She was also the school's head cheerleader as well as the class president. Following her graduation in 1980 she started the Cal State-Northridge campus, majoring in TV and radio. 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. The Jacksons recruited her to choreograph their 1984 film "Torture", their first of a series of videos and movies she choreographed. After the release of her debut CD "Forever Your Girl", she began singing and became a popular singer/dancer. Her time as an American Idol judge (2002) has made her an increasingly popular performer/dancer. Her father (Harry Abdul), is Sephardic Jewish and hails from Syria. Her mother is also Jewish and was born in Canada. Her parents are

Mary McDonnell

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Mary McDonnell, a two-time Oscar(r),-nominated actress, is most well famous for her performance on screen in both traditional and contemporary roles. She also has a long history of roles both on stage and screen. Mary Eileen McDonnell was born on April 28, 1952 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, to Eileen (Mundy) and John McDonnell, a computer consultant, both from Irish heritage. Raised in Ithaca, New York, she graduated from the State University of New York (SUNY) at Fredonia. She later attended the drama school and was accepted into the famous Long Wharf Theatre Company on the East Coast. At the age of 22, she was when she scored her first movie role in Dances with Wolves (1990) in which she was "Stands with a Fist", a Sioux Indian woman who is white. Her first Academy Award nomination was for this role. McDonnell's film credits include Lawrence Kasdan films Grand Canyon (1991) and Mumford (1999) (opposite the likes of veteran actors such as Robert Redford, Sidney Poitier,

Paula Faris

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Paula Faris, an American journalist, previously worked as the TV reporter at ABC News. Her stints as co-anchor of Good Morning America Weekend (2014-2018) and co-host of The View (2015-2018) are very well-known. In the past, she anchors World News Now as well as America This Morning. After graduating, she worked in several communications-related jobs including an operations position at Mills/James Productions in Columbus, Ohio. Due to the limited opportunities on television, she landed an opportunity as a radio sales representative. She was hired as a WKEF/WRGT production assistant and then became a reporter and anchor. She was the anchor for weekends for WCPO TV in Cincinnati and the weekday anchor at WCPO TV in Cincinnati from 2002 to 2005. Following the expiration of her contract and she became a anchor and reporter for sports at the NBC affiliate WMAQ-TV in Chicago from November 2005 to December 2011. In December 2011, she was employed by ABC News which is the division for news of

Markie Post

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Markie Post was born in Walnut Creek, California. She started her career with television and film productions like "Card Sharks" (1978) or "The New Card Sharks” (1986). Later, she worked on projects such as Double Dare (1976). Also, she has appeared in TV shows such as 1st to Die (2003) and E! True Hollywood Story (1996) and Electra Woman and Dyna Girl (2001). Her most popular role was for her character "Christine Sullivan" who was the Night Court star (1984). The actress was on more than 156 episodes of the comedy from 1984 to 1992. Daughter of Marylee (Armstrong) Post, poet, and noted nuclear physicist Richard Freeman Post (November 14, 1918 - April 7 in 2015). She had two daughters with her husband, Michael A. Ross: Katie Ross (born June 26 1987) and Daisy Ross (born March 30, 1990). She was born in Palo Alto, California and was raised in Walnut Creek. As cheerleader, she attended Las Lomas High School in Walnut Creek. The Bachelor of Arts degree at Lewis &a

Sarah Chalke

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Sarah Chalke was born on 27 August 1976 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Her parents are Angie Chalke and Doug Chalke. She is the middle of two brothers, the older one, Natasha Chalke, one younger, Piper Chalke. Sarah made her acting debut in the film City Boy (1992), an original television film. Following her debut film, Sarah auditioned for the role as Becky in Roseanne (1988) in 1993. The show was searching for a replacement after Alicia Goranson quit the show to attend college. Sarah graduated from highschool in 1995 and was involved in the making of Roseanne (1988) between 1994 and 1995. In 1994, Sarah starred alongside Jim Varney in Ernest Goes to School (1994). In 1996, Sarah starred in two movies: Robin of Locksley (1996) and Stand Against Fear (1996) in which she played an actress with the name Krista Wilson. Sarah was invited to be a part in a 1998 show called Nothing Too Good for a Cowboy. This was one year after Roseanne (1988). Based on the show Nothing Too Good For a Cowboy (1

Lauren Ash

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Lauren Ash is a recent Second City Chicago Mainstage alumni. She is also an alumna from the Second City Toronto Mainstage. She is also a part of the sketch comedy duo "Cory!". She has been an Canadian Comedy Award nominee twice for the Best Female Improviser. In 2008, she took home the best Comedic play award and in 2006, she received the Best Sketch Troupe award. She has performed a range of characters in "Scare Tactics" as well as "Almost Heroes," an Canadian television series. She was a regular on "The Ron James Show" in addition to guest roles in "Call Me Fitz," "Cracked," and "Bomb Girls." She was also featured in "Video on Trial," Hotbox, and the Academy Award-nominated film "Lars and the Real Girl." She also voiced Sam in animated Canadian series "The Dating Guy." Her net worth has increased substantially between the years 2019 and 2020. How much money does Lauren Ash make at 37 y

Paula Patton

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Paula Patton is the daughter of Joyce (Vanraden) Patton and Charles Patton. Her father is African-American, while her mother is caucasian and has German, English and Dutch ancestry. Her family lived right next to the 20th Century Fox lot as she was growing-up, and she was a huge fan of movies from her earliest days. Her mother was a school teacher and her father was an attorney. Paula claims that she used to escape from her mother by pretending to be someone else while young. It's not a surprise to learn that she was a part of Hamilton Magnet Arts High School's high school productions. Her most loved role was "Abigail" from "The Crucible". After having graduated from the University of Southern California's summer school, she studied film and was assigned a three-month assignment to create documentaries on PBS. It led her to work as a production assistant on TV documentaries, and also on Howie Mandel's talk show. Later, she produced documentaries for

Amy Carlson

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Born in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, Amy Carlson spent most of her early life in the Chicago region. Amy lived with her family in Chicago while she was in junior high. Her parents, Bob, and Barb taught at the American School in the Middle East. Amy is the youngest of three siblings, sisters Betsy and Lori and brother Joe. Amy has traveled all over Europe both with her family and also on her own. Her parents were teachers so they could enjoy every summer together in the campfire and travelling across the United States. They have spent time camping in every state other than Alaska. Amy was in Rwanda to help in efforts to help after the war in 1994. From the beginning, Amy showed artistic talent acting in school productions as well as winning contests to write. In high school she was an accomplished athlete who placed in the very first 3200 meter relay in Illinois girls track. Following an injury, she could return to theater and perform a variety of roles in plays, including Lanford Wilson's

Penelope Cruz Sanchez

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Penelope Cruz Sanchez was the daughter of Eduardo Cruz (a retailer) and Encarna Sanchez (a hairdresser). She was a fervent performer as a young girl, and reenacted TV commercials to keep the family entertained. But she chose to devote her time to dance. After studying classical ballet for nine years in the Spanish National Conservatory, she continued her training under a series of highly acclaimed dancers. She realized her true calling at age 15 after she defeated over 300 girls in an audition for an agency for talents. The contract she got secured her roles in Spanish TV shows , and music videos. This opened the possibility of a lucrative career in the world of film. Cruz made her film debut in 1993's The Greek Labyrinth (The Greek Labyrinth). After that, she briefly was in Framed (1992), a Timothy Dalton thriller. Her next film, Belle Epoque (1992), was an Oscar-winning production in which she played one the four sisters trying to win the affection of an attractive deserter army

Milena Govich

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Milena Govich, who is a director, actor and musician, has directed many episodes of TV such as Chicago Med (2015), The Equalizer (2021), FBI The Most Wanted(2020), Chicago Fire (2012) as well as other. Milena was the Co-EP/Producing Director of Dick Wolf's CBS series FBI (2018) and is currently attached for two pilots. 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 television series and short film. It starred Jeff Kober and Laura Vandervoort, it won the best episodic award at Seattle International Film Festival as and the Best Pilot award at SoHo International Film Festival. The short film she made, Temporary (2017) is screened across the country, winning Best Narrative Short at Anthem Film Festival, Best Dark Comedy at Atlanta ShortsFest and the Director's Choice Award at Sedona International Film Festival. Milena has

Piper Perabo

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Piper Perabo was nominated for the Golden Globes for her work as a stage, TV, and film actress. Born in Dallas, Texas, and was raised in New Jersey, she graduated with a summa cum Laude degree from Ohio University. She was in the film the film's breakout character, CoyoteUgly in 2000. The film starred her in "The Prestige" by Christopher Nolan with Hugh Jackman & Christian Bale, "Because I Said So" and "Because I Said So" together with "Because I Said So" which starred 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. In Rian Johnson's sci fi action movie "Looper," she starred alongside Bruce Willis and Joseph Gordon Levitt. Perabo was Annie Walker on USA Network's spy drama "Covert Affairs" for five seasons. After that, Perabo played as Annie Walker on

Ayelet Zurer

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Ayelet Zurer is among Israel's most well-known actresses. Her birthplace is in Tel Aviv, and first caught the attention of Hollywood when she was enlisted by Steven Spielberg in her first English-speaking part, playing Eric Bana's character's wife in the Oscar(r) nominated film Munich (2005). Zurer is an American actress who has been featured in Studio films, including Sony Pictures' Vantage Point which starred Dennis Quaid (with William Hurt), Samuel Goldwyn’s Fugitive pieces with Stephen Dillane, Paul Schrader’s Adam Resurrected alongside Jeff Goldblum and Willem Dafoe. Ron Howard's Angeles and Demons opposite Tom Hanks. Darling Companion is an ensemble of Lawrence Kasdan which includes Diane Keaton and Kevin Kline. Warner Bros. Man Of Steel with Russell Crow. She filmed Rodrigo Garcia, Last days in the desert alongside Ewan McGregor and is awaiting the release of the movie The Last Knights by the Japanese director Kazuaki Kiriya. She also appeared in Clive Owen.

Pollyanna McIntosh

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Pollyanna McIntosh is a native of Scotland. She was born in Portugal, Colombia and then returned to Scotland. This is when she began performing on stage at The Edinburgh Festival. She relocated to London at 16 and quickly began to get involved in independent filmmaking. The first time she was paid was as a stoner for Irvine Welsh's The Acid House (1998). She also performed as an actress and a director in the theatre. The move to Los Angeles in 2004 led to more stage work. She directed Anne Dudek (a regular star on Mad Men/Big Love (2006)) as in addition to David Dayan Fisher (a regular character on 24 (2001/NCIS 2003)) to rave reviews. In Headspace (2005) in which she made her debut US movie part as "Stacy" an manipulative and a born-again Christian. Her first film role was in Headspace (2005) as the manipulative born-again Christian "Thumper Wint". This comedy was written by Heathers (1988). Working in both LA and London, Exam (2009) was next, BAFTA-nominated a

Paget Valerie Brewster

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Paget Valerie Broughster is an American actor, singer, and voice actress. She was first recognized for her regular role as Kathy in the fourth season of NBC sitcom Friends. Her first fame was due to her character Emily Prentiss, Supervisory Special Agent on the crime show Criminal Minds. She was a regular guest on that show regularly from 2006 to 2012. She has returned regularly since then , making guest appearances. Her other roles include the voice of Elise and Mr. Mumbles on Dan Vs., Frankie Dart in the last season of Community and as her voice as Birdgirl in the Harvey Birdman Attorney at Law, Sara Kingsley on the Fox sitcom Grandfathered and as Donald Duck's twin sister Della in the 2017 series of DuckTales which was the first time that she appeared in animated form for the character. Brewster was born in Concord, Massachusetts, on March 10 in 1969. Her mother, Hathaway Brewster. (nee Tew) worked in the government. Her father Galen Brewster worked as school administrator. Brew

Pom Klementieff

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Pom Klementieff was born May 3rd, 1986. She was a student at the Cours Florent drama academy in Paris. Her role includes Loup (2009) and Sleepless Night (2011). She plays the character of Mantis in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017), Avengers: Infinity War (2018), and Avengers: Endgame (1999). Pom Klementieff was the child of two parents: a Korean mother, as well as her father was French-Russian. Her father was consul in Quebec City, Canada. Eugene Klementieff was her grandfather. Because it sounded similar to the Korean words for "spring" or "tiger", her parents gave their daughter the name Pom. Klementieff was an American citizen for a year. Her family had traveled extensively due to her father's job. After moving to France she resided in Japan. Her father, who passed away from cancer at age 5, was her mother. Also, she was suffering from schizophrenia and was unable to care for her children. Klementieff was raised with h