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Paula Abdul was raised in San Fernando Valley. She began taking dance lessons at the age of eight. She attended Van Nuys High School, in which she was a senior class president and head cheerleader. When she graduated in 1980, she began college at Cal State Northridge, 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. She was enlisted by The Jacksons to choreograph their 1984 "Torture" video, the first of a number of films and videos she would choreograph. The first album she released was "Forever Your Girl" the singer's career took off. However, the song "Straight Up" was a huge success and she has been a wildly successful performer/singer ever after. It was made easier by her appearance on American Idol (2002-2004). Her father (Harry Abdul) is Sephardic Jewish and hails from Syria. Her mother, wh

Mary McDonnell, a two-time Oscar(r),-nominated actress, is most well known for her performances on screen in both contemporary and historical roles. She also has a long history of acting roles on stage and screen. Mary Eileen McDonnell is a Pennsylvania-born actress. She was the child of Eileen (Mundy) and an Irish-American computer expert, and John McDonnell. She was born in Ithaca, New York and graduated from Fredonia State University of New York. Later, she attended drama school and was admitted to the Long Wharf Theatre Company in East Coast. In the following two decades she scored her first major film role in Kevin Costner's Dances with Wolves (1990), playing "Stands with a Fist" who is a white woman that is raised by Sioux Indians. The first time she received an Academy Award nomination was for the role. McDonnell's film credits include Lawrence Kasdan's Grand Canyon (1991) & Mumford (1999), opposite veteran actors such as Robert Redford, Sidney Poit

Paula Faris is an American journalist from the US. She previously worked as an anchor for TV on ABC News. Her most well-known work is her work as cohost on Good Morning America Weekend, from 2014 to 2018, and host of The View, 2015-2018. In the past, she anchors World News Now and America This Morning. After graduating, she worked in several communications-related jobs including an operations position at Mills/James Productions in Columbus, Ohio. She worked in radio sales, because of the limited opportunities for television. She eventually found work for one year as a production assistant at WKEF/WRGT and later occasionally anchor and report. She was one of the weekend and weekday sports anchors at WCPO TV, Cincinnati, from 2002 until. Her contract was terminated and she became a reporter and anchor for NBC affiliate WMAQ-TV, Chicago, from November 2005 until December 2011. In December 2011 it was revealed that she was employed by the news division of ABC, ABC News. The 2nd of January,

Markie Post was born in Walnut Creek, California. Her first professional work was in television and film productions like "Card Sharks" (1978) or "The New Card Sharks” (1986). Then, she created projects like Double Dare (1976). Also, she has appeared on TV programs such as 1st to Die (2003) and E! True Hollywood Story (1996), Electra Woman (2001), and Dyna Girl (2001). She was perhaps best known for her part in "Christine Sullivan", a Night Court star (1984). She was in an entire 156 episodes of this show, from 1984 to 1992. She was the daughter of Marylee (Armstrong) Post, poet and noted nuclear physicist Richard Freeman Post (November 14 1918 - April 7 15th, 2015). Two daughters were born to her husband, Michael A. Ross: Katie Ross (born June 26 in 1987) and Daisy Ross (born March 30 in 1990). Born in Palo Alto, California, and grew up in Walnut Creek, California. As cheerleader, she attended Las Lomas High School located in Walnut Creek. Lewis & Clar

Sarah Chalke was conceived in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada on 27 August 1976. Angie Chalke is her mother and Doug Chalke are her father. She is the middle child of two siblings: the older one, Natasha Chalke, one younger, Piper Chalke. Sarah made her acting debut in a TV-made film called City Boy (1992). After her first movie Sarah was a candidate for the role as Becky on Roseanne (1988) in 1993. After Alicia Goranson left the show to go to college the show was searching for a replacement. Sarah graduated from high school in 1995. She was also involved in the production of Roseanne (1988) 1994-1995. Also, in 1994, Sarah co-starred in the film, Ernest Goes to School (1994) alongside Jim Varney. Then, in 1996 she was in two films that included Robin of Locksley (1996), and also Stand Against Fear (1996) where she played a cheerleadernamed "Krista Wilson". Sarah was asked to appear in a 1998 show called Nothing Too Good for a Cowboy. It was a year following Roseanne (1988). It was ba

Lauren Ash is a recent Second City Chicago Mainstage alumna. She is also an alumna of the Second City Toronto Mainstage. She is also part of the comedy duo "Cory!". She's been a Canadian Comedy Award nominee twice for the title of Best Female Improviser. In 2008, she won the award for the Best Comedic Play award and , in 2006, the Best Sketch Troupe award. She has appeared in a variety of roles in "Scare Tactics," as well as "Almost Heroes,"" which is a Canadian television series. She played a recurring character in "The Ron James Show" as well as guest appearances in "Lost Girl," "Cracked," "Bomb Girls" and "Call Me Fitz." She has also been featured in "Video on Trial," Hotbox, and the Oscar Award-nominated film "Lars and the Real Girl." She is also the voice of Sam in the animated Canadian show "The Dating Guy." Her net worth has risen significantly between 2019 and

Paula Patton was born in Los Angeles, California, to Joyce (Vanraden) and Charles Patton. Her father is African-American, while her mother is caucasian and is of German, English and Dutch origins. Her family lived directly next to the 20th Century Fox lot as she grew older, and she was a major movie buff from her very early years. Her mother was a teacher , and her father was an attorney. Paula states that as a girl she would escape by "pretending to pretend to be someone else" therefore it wasn't surprising that she was a part-time actress in high school plays at Hamilton Magnet Arts High School. Her most loved role was "Abigail" from "The Crucible". After finishing the University of Southern California's summer program, she took film classes and was given a 3-month project to make documentaries for PBS. She was later hired as a production assistant on TV documentaries and Howie Mandel's talk-show. Later, she made documentary segments for Medi

The family was born in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, Amy Carlson spent most of her childhood in the Chicago area. But at the time Amy was in junior high, she and her family also resided in the Middle East where her parents, Bob and Barb, taught at the American School. Amy is the younger sister of Betsy, Lori, and brother Joe. Amy has traveled across Europe by herself as well as together with her family. Since her parents were teachers, they were able to spend the entire summer traveling and camping all over the United States. They've camped in every US state with the exception of Alaska. Amy was in Rwanda in 1994 following the war to assist with the relief efforts. Amy was a talented actor in school plays , and she won writing contests. She was a promising athlete during high school, and was a participant in the first ever 3200-meter relay on the Illinois girls track. After sustaining an injury, she returned to school and was a part of the stage, starting with Lanford Wilson's "Fi

Penelope Cruz Sanchez was the daughter of Eduardo Cruz (a retailer) and Encarna Sanchez (a hairdresser). As a toddler, she was already a voracious performer, who would reenact TV commercials for her family's amusement. However, she chose to focus her energies on dance. After nine years of ballet training at Spain's National Conservatory she was able to continue her dance training under the direction by a range of well-known dancers. When she was 15 she discovered her true destiny when she outclassed more than 300 other girls in a talent agency audition. She was offered roles in Spanish video and television. The contract led to a number of more roles, and opened the doors to a career in the big screen. Cruz made her film debut in 1993's The Greek Labyrinth (The Greek Labyrinth). After that, she briefly made an appearance in Framed (1992), a Timothy Dalton thriller. The Oscar-winning Belle Epoque (1992) was her third film. In the film she played one of four sisters that were

Milena Govich, a writer as well as an actor and musician has directed many episodes of TV including Chicago Med (2015), The Equalizer (2021), FBI The Most Wanted(2020), Chicago Fire (2012) as well as other. She was also the Co-EP/Producing Director for Dick Wolf's CBS series FBI (2018), and she is slated to direct two pilots in the process of development. Milena was one of eight women chosen by AFI for their most prestigious Directing Workshop for Women. She also took part in the Sony Pictures Television Diverse Directors program. The short film she made and the TV series proof-of-concept called Unspeakable with Laura Vandervoort and Jeff Kober The film had its World Premiere at SXSW and was awarded Best Episodic at Seattle International Film Festival and Best Pilot at SoHo International Film Festival. The short film she made, Temporary (2017) has been screened across the United States, winning the Best Narrative Short at Anthem Film Festival, Best Dark Comedy at Atlanta ShortsFest

Piper Perabo is a Golden Globe nominated stage, film and TV actor. She was born in Dallas, Texas, and raised in New Jersey, she graduated summa cum Laude from Ohio University. In 2000, she was cast in a breakout role in Coyote Ugly. Since then, she's been featured in films such as Christopher Nolan's "The Prestige" featuring Hugh Jackman and Christian Bale, "Because I Said So" with Diane Keaton and "First Snow", with Guy Pearce, "Cheaper by the Dozen" films starring Steve Martin, "Imagine Me and You" featuring Lena Heady and Matthew Goode and the crime drama "10th & Wolf" featuring an ensemble cast that included James Marsden and Dennis Hopper. She was also a part of the cast with Bruce Willis (with Joseph Gordon Levitt), Emily Blunt and Jeff Daniels in Rian John's sci-fi action film "Looper". On TV, Perabo played Annie Walker in all 5 seasons of USA Network's spy drama "Covert Affairs.&q

Ayelet Zuer is an Israeli actress who has received praise for her performances. She was born in Tel Aviv in 1967, she was first noticed by Hollywood when she was given the role of Eric Bana's spouse in the Oscar(r), nominated movie Munich (2005). Since moving to the United States, Zurer has appeared in Studio films such as Sony Pictures' Vantage Point with Dennis Quaid and William Hurt and Samuel Goldwyn's Fugitive Pieces opposite Stephen Dillane, Paul Schrader's Adam Resurrected alongside Jeff Goldblum and Willem Dafoe. Ron Howard's Angeles and Demons is opposite Tom Hanks. Darling companion Lawrence Kasdan's cast with Diane Keaton and Kevin Kline, and Warner Bros. Man Of Steel with Russell Crow. Russell Crow, is Ron Howard. Ewan McGregor was her co-filming partner in the film of Rodrigo Garces' Last Days in Desert. Also, she waited for The Last Knights to be released by Kazuaki Kriya, the Japanese director. As the Hostages' lead actress, she won the Go

Pollyanna McIntosh is a native of Scotland. She was born in Portugal, Colombia and then returned to Scotland. This is when she began to perform on stage at The Edinburgh Festival. When she was 16, she moved to London and soon found herself involved in filmmaking in the indie genre (her first paid gig was as stoner in Irvine Welsh's The Acid House (1998)) and theatre and acting as both an actress and director. In 2004, her 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 along with David Dayan Fisher (a regular character in 24 (2001/NCIS 2003)) to rave reviews. She then landed her first US film role, playing the manipulative woman who is a new Christian, "Stacy", in Headspace (2005). She was then cast in the role of "Thumper Wint", a rebellious, born-again Christian in Sex and Death 101 (2006) (Simon Baker/Winona Rider), by Heathers (1988). The critics were impressed with her unique mix of

Paget Valerie Broughster is an American actor, singer, and voice actress. Her character as Kathy as a character that recurred on Friends Season 4, was her first big break. The first time she was recognized was her character Emily Prentiss, Supervisory Special Agent on the crime show Criminal Minds. She was on the show often on the show from 2006 to 2012. She has returned regularly since then , making guest appearances. Other roles she has played include Elise as well as Mr. Mumbles on Dan Vs., Frankie Dart on the last season of Community, her voice as Birdgirl in the Harvey Birdman Attorney at Law, Sara Kingsley on the Fox sitcom Grandfathered and also voicing Donald Duck's twin sister Della in the 2017 series of DuckTales making it the first time that she appeared in animated form for the character. Brewster was born on the 10th of March 1969 in Concord, Massachusetts. Her mother, Hathaway Brewster. (nee Tew), worked in government. Her father Galen Brewster worked as school admini

Pom Klementieff (born 3 May 1986) is a French actress. She studied at the Cours Florent drama school in Paris and has been featured in films like Loup (2009), Sleepless Night (2011) and Hacker's Game (2015). She plays the character of Mantis in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. (2017). Avengers: Infinity War (2018). Avengers: Endgame (2019). Pom Klementieff was the daughter of an 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 grandpa. Pom was her name since it sounds similar to the Korean words "spring" and 'tiger" in Korean. Klementieff lived in Canada for a year. Her family had traveled extensively due to her father's work. They lived in Japan as well as the Ivory Coast, before settling in France. Klementieff's father, who died at the age of 5 from cancer was also her mother. She also suffered with schizophrenia and didn