Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Ryan Newman Actress biography
Biography for
Ryan Newman (III)
Date of Birth
24 April 1998, Manhattan Beach, California, USA
Birth Name
Ryan Whitney Newman
Mini Biography
A vivacious young actress with spirit, sparkle and an intellect far beyond her years, Ryan Newman is swiftly emerging as one of Hollywood's exceptional young talents.
At an early age, Ryan was determined to pursue a career in entertainment. Her enthusiasm and natural talent caught the attention of casting directors. With a number of national print ads under her belt, Ryan booked the first commercial she ever auditioned for, an experience that proved Ryan's passion for acting was not without considerable talent and drive. At the shoot, the directors found themselves without the Spanish-language counterpart to Ryan's English-language role. Urgently needing to film the commercial in both languages, production asked young Ryan if she could speak Spanish, to which she replied, "If you teach me!" Ryan saved the day, beginning to show the world and the industry that she is a multi-talented and versatile young girl.
Ryan made her feature film debut at the age of seven in the films "Zoom" and "Monster House". Co-starring opposite Tim Allen, Courtney Cox, and Chevy Chase in Sony's "Zoom", Ryan portrays a young super hero that seeks to save the world from destruction, a role that required her to train in martial arts.
With a role in Robert Zemeckis and Steven Spielberg's blockbuster hit "Monster House", Ryan earned the distinction of being the youngest actor ever to be motioned captured! Ryan was part of an all-star cast that included Steve Buscemi, Nick Cannon, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Kevin James, Jason Lee, Mitchell Musso and Catherine O'Hara among others.
On the small screen, Ryan appeared in multiple seasons of Disney's hit show "Hannah Montana" as a young Miley Cyrus as well as in the highest-rated episode of Disney's "Good Luck Charlie" opposite Bridget Mendler, Jason Dolley and Bradley Steven Perry.
Ryan currently (2010) stars as the precocious antagonist, Ginger, in Disney XD's "Zeke and Luther". Her character constantly looks for ways to torment her brother Zeke and his best friend Luther, which always leads to a hilariously entertaining outcome. "Zeke and Luther" is the number one show on Disney XD and is presently in its third season.
In 2010, Ryan won the Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a TV Series by a Leading Actress. Ryan was nominated among four other contenders that included Miley Cyrus (Hannah Montana) and Miranda Cosgrove (iCarly). Ryan resides in Southern California with her mom, dad, and older sister. Her hobbies include dancing, fashion, and singing/songwriting.
IMDb Mini Biography By: Anderson Group Public Relations
Trivia
Is the youngest actor ever to have been motioned-captured, at the age of 6, for the movie Monster House (2006).
Trained in Karate for 2 weeks for Zoom (2006).
She had to dye her hair blonde for Zoom (2006).
Has an older sister named Jessica.
Is of no relation to the Sprint Cup driver of the same name.
Friend of Taylor Dooley.
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Barack Obama
Barack Obama's religious background is more diverse than that of most prominent politicians, but it may prove to be representative of future generations of Americans who grow up in an increasingly diverse America. His mother was raised by non-practicing Christians; his father was raised a Muslim but was an atheist by the time he had married Obama's mother. Obama's step-father was also Muslim, but of an eclectic kind who could make room for animist and Hindu beliefs. Neither Obama nor his mother were ever atheists, but she raised him in a relatively secular household where he learned about religion.
In his book The Audacity of Hope, Barack Obama writes:
I was not raised in a religious household. For my mother, organized religion too often dressed up closed-mindedness in the garb of piety, cruelty and oppression in the cloak of righteousness. However, in her mind, a working knowledge of the world's great religions was a necessary part of any well-rounded education. In our household the Bible, the Koran, and the Bhagavad Gita sat on the shelf alongside books of Greek and Norse and African mythology.
On Easter or Christmas Day my mother might drag me to church, just as she dragged me to the Buddhist temple, the Chinese New Year celebration, the Shinto shrine, and ancient Hawaiian burial sites.In sum, my mother viewed religion through the eyes of the anthropologist; it was a phenomenon to be treated with a suitable respect, but with a suitable detachment as well.
As a child in Indonesia, Obama studied for two years at one Muslim school and then two years at a Catholic school. In both places he experienced religious indoctrination, but in neither case did the indoctrination take hold: during Quranic studies he made faces and during Catholic prayers he would look around the room. Eventually, Barack Obama abandoned this non-conformism and skepticism to be baptized as an adult in the Trinity United Church of Christ.
The United Church of Christ emphasizes the freedom of the individual conscience over adherence to creeds or hierarchical authority. This is similar to traditional Baptist Christianity and something that is honored more in theory than in practice when it comes to the Southern Baptist Convention. Several historical creeds and catechisms are used by the United Church of Christ as statements of what their faith, but none are used as "tests of faith" which a person must swear upon.
A 2001 study by the Hartford Institute for Religion Research found the denomination's churches are fairly evenly split between conservative and liberal/progressive beliefs. Official policy statements from the church leaders tend to be more liberal than conservative, but the denomination is organized in such a way that disagreements by individuals churches are allowed. For example, the United Church of Christ is the largest Christian denomination to come out in favor of "equal marriage rights for all," which means full marriage rights for gay couples, but there are many individual churches which do not support this.
Other famous members of the United Church of Christ include Barry Lynn, John Adams, John Quincy Adams, Paul Tillich, Reinhold Niebuhr, Howard Dean, and Jim Jeffords.
In his book The Audacity of Hope, Barack Obama writes:
I was not raised in a religious household. For my mother, organized religion too often dressed up closed-mindedness in the garb of piety, cruelty and oppression in the cloak of righteousness. However, in her mind, a working knowledge of the world's great religions was a necessary part of any well-rounded education. In our household the Bible, the Koran, and the Bhagavad Gita sat on the shelf alongside books of Greek and Norse and African mythology.
On Easter or Christmas Day my mother might drag me to church, just as she dragged me to the Buddhist temple, the Chinese New Year celebration, the Shinto shrine, and ancient Hawaiian burial sites.In sum, my mother viewed religion through the eyes of the anthropologist; it was a phenomenon to be treated with a suitable respect, but with a suitable detachment as well.
As a child in Indonesia, Obama studied for two years at one Muslim school and then two years at a Catholic school. In both places he experienced religious indoctrination, but in neither case did the indoctrination take hold: during Quranic studies he made faces and during Catholic prayers he would look around the room. Eventually, Barack Obama abandoned this non-conformism and skepticism to be baptized as an adult in the Trinity United Church of Christ.
The United Church of Christ emphasizes the freedom of the individual conscience over adherence to creeds or hierarchical authority. This is similar to traditional Baptist Christianity and something that is honored more in theory than in practice when it comes to the Southern Baptist Convention. Several historical creeds and catechisms are used by the United Church of Christ as statements of what their faith, but none are used as "tests of faith" which a person must swear upon.
A 2001 study by the Hartford Institute for Religion Research found the denomination's churches are fairly evenly split between conservative and liberal/progressive beliefs. Official policy statements from the church leaders tend to be more liberal than conservative, but the denomination is organized in such a way that disagreements by individuals churches are allowed. For example, the United Church of Christ is the largest Christian denomination to come out in favor of "equal marriage rights for all," which means full marriage rights for gay couples, but there are many individual churches which do not support this.
Other famous members of the United Church of Christ include Barry Lynn, John Adams, John Quincy Adams, Paul Tillich, Reinhold Niebuhr, Howard Dean, and Jim Jeffords.
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Lady Gaga
Full Name: Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta
Birthplace: Yonkers, New York
Age: 23
Birthday: March 28, 1986
Lady Gaga is a singer-songwriter and trendsetter. Known for her catchy pop songs and extravagant makeup and fashion choices, Lady Gaga is in a league of her own.
Born Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, the singer-songwriter was called "Gaga" when she was in the studio.
Lady Gaga learned to play the piano by ear at the age of four!
She went on to write her first piano ballad at 13 and began performing at open mic nights by the age of 14.
When she was 17, Gaga was one of 20 people in the world to have gained early admission to the New York University's Tisch School of the Arts where she studied music. After she moved out of her parents' home, she began performing in the Lower East Side club scene.
When she was only 19, Gaga scored a record contract. At age 20, Gaga began working for Interscope Records as a songwriter, penning songs for pop acts such as the Pussycat Dolls.
The talented star says that she was heavily influenced by glam rockers David Bowie and Queen. She also says that '80s pop icons Madonna and Michael Jackson have also influenced her style.
News
Lady Gaga Opens Up... Again (12/2/2009)
Lady Gaga is on the cover of the January issue of Elle and she looks beautiful. That's because part of Lady Gaga's face is covered up. The woman is very unattractive.
Lady GaGa is a theatrical dance-pop performer whose debut single, the international chart-topping hit "Just Dance," established her as an up-and-coming superstar upon its release in 2008. Born Stefani Germanotta on March 28, 1986, the Yonkers native attended Convent of the Sacred Heart, a private all-girl Catholic school in Manhattan, before proceeding to study music at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts at age 17. Influenced by flamboyant glam rockers such as David Bowie and Freddie Mercury (she would later draw her stage name from the Queen song "Radio Ga-Ga") as well as '80s dance-poppers such as Madonna and Michael Jackson, she began playing the piano at a young age and started writing original material as a teenager. In 2007, she began to make a name for herself on the downtown Manhattan club scene with a performance art show billed as Lady GaGa and the Starlight Revue (co-featuring Lady Starlight; born Colleen Martin, a DJ and makeup professional), and music industry insiders began to take note. While Lady GaGa was initially signed to Def Jam in 2007, nothing came of that association, and ultimately it was pop-rap superstar Akon who took her under his wing, signing her to his vanity label Kon Live in association with Interscope Records.
In addition to working for Interscope as an in-house songwriter, Lady GaGa began preparing the launch of her solo career. Her debut single, "Just Dance," was released to radio in April 2008, and her full-length album debut, The Fame, followed in August. Featuring fellow Akon affiliate Colby O'Donis, "Just Dance" slowly gathered momentum throughout 2008's latter half. The song debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart in August, at which time it had already become a massive club hit, but it didn't reach number one until January 2009. Internationally, the song proved similarly popular, reaching the Top Ten throughout much of Western Europe and beyond. In the wake of Lady GaGa's international breakthrough success with "Just Dance," the follow-up single "Poker Face" was an even larger hit, topping singles charts across the board with its combination of pop melodicism and club-worthy production. Two additional tracks -- "LoveGame" and "Paparrazi" -- also cracked the Top 10, and The Fame was still enjoying a spot on the Billboard Top 40 when its follow-up, The Fame Monster, appeared in November 2009. Although originally planned as a bonus disc (to be package alongside The Fame in a deluxe edition of Lady Gaga's debut), The Fame Monster was quickly expanded to eight tracks, thus warranting its own release. Meanwhile, the leadoff single "Bad Romance" became GaGa's fifth consecutive Top 10 single. Jason Birchmeier, All Music Guide
Birthplace: Yonkers, New York
Age: 23
Birthday: March 28, 1986
Lady Gaga is a singer-songwriter and trendsetter. Known for her catchy pop songs and extravagant makeup and fashion choices, Lady Gaga is in a league of her own.
Born Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, the singer-songwriter was called "Gaga" when she was in the studio.
Lady Gaga learned to play the piano by ear at the age of four!
She went on to write her first piano ballad at 13 and began performing at open mic nights by the age of 14.
When she was 17, Gaga was one of 20 people in the world to have gained early admission to the New York University's Tisch School of the Arts where she studied music. After she moved out of her parents' home, she began performing in the Lower East Side club scene.
When she was only 19, Gaga scored a record contract. At age 20, Gaga began working for Interscope Records as a songwriter, penning songs for pop acts such as the Pussycat Dolls.
The talented star says that she was heavily influenced by glam rockers David Bowie and Queen. She also says that '80s pop icons Madonna and Michael Jackson have also influenced her style.
News
Lady Gaga Opens Up... Again (12/2/2009)
Lady Gaga is on the cover of the January issue of Elle and she looks beautiful. That's because part of Lady Gaga's face is covered up. The woman is very unattractive.
Lady GaGa is a theatrical dance-pop performer whose debut single, the international chart-topping hit "Just Dance," established her as an up-and-coming superstar upon its release in 2008. Born Stefani Germanotta on March 28, 1986, the Yonkers native attended Convent of the Sacred Heart, a private all-girl Catholic school in Manhattan, before proceeding to study music at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts at age 17. Influenced by flamboyant glam rockers such as David Bowie and Freddie Mercury (she would later draw her stage name from the Queen song "Radio Ga-Ga") as well as '80s dance-poppers such as Madonna and Michael Jackson, she began playing the piano at a young age and started writing original material as a teenager. In 2007, she began to make a name for herself on the downtown Manhattan club scene with a performance art show billed as Lady GaGa and the Starlight Revue (co-featuring Lady Starlight; born Colleen Martin, a DJ and makeup professional), and music industry insiders began to take note. While Lady GaGa was initially signed to Def Jam in 2007, nothing came of that association, and ultimately it was pop-rap superstar Akon who took her under his wing, signing her to his vanity label Kon Live in association with Interscope Records.
In addition to working for Interscope as an in-house songwriter, Lady GaGa began preparing the launch of her solo career. Her debut single, "Just Dance," was released to radio in April 2008, and her full-length album debut, The Fame, followed in August. Featuring fellow Akon affiliate Colby O'Donis, "Just Dance" slowly gathered momentum throughout 2008's latter half. The song debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart in August, at which time it had already become a massive club hit, but it didn't reach number one until January 2009. Internationally, the song proved similarly popular, reaching the Top Ten throughout much of Western Europe and beyond. In the wake of Lady GaGa's international breakthrough success with "Just Dance," the follow-up single "Poker Face" was an even larger hit, topping singles charts across the board with its combination of pop melodicism and club-worthy production. Two additional tracks -- "LoveGame" and "Paparrazi" -- also cracked the Top 10, and The Fame was still enjoying a spot on the Billboard Top 40 when its follow-up, The Fame Monster, appeared in November 2009. Although originally planned as a bonus disc (to be package alongside The Fame in a deluxe edition of Lady Gaga's debut), The Fame Monster was quickly expanded to eight tracks, thus warranting its own release. Meanwhile, the leadoff single "Bad Romance" became GaGa's fifth consecutive Top 10 single. Jason Birchmeier, All Music Guide
Jaime Pressly Biography
It may surprise fans to learn that former tomboy-turned-sex symbol Jaime Pressly is actually pretty old-fashioned given her numerous provocative film roles and a revealing layout in Playboy magazine. It's no secret that Pressly shudders at the idea of going in front of the cameras for a love scene, and even considers onscreen kissing a little too intimate for comfort. Born in Kinston, NC, in July of 1977, young Pressly studied dance and gymnastics for 11 years before taking a turn as a model in the U.S., Italy, and Japan. Following an appearance on the cover of Teen magazine, Pressly began to gain momentum in the modeling world, and it seemed inevitable that she would soon make the leap to celluloid. Legally emancipated from her parents at the age of 15, Pressly made her feature debut as a teenage seductress in Poison Ivy: The New Seduction (she was offered the role after appearing as Drew Barrymore's body double in the original Poison Ivy [1992, Ringmaster (both 1998), and Poor White Trash (2000). On the small screen, Pressly made a big impression as a promiscuous dancer in the series Jack and Jill, and has made appearances on Hollywood Squares. In 1998, Pressly was married to Brodie Mitchell, resulting in a collective sigh of disappointment among her legions of male admirers, who have constructed countless Internet shrines to the toothsome actress. Increasingly in demand into the new millennium, Pressly appeared in such features as Tomcats, Joe Dirt, and Not Another Teen Movie (all 2001), as well as becoming the spokeswoman for Liz Claiborne's Lucky You fragrance. The actress would receive her widest exposure -- and critical acclaim to boot -- for her supporting role on the breakout hit TV series My Name Is Earl, in 2005. An Emmy nomination for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series would follow, in July of 2006. Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Laura Prepon
Date of Birth
7 March 1980, Watchung, New Jersey, USA
Birth Name
Laura H. Prepon
Nickname
Pre
Snaps
Height
5' 10" (1.78 m)
Mini Biography
Laura Prepon was born on March 7, 1980, in Watchung, New Jersey. Her father, Michael, died in 1994. Her mother's name is Marjorie. Laura is the youngest of five children--she has a brother named Brad and three sisters: Danielle, Jocelyn, and Stephanie. She attended Watchung Hills Regional High School. She studied at the Total Theater Lab in New York City, where she appeared in numerous theatrical presentations.
She started studying acting at the young age of 15 as well as dancing--ballet, jazz, and modern. She also played soccer and other sports. Before acting became her profession, she was a model, working in Paris, Milan, and elsewhere in Europe.
Laura resides in Watchung when not filming in Los Angeles. She loves sneakers and vintage clothes. Her favorite book is 'The Hobbit' by J.R.R. Tolkien.
IMDb Mini Biography By: Ryan McIntosh
Trivia
Hobbies include horseback riding, gymnastics, ice skating, ballet, tennis, golf, and playing the piano.
Resides in Watchung, New Jersey, when not filming in Los Angeles.
She and her fellow "That '70s Show" (1998) castmates, Topher Grace(Eric) and Danny Masterson (Hyde), have made guest appearances on "King of the Hill" (1997), but not in the same episode.
Ranked #84 in Stuff magazine's "102 Sexiest Women In The World" (2002)
She is of half-Russian-Jewish and half-Irish-Catholic descent.
Hated the Catholic school girl uniform she had to wear during the fifth season of "That '70s Show" (1998).
Due to the seven inch height difference between her and co-star Mila Kunis on "That '70s Show" (1998), Laura and Mila are often filmed sitting down so that they can appear in the frame together. At other times Mila wears platform shoes to give herself four extra inches.
Is very proud of being a New Jersey native.
Said her favorite actor is probably Harrison Ford.
Favorite book: "The Hobbit" by J.R.R. Tolkien.
Lived with actor Christopher Masterson. He is the brother of her "That '70s Show" (1998) co-star Danny Masterson.
Is a natural brunette. She was asked by producers of "That 70s Show" to dye her hair red for the role of Donna Pinciatti. Later in the show, in 2005, she dyed her hair blonde for a movie role playing the part of a serial killer. The producers of "That 70s Show" liked it, and asked her to keep it. Laura later decided she liked it, and has been blonde ever since.
Named #77 on the Maxim magazine "Hot 100 of 2005" list.
Was featured as #50 in Maxim Magazine's "Hot 100 of 2002" supplement. (2002)
Has attended U.F.C. shows.
Together with Danny Masterson and Christopher Masterson has invested in "Card Player Magazine".
Her mother is a high school teacher. One of her sisters is a lawyer.
Used to be a ballet dancer.
Personal Quotes
"I'm not a sun person."
"I don't like wearing '70s clothes at all."
"I'm a Jersey girl and proud of it."
"When people meet me, they think I'm going to be outgoing, but I like things low- key. I don't like people to think I'm bragging."
"Even in real life, I'd rather hang out with guys."
"I'm the tomboy so I got to be a little butch."
"I never wear makeup. When I wear makeup on the show I take it off as soon as I can. I just like the au natural thing."
7 March 1980, Watchung, New Jersey, USA
Birth Name
Laura H. Prepon
Nickname
Pre
Snaps
Height
5' 10" (1.78 m)
Mini Biography
Laura Prepon was born on March 7, 1980, in Watchung, New Jersey. Her father, Michael, died in 1994. Her mother's name is Marjorie. Laura is the youngest of five children--she has a brother named Brad and three sisters: Danielle, Jocelyn, and Stephanie. She attended Watchung Hills Regional High School. She studied at the Total Theater Lab in New York City, where she appeared in numerous theatrical presentations.
She started studying acting at the young age of 15 as well as dancing--ballet, jazz, and modern. She also played soccer and other sports. Before acting became her profession, she was a model, working in Paris, Milan, and elsewhere in Europe.
Laura resides in Watchung when not filming in Los Angeles. She loves sneakers and vintage clothes. Her favorite book is 'The Hobbit' by J.R.R. Tolkien.
IMDb Mini Biography By: Ryan McIntosh
Trivia
Hobbies include horseback riding, gymnastics, ice skating, ballet, tennis, golf, and playing the piano.
Resides in Watchung, New Jersey, when not filming in Los Angeles.
She and her fellow "That '70s Show" (1998) castmates, Topher Grace(Eric) and Danny Masterson (Hyde), have made guest appearances on "King of the Hill" (1997), but not in the same episode.
Ranked #84 in Stuff magazine's "102 Sexiest Women In The World" (2002)
She is of half-Russian-Jewish and half-Irish-Catholic descent.
Hated the Catholic school girl uniform she had to wear during the fifth season of "That '70s Show" (1998).
Due to the seven inch height difference between her and co-star Mila Kunis on "That '70s Show" (1998), Laura and Mila are often filmed sitting down so that they can appear in the frame together. At other times Mila wears platform shoes to give herself four extra inches.
Is very proud of being a New Jersey native.
Said her favorite actor is probably Harrison Ford.
Favorite book: "The Hobbit" by J.R.R. Tolkien.
Lived with actor Christopher Masterson. He is the brother of her "That '70s Show" (1998) co-star Danny Masterson.
Is a natural brunette. She was asked by producers of "That 70s Show" to dye her hair red for the role of Donna Pinciatti. Later in the show, in 2005, she dyed her hair blonde for a movie role playing the part of a serial killer. The producers of "That 70s Show" liked it, and asked her to keep it. Laura later decided she liked it, and has been blonde ever since.
Named #77 on the Maxim magazine "Hot 100 of 2005" list.
Was featured as #50 in Maxim Magazine's "Hot 100 of 2002" supplement. (2002)
Has attended U.F.C. shows.
Together with Danny Masterson and Christopher Masterson has invested in "Card Player Magazine".
Her mother is a high school teacher. One of her sisters is a lawyer.
Used to be a ballet dancer.
Personal Quotes
"I'm not a sun person."
"I don't like wearing '70s clothes at all."
"I'm a Jersey girl and proud of it."
"When people meet me, they think I'm going to be outgoing, but I like things low- key. I don't like people to think I'm bragging."
"Even in real life, I'd rather hang out with guys."
"I'm the tomboy so I got to be a little butch."
"I never wear makeup. When I wear makeup on the show I take it off as soon as I can. I just like the au natural thing."
Julie Chen
Julie Chen
Born: 6-Jan-1970
Birthplace: Queens, NY
Gender: Female
Race or Ethnicity: Asian
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Game Show Host
Nationality: United States
Executive summary: Host of Big Brother
Father: David Y. Chen
Mother: Wan Ling Chen
Sister: Gladys Chen (older)
Sister: Vicki Chen
Husband: Les Moonves (m. 23-Dec-2004, one son)
Son: Charlie Moonves (b. 24-Sep-2009)
High School: St. Francis Prep High School, Queens, NY
University: University of Southern California (1991)
Chinese Ancestry
TELEVISION
The Early Show
Big Brother Host
Nightline vacation relief desk assistant
Born: 6-Jan-1970
Birthplace: Queens, NY
Gender: Female
Race or Ethnicity: Asian
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Game Show Host
Nationality: United States
Executive summary: Host of Big Brother
Father: David Y. Chen
Mother: Wan Ling Chen
Sister: Gladys Chen (older)
Sister: Vicki Chen
Husband: Les Moonves (m. 23-Dec-2004, one son)
Son: Charlie Moonves (b. 24-Sep-2009)
High School: St. Francis Prep High School, Queens, NY
University: University of Southern California (1991)
Chinese Ancestry
TELEVISION
The Early Show
Big Brother Host
Nightline vacation relief desk assistant
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Halle Berry
Halle Berry (born August 14, 1966) is an American actress, former fashion model, and beauty queen. Berry received an Emmy, Golden Globe, SAG, and an NAACP Image award for Introducing Dorothy Dandridge and won an Academy Award for Best Actress and was also nominated for a BAFTA Award in 2001 more... her performance in Monster's Ball, becoming the first and, as of 2009, only woman of African American descent to have won the award for Best Actress. She is one of the highest-paid actresses in Hollywood and also a Revlon spokeswoman. She has also been involved in the production side of several of her films. less
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