Thursday, January 17, 2008

Candice Michelle



Famous as :
Model, actress, professional wrestler
Birth Name :
Candice Michelle Beckman
Birth Date :
September 30, 1978
Birth Place :
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Spouse :
Ken Gee Ehrlich (since May 07, 2005)
Claim to fame :
World Wrestling Entertainment Superstar
2007 : Horrorween
2006 : Living the Dream
2002 : Province 77
2001 : Tomcats

Kate Beckinsale



Famous as :
Actress
Birth Name :
Kathryn Bailey Beckinsale
Birth Date :
July 26, 1973
Birth Place :
London, England, UK
Spouse :
Len Wiseman (film director, since May 09, 2004)
Claim to fame :
As Nurse Lt. Evelyn Johnson in "Pearl Harbor" (2001)
Kate Beckinsale has meaningfully represented one of highly acknowledged British actresses to survive the adversity of Hollywood's showbiz. Being bold and attractive in appearance, she is amid the process to a constant thriving career to top the chart of Hollywood's leading female actresses.
2008 : Winged Creatures
2008 : Whiteout
2008 : Nothing But the Truth
2007 : Snow Angels
2007 : Vacancy
2006 : Click
2006 : Underworld: Evolution
2004 : Van Helsing

Stacey Dash


Famous as :
Actress
Birth Name :
Stacey Dash
Birth Date :
January 20, 1966
Birth Place :
The Bronx, New York, USA
Spouse :
Brian Lovell (since July 16, 1999)
Claim to fame :
As Dionne "Dee" Davenport in TV series "Clueless" (1996)
2008 : I Could Never Be Your Woman
2007 : Nora's Hair Salon II
2007 : Ghost Image
2006 : Fashion Victim
2005 : Getting Played
2005 : Lethal Eviction
2003 : View From The Top
2003 : Gang of Roses

Nicole Richie


Actress
Birth Name :
Nicole Camilla Escovedo
Birth Date :
September 21, 1981
Birth Place :
Berkeley, California, USA
Claim to fame :
Star of the 2003 reality series "The Simple Life"
Known as the daughter of renowned pop singer Lionel Richie and a lively socialite, Nicole Richie is undeniably rich also popular. To most people, her life seems to be a perfect one for she has got everything they have dreamt of. Nevertheless, behind all of these actually lies some bitterness that she had to endure before she could rise from her downfall and overcame all the trouble in her life. A unique mix of Caucasian, Black, and Mexican ethnicity, Nicole was born on September 21, 1981 in Berkeley, California. Given the name Nicole Camilla Escovedo, she is the biological daughter of a Latin musician named Peter Michael Escovedo III and an anonymous backstage female assistant of Lionel Richie during his world tour in 1980. Raised alone by Escovedo who was also a member of Richie's band, little Nicole spent most of her time on the backstage and studio since her father often took her along by his side.

Alexa Vega


Famous as :
Actress
Birth Name :
Alexa Ellesse Vega
Birth Date :
August 27, 1988
Birth Place :
Miami, Florida, USA
Claim to fame :
As Carmen Elizabeth Juanita Echo Sky Bravo Cortez in the Spy Kids trilogy
Born to be a star, that's what Alexa Ellesse Vega predestined. The teen actress shot to fame on her early age when she played the role of Carmen Cortez, the young secret agent in the 007 spoof "Spy Kids" (2001). Her story of life began when she was born on August 27, 1988 in Miami, Florida, USA. She then spent her early years living on a nearby Florida farm for a while before her family relocated to California when she was just 4. There in the new place, her mother, Gina Rue, got a job with a talent agency. It wasn't until Gina spotted her precocity that she later brought Lex, that's her nickname, to an audition for Burt Reynolds' TV series “Evening Shade.” What a great start that she successfully landed the two-year gig on her first try.
2008 : Repo! The Genetic Opera
2007 : The Beautiful Ordinary
2005 : Odd Girl Out
2004 : State's Evidence
2004 : Sleepover
2003 : Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over
2002 : Spy Kids 2: Island of Lost Dreams
2001 : Follow the Stars Home

Piper Perabo


Famous as :
Actress
Birth Name :
Piper Lisa Perabo
Birth Date :
October 31, 1976
Birth Place :
Dallas, Texas, USA
Claim to fame :
As Violet Sanford in "Coyote Ugly" (2000)
Wisely uses her excellent acting skills and intelligence to differentiate herself from other striking actresses, Piper Lisa Perabo sure is an extraordinary figure to look at. A Dallas, Texas native of Portuguese and Norwegian ancestry, she was born on October 31, 1976 as the eldest of three children to George William Perabo and Mary Charlotte Ulland. Looking from her enthusiasm to make stage adaptations of her favorite books in her grandmother's living room during her childhood, it was clearly apparent that the little girl has developed an interest in performing characters at such a young age. This fondness extended to her teen years for she was eagerly involved in all yearly musicals of Toms River High School North where she studied at, followed by the decision to take theater major at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio after her graduation in 1994.
2008 : South of the Border
2008 : The Heaven Project
2007 : Ashes
2007 : Carriers
2007 : Because I Said So
2006 : The Prestige
2006 : 10th & Wolf
2006 : First Snow

Jessica Biel


Famous as :
Actress
Birth Name :
Jessica Claire Biel
Birth Date :
March 03, 1982
Birth Place :
Ely, Minnesota, USA
Claim to fame :
As Mary Camden on TV series "7th Heaven" (1996 - 2002)
With her striking look and excellent acting, Jessica Claire Biel unmistakably would rise to be a precious jewel in Hollywood film industry. As her career keeps running smoothly and steadily, the future indeed looks bright on her. Tracing back to the past, Jessica was born on March 3, 1982 in Ely, Minnesota as the only daughter of John and Kim Biel. At a very young age, her parents decided to move to Boulder, Colorado, taking along little Jessica and her younger brother, Justin. Her interest in acting grew when she watched a musical film production entitled "Annie" (1982). This triggered her to join the local theater, starring in various plays, such as "Beauty and the Beast," "The Invisible People," "Annie," and "The Sound of Music."

Jennifer Aniston


Famous as :
Actress
Birth Name :
Jennifer Joanna Aniston
Birth Date :
February 11, 1969
Birth Place :
Sherman Oaks, California, USA
Spouse :
Brad Pitt (actor, 29-Jul-00 - 2-Oct-05)
Claim to fame :
As Rachel Green in TV series "Friends" (1994-2004)
Known for her magnetic charm and whip-smart comic timing which easily work their way to capture every audience's attention, Jennifer Joanna Aniston has no doubt emerged to be one of the most prominent Hollywood actresses of her generation. Coming from a showbiz family, Jen was born on February 11, 1969 in Sherman Oaks, California as the only daughter of model/actress Nancy Dow and actor John Aniston whose name originally was Ioannis Anastassakis. Though inherits the Greek blood from her father, she never carries his initial surname since her grandfather had anglicized it to Aniston when he immigrated to the States around 1930s. As a young child, the girl spent most of her early life in New York after previously lived in Greece for one year to then attend Rudolf Steiner School's drama club where she began flourishing an interest in acting. This growing passion for the field subsequently led her to enroll in Manhattan's Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts at the age of 15.

Raven-Symone


Famous as :
Actress, singer, former model
Birth Name :
Raven-Symone Christina Pearman
Birth Date :
December 10, 1985
Birth Place :
Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Claim to fame :
As Raven Baxter in TV series "That's So Raven" (2003-2007)
2009 : College Road Trip
2008 : Further Adventures in Babysitting
2006 : Everyone's Hero
2006 : For One Night
2005 : Kim Possible: So the Drama
2004 : Zenon: Z3
2004 : The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement
2004 : That's So Raven: Supernaturally Stylish

Liam Aiken


Famous as :
Actor
Birth Name :
Liam Padraic Aiken
Birth Date :
January 07, 1990
Birth Place :
New York, USA
Claim to fame :
As Klaus in "Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events" (2004)
2008 : Airborn
2006 : Fay Grim
2004 : Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events
2003 : Good Boy!
2002 : Road to Perdition
2001 : The Rising Place
2001 : Sweet November
2000 : I Dreamed of Africa

Liam Aiken


Famous as :
Actor
Birth Name :
Liam Padraic Aiken
Birth Date :
January 07, 1990
Birth Place :
New York, USA
Claim to fame :
As Klaus in "Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events" (2004)
2008 : Airborn
2006 : Fay Grim
2004 : Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events
2003 : Good Boy!
2002 : Road to Perdition
2001 : The Rising Place
2001 : Sweet November
2000 : I Dreamed of Africa

Rachel McAdams


Famous as :
Actress
Birth Name :
Rachel Anne McAdams
Birth Date :
October 07, 1976
Birth Place :
London, Ontario, Canada
Claim to fame :
As Regina George in "Mean Girls" (2004)
While most people had to undergo such a long, winding, and rocky path to establish themselves as well-known actors, Rachel Anne McAdams providentially experienced a flat and smooth one to quickly position herself on the spotlight. Moreover, she only went through quite a brief period before developed as one of the most promising actresses in the Hollywood movie industry. Not only blessed with a mesmerizing look as well as remarkable talent, she also has been bestowed a great luck indeed.

Eva Longoria


Famous as :
Actress
Birth Name :
Eva Jacqueline Longoria
Birth Date :
March 15, 1975
Birth Place :
Corpus Christi, Texas, USA
Spouse :
Tyler Christopher (actor, 20-Jan-02 - 19-Jan-04), Tony Parker (NBA basketball star, since 6-Jul-07)
Claim to fame :
As psychotic Isabella Brana Williams on "The Young and the Restless" (2001-2003)
Early in her life, "the ugly duckling" Eva Jacqueline Longoria probably had never imagined that she would transform into a beautiful swan, becoming one of the hottest promising actresses in the United States. Being the youngest in Longoria family, she is different from her three other sisters for her dark complexion as well as her darker eyes and hair. Nevertheless, she passed her childhood happily, grew up on her parents' ranch in Corpus Christi, Texas, which also was her place of birth. Born on March 15, 1975 she made her way to successfully earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology at Texas A&M University in Kingsville.

Paris Hilton


Famous as :
Hilton Hotel heiress, model, singer, actress, writer
Birth Name :
Paris Whitney Hilton
Birth Date :
February 17, 1981
Birth Place :
New York, USA
Claim to fame :
Reality show "The Simple Life" (2003)
American model and actress Paris Whitney Hilton was born in New York on February 17, 1981, to a former actress Kathy Richards and a real estate mogul and Hotel Hilton empire heir Richard Hilton. Paris, that's how people usually call her, is the eldest of her three other siblings, Nicholai Olivia "Nicky Hilton," Barron Nicholas Hilton and Conrad Hughes Hilton. Born in a rich and educated family, she once attended school, though later on drooped out and didn't go to school ever since. She had ever briefly studied at the Buckley School in Sherman Oaks, California and attended the Canterbury School, a boarding school in Connecticut, during her junior year before transferred to Dwight School in New York City, but was finally dropped out after few months there and got a GED.

Daniel Radcliffe


Famous as :
Actor
Birth Name :
Daniel Jacob Radcliffe
Birth Date :
July 23, 1989
Birth Place :
Fulham, London, England, UK
Claim to fame :
As Harry Potter in "Harry Potter" series
Although his parents are closely related to entertainment field due to their occupations, Daniel Jacob Radcliffe actually had been kept from the show business since he was still at such a young age. Being a literary agent of ICM and a casting agent, Alan and Marcia Gresham Radcliffe probably just wanted their only child to spend his life normally like other children did. Nevertheless, little Daniel's love to acting was unstoppable despite the discouragement as he was eagerly involved in the stage productions of his school. Looking upon his enthusiasm, the couple eventually softened and allowed him to enter the film industry. Marcia even helped her son to send his picture to BBC television for the audition of "David Copperfield" in which Daniel later earned the role of young Copperfield in 1999.

Scarlett Johansson


Famous as :
Actress
Birth Name :
Scarlett I. Johansson
Birth Date :
November 22, 1984
Birth Place :
New York, New York, USA
Claim to fame :
As Grace MacLean in "The Horse Whisperer" (1998)
Having been noticed for possessing fine skills and elegance that transcend her young age, Scarlett I. Johansson surely has risen to be one of Hollywood's most promising young actresses of the 21st century. Born on November 22, 1984 in New York City, New York, she is a Danish, Polish, and Jewish descendant for being the youngest daughter of Karsten and Melanie Johansson. Scarlett grew up happily alongside her twin brother, Hunter; two other siblings Adrian and Vanessa, plus an older half brother named Christian. Her deep interest in acting came up when she just barely 3 years old as she told her mother that she had the fire in her brain to act. With her mother's support, she started to enter some auditions for films and managed to land her first role at the age of 8 in the off-Broadway production of "Sophistry" at New York's Playwrights Horizons Theatre.

MORE : Scarlett Johansson biography

Lisa Robin Kelly


Famous as :
Actress
Birth Name :
Lisa Robin Kelly
Birth Date :
March 05, 1970
Birth Place :
Southington, Connecticut, USA
Claim to fame :
As Laurie Forman in TV series "That '70s Show" (1998)
2005 : The Food Chain: A Hollywood Scarytale
2002 : Alikes
1999 : Jawbreaker
1999 : Late Last Night
1999 : Clubland
1999 : Kill the Man
1998 : Young Hearts Unlimited
1998 : The Survivor