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Daphnée Duplaix
Daphnée Lynn Duplaix Samuel (born August 18, 1976) is an American actress and model. Career After appearing in ''Playboy'' magazine as Playmate of the Month July 1997, she appeared in several ''Playboy'' videos. Her Playmate pictorial was photographed by Richard Fegley. In early ''Playboy'' publications her first name is spelled Daphneé (with an acute accent on the second 'e'). Her ''Playboy'' centerfold is signed ''Daphnee'', and she also used that form on her official web site. Duplaix became a regular cast member on the American television soap opera ''Passions'' in 2004, playing Valerie Davis until 2008. In January 2009, Duplaix served as a host of the Playboy TV game show ''Show Us Your Wits''. She next began appearing as Rachel Gannon on the ABC ABC are the first three letters of the Latin script known as the alphabet. ABC or abc may also refer to: Arts, entertainment, and media Broadcasting * American Broadcasting Company, a commercial U.S. TV broadcaster ** ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rachel Gannon
Rachel Gannon is a fictional character on the ABC soap opera ''One Life to Live''. She is the daughter of attorneys Nora Hanen and Hank Gannon. Casting Ellen Bethea originated the role from February 1992 through 1995, by Mari Morrow from February 15, 1995 to February 21, 1996, and subsequently by Sandra P. Grant from April 30, 1996 through August 3, 1998. Bethea returned for brief appearances in 2000, 2001, 2002, May to June 2005 and October 2005. Daphnée Duplaix played the character from April 7, 2009 to March 23, 2010. Storylines Rachel, the biracial daughter of divorced Llanview lawyers Hank Gannon and Nora Hanen, comes to town in 1992 after her father is named district attorney of Llantano County. She soon enrolls in Llanview University studying law, where she befriends Kevin Buchanan, who had recently gained custody of his infant son Duke. Rachel and Kevin eventually begin a romantic relationship; their romance falls apart in 1993 as Kevin is wrongly accused of being a parti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Wayans Bros
''The Wayans Bros.'' is an American sitcom television series that aired on The WB from January 11, 1995, to May 20, 1999. The series starred real life brothers Shawn and Marlon Wayans. The series also starred John Witherspoon and Anna Maria Horsford (season 2 onward). Premise Shawn and Marlon Williams (Shawn Wayans and Marlon Wayans) are brothers who live in an apartment on 117th street in Harlem. Shawn owns a local newsstand, where he and his brother Marlon work on a daily basis. In the show's second season (in 1995), the newsstand and Pops' Joint, the restaurant owned by their father, John "Pops" Williams (John Witherspoon) were moved downtown into the fictional Neidermeyer Building, in Rockefeller Center, where Dee Baxter ( Anna Maria Horsford (onwards from Season 2) works as a security guard. Season 2 transitions Many transitions were made in season 2: * Shawn's former girlfriend, Lisa Saunders (Lela Rochon), did not return for the rest of the series. * Monique (Paula Ja ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Steve Harvey Show
''The Steve Harvey Show'' is an American television sitcom that aired on The WB from August 25, 1996, to February 17, 2002. It was created by Winifred Hervey and directed by Stan Lathan. Synopsis Steve Hightower (Steve Harvey) is a 1970s funk legend who is now a music teacher/vice principal at Booker T. Washington High School on Chicago's West Side. Budget cutbacks meant Steve also had to teach drama and art, much to his surprise. Cedric Robinson (Cedric the Entertainer) is a coach at the high school, and Steve's longtime best friend. The principal of Booker T. Washington High is Steve's former classmate, Regina Grier (Wendy Raquel Robinson), whom Steve affectionately calls "Piggy", because she was overweight in childhood. Steve forms a strong bond with two of his students: Romeo Santana ( Merlin Santana), a stylish, self-absorbed ladies' man, and the equally vacuous Stanley Kuznocki, nicknamed Bullethead (William Lee Scott) - acting as their mentor, and gradually, accepts them ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heart Of The Beholder
''Heart of the Beholder'' is a 2005 drama film that was written and directed by Ken Tipton. It is based on Tipton's own experience as the owner of a chain of videocassette rental stores in the 1980s. Tipton and his family had opened the first videocassette rental stores in St. Louis in 1980; their business was destroyed by a campaign of Christian fundamentalists who objected to the chain's carrying the film '' The Last Temptation of Christ'' for rental. The film showed at the 2005 Westwood Film Festival. Critic Ryan Cracknell summarized the film, "There's no shortage of material for writer-director Ken Tipton to work with here. That alone makes ''Heart of the Beholder'' a film of interest. It is in many ways a politically charged film as it touches on issues of freedom of speech, religious beliefs and all out fanaticism. Still, I didn't think it was charged with enough balance and I think a large part had to do with the film's inconsistent pacing." The film won the best feat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Fighting Temptations
''The Fighting Temptations'' is a 2003 American musical comedy film directed by Jonathan Lynn, written by Elizabeth Hunter and Saladin K. Patterson, and distributed by Paramount Pictures and MTV Films. The main plot revolves around Darrin Hill (Cuba Gooding Jr.) who travels to his hometown of Monte Carlo, Georgia as he attempts to revive a church choir in order to enter a gospel competition with the help of a beautiful lounge singer and childhood friend, Lilly (Beyoncé Knowles), with whom he falls in love. Through the choir's music, Darrin brings the church community back together all the while seeking a relationship with Lilly. The film is notable for its soundtrack and ensemble cast. The film received mixed reviews upon release. Plot In 1980, a young boy named Darrin Hill (Cuba Gooding Jr.) and his mother, MaryAnn (Faith Evans), are run out of town after MaryAnn was soon discovered to be a singing secular music when she also sings in a church choir. Aunt Sally (Ann Nesby) atte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lost & Found (1999 Film)
''Lost & Found'' is a 1999 American romantic comedy film directed by Jeff Pollack, written by J. B. Cook, Marc Meeks, and David Spade, and starring Spade, Sophie Marceau, Patrick Bruel, Artie Lange, Mitchell Whitfield, and Martin Sheen. Plot Restaurant owner Dylan Ramsey is head-over-heels in love with his new neighbor, a French cellist named Lila. In a desperate attempt to garner her affections, he kidnaps her beloved pet dog and offers to help her find him on a phantom dog hunt. A wrench is thrown in his plans, however, when the dog swallows his best friend's diamond ring, and things get worse for Dylan as Lila's ex-fiancée, Rene, arrives to win her back. Cast * David Spade as Dylan Ramsey * Sophie Marceau as Lila Dubois * Patrick Bruel as Rene * Artie Lange as Wally Slack * Mitchell Whitfield as Mark Gildewell * Martin Sheen as Millstone * Christian Clemenson as Ray * Estelle Harris as Mrs. Stubblefield * Marla Gibbs as Enid * Rose Marie as Clara * Carole Cook as Sylvia * Mic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Foolish (film)
''Foolish'' is a 1999 comedy drama film directed by Dave Meyers and starring Master P and Eddie Griffin. It was No Limit Films second theatrical release after ''I Got the Hook-Up''. Plot Quentin "Fifty Dollah" Waise (Master P) is involved in a crime ring that earns him good money but worries his grandmother Odetta (Marla Gibbs), who dotes on him and encourages him to follow a more righteous path. Fifty Dollah's brother Miles "Foolish" Waise (Eddie Griffin), who got his nickname from Odetta, is an aspiring comedian, but his inability to get his career going convinces his older sibling he's wasting his talents. The movie pays homage to several of Griffin's idols, such as Redd Foxx, Robin Harris and Sammy Davis, Jr. who appear as feet under restroom stalls while he prepares to perform. His idols inspire Foolish to do well in his shows, which are widely attended and scheduled last to keep the bar customers drinking, but he has home trouble with his girlfriend and their son, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kickboxing Academy
''Kickboxing Academy'', also known as ''Teen Boxer'', is a 1997 American action film directed by Richard Gabai and starring Steven Bauer and Chyler Leigh. Plot Brothers Brian and Chet set out in Chet's red convertible to drop Brian off at Kickboxing Academy, a Dojo run by the kind and caring instructor June. Across the street from Kickboxing Academy is the brutal Fatal Combat dojo, run by the ruthless and psychotic instructor Tarbeck. At a party, Kickboxing Academy students Cindy and Melinda are propositioned by three students from Fatal Combat. They refuse the advances of the Fatal Combat students. Treck and Soupy, also in attendance at the party, leave. On their way home Treck and Soupy are attacked by the Fatal Combat students, but are defended by a mysterious, long haired figure. Chet leaves the garage he works at in his red convertible to go pick up Cindy, his girlfriend. They stop at a gas station, where the attendant is the mysterious, long haired figure. He is reveale ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Blackout (1997 Film)
''The Blackout'' is a 1997 American drama film directed by Abel Ferrara and starring Matthew Modine. It was screened out of competition at the 1997 Cannes Film Festival. Plot Matty is an actor and popular film star who is tired of Hollywood life and moves to Miami, where he makes a marriage proposal to his French girlfriend Annie. She is not ready to marry him, and it is revealed that she had an abortion. Depressed because he lost his baby (though it was he who initially asked for abortion), Matty, together with his friend Micky, go out for a wild night. At a nightclub, they meet a young waitress also named Annie and at the end of the night Matty passes out. A year and a half later, Matty lives in New York, leads a clean life visiting AA meetings and has a relationship with an attractive model named Susan. He is still obsessed with his former girlfriend Annie, and about the mysterious missing part of his night back in Miami. Matty travels back to Miami to look up some old friends ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Striptease (film)
''Striptease'' is a 1996 American black comedy film written, co-produced, and directed by Andrew Bergman, and starring Demi Moore, Armand Assante, Ving Rhames, Robert Patrick and Burt Reynolds. Based on Carl Hiaasen's novel of the same name, the film centers on an FBI secretary-turned-stripper who becomes involved in both a child-custody dispute and corrupt politics. Moore was paid a then-unprecedented $12.5 million to star in ''Striptease'', making her the highest-paid film actress up to that time. The film was released theatrically on June 28, 1996, by Columbia Pictures and grossed $113 million worldwide against its $50 million budget. However, it was panned by critics, and has come to be evaluated as one of the worst movies ever made. It won six Golden Raspberry Awards, including Worst Picture. The debacle of the film marked a downturn in Moore's career. Plot Former FBI secretary Erin Grant loses custody of her young daughter Angela to her ex-husband Dar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
