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Donna (given Name)
Donna is an English-language feminine first name meaning "woman" in modern Italian, and "lady" or "mistress" in classical italian.https://www.treccani.it/vocabolario/donna/ See 2b for the comparison with "Don" The original meaning is closer to "lady of the home" and is a title of respect in Italy, equivalent to ''Don'' for gentlemen or lord. Don is the short form of Donald It is a common given name in the United States, particularly in Chicago, Florida, New York City, and Washington. It is rare as a surname. People with the given name *Donna Air (born 1979), English actress *Donna Axum (1942–2018), American beauty pageant winner, author, television executive producer, philanthropist and model * Donna Baird, American epidemiologist and evolutionary-population biologist * Donna J. Boley (born 1935), American politician * Donna Brazile, American political activist * Donna Burke, Australian singer, voice actress and businesswoman * Donna Cruz, Filipino pop singer * Donna D'Errico, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grammatical Gender
In linguistics, grammatical gender system is a specific form of noun class system, where nouns are assigned with gender categories that are often not related to their real-world qualities. In languages with grammatical gender, most or all nouns inherently carry one value of the grammatical category called ''gender''; the values present in a given language (of which there are usually two or three) are called the ''genders'' of that language. Whereas some authors use the term "grammatical gender" as a synonym of "noun class", others use different definitions for each; many authors prefer "noun classes" when none of the inflections in a language relate to sex. Gender systems are used in approximately one half of the world's languages. According to one definition: "Genders are classes of nouns reflected in the behaviour of associated words." Overview Languages with grammatical gender usually have two to four different genders, but some are attested with up to 20. #Gender contras ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Donna Air
Donna Marie Theresa Air (born 2 August 1979) is an English actress, television presenter and media personality. Early life and education Donna Marie Theresa Air was born on 2 August 1979, in Wallsend, North Tyneside, to receptionist Marie (née Lackenby) and mechanical engineer Trevor Air. The eldest of three children, Air has a sister, Francesca, and brother, Alexander. Air grew up in Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, where she attended St Oswald's Catholic Primary School and later Sacred Heart Convent School. Air was then educated at Gosforth High School, and also attended First Act Theatre, a local youth theatre group. Her fellow students at First Act Theatre included Jill Halfpenny and Anthony McPartlin. Air also modelled as a child, appearing in ads for Nissan, Asda and Lenor. Career First appearing as an extra on CBBC programme ''Byker Grove'' aged 10, Air was asked to audition for a role by a producer, and was subsequently cast as Charlie Charlton. In 1994, Air and her co- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Donna Gould
Donna Gould (born 10 June 1966) is an Australian former athlete and cyclist. She competed in the women's 3000 metres at the 1984 Summer Olympics and the women's individual road race at the 1988 Summer Olympics The 1988 Summer Olympics (), officially known as the Games of the XXIV Olympiad () and commonly known as Seoul 1988 ( ko, 서울 1988, Seoul Cheon gubaek palsip-pal), was an international multi-sport event held from 17 September to 2 October .... Gould is from McLaren Vale, SA, where she trained by running with her father past vineyards in preparation for the Los Angeles Olympics. In 1991 she was ranked in the top 10 women triathletes in Australia. References 1966 births Living people Australian female cyclists Australian female middle-distance runners Olympic athletes of Australia Olympic cyclists of Australia Athletes (track and field) at the 1984 Summer Olympics Cyclists at the 1988 Summer Olympics Place of birth missing (living people) 20th-ce ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Donna Feore
Donna Feore (née Starnes, born June 20, 1963) is a Canadian choreographer and theatre director, most noted for her work with the National Arts Centre and the Stratford Festival. Early life Donna Starnes was born in Dawson Creek, British Columbia on June 20, 1963. She grew up in Prince George, British Columbia. She began training in ballet at age seven and, after moving to Vancouver, studied at the Pacific Ballet Theatre. Career After being seen by Brian Macdonald in a revue at the Imperial Lounge at Toronto's Royal York Hotel, Feore was cast to make her Stratford debut, as Donna Starnes, in 1990 as a featured dancer in ''Guys and Dolls''. That season, she was asked by Richard Monette to choreograph the feast of the Lupercal in his production of ''Julius Caesar''. Feore has directed many musical theatre productions at Stratford, including '' Crazy for You'', ''The Sound of Music'', ''Guys and Dolls'' and ''A Chorus Line''. Feore has also worked with the National Arts Cen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Donna Fargo
Donna may refer to the short form of the honorific ''nobildonna'', the female form of Don (honorific) in Italian. People *Donna (given name); includes name origin and list of people and characters with the name * Roberto Di Donna (born 1968), Italian sports shooter * Fernand Donna (1922–1988), French sprint canoeist Places *Donna, Texas, USA *Dønna, Norway * Donna (crater), a tiny lunar crater on the near side of the Moon Music * The Donnas, American all-girl rock band * Donna (radio station), former Flemish music radio station located in Belgium * ''Donna'' (album), album by Donna Cruz * "Donna" (Ritchie Valens song), a 1958 song by Ritchie Valens, covered in the United Kingdom by Marty Wilde * "Donna" (10cc song), a 1972 song by 10cc * "Donna", song from ''Hair'' *"Donna", song by Wally Lewis * "Donna, Donna", a Yiddish song * "Donna the Prima Donna", a 1963 song by Dion Other * Hurricane Donna, Category 4 Atlantic hurricane in 1960 * ''Una donna'', 1906 novel by Sibilla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Donna Edwards
Donna Fern Edwards (born June 28, 1958) is an American politician who served as the U.S. representative for from 2008 to 2017. The district included most of Prince George's County, as well as part of Anne Arundel County. She is a member of the Democratic Party. A lawyer and longtime community activist, she defeated eight-term incumbent Albert Wynn in the 2008 Democratic primary and, following his resignation, won a special election on June 17, 2008, to fill the remainder of this term. She was sworn in two days later on June 19, becoming the first African-American woman to represent Maryland in the United States Congress. Edwards ran for a full term in November 2008, defeating Republican candidate Peter James with 85% of the vote. She ran for U.S. Senate in 2016 in the primary to replace retiring Barbara Mikulski instead of running for re-election to her Congressional seat but was defeated by Congressman Chris Van Hollen in the Democratic primary. In 2022, Edwards ran unsuccessfu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Donna Douglas
Donna Douglas (born Doris Ione Smith; September 26, 1932 – January 1, 2015) was an American actress and singer, known for her role as Elly May Clampett on ''The Beverly Hillbillies'' (1962–1971). Following her acting career, Douglas became a real-estate agent, gospel singer, inspirational speaker, and author of books for children and adults. Early life Douglas was born Doris Ione Smith in the community of Pride, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, on September 26, 1932. The younger of two children, she was the only daughter of Emmett Ratcliff Smith Sr.,Her father's obituary, published in ''Baton Rouge Advocate'', October 9, 1988, states: "Emmett R Smith Sr. — Died 2:30 pm Friday, October 7, 1988, near Port Allen, as the result of a boating accident. He was 81, a native of Baywood, and resident of Zachary. He was a retired Standard Oil Co. employee with 37 years service. Visiting at Galilee Baptist Church, Deerford Road, 12:30 pm to religious services at 2 p.m. Sunday, co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Donna Dixon
Donna Lynn Dixon is an American film and television actress, best known for playing Sonny Lumet in the TV series ''Bosom Buddies'' (1980-1982). Biography Dixon was born in Alexandria, Virginia, to Earl Dixon. Her father owned a nightclub in Lorton, Virginia, on U.S. 1 called Hillbilly Heaven. Career Dixon began her career as a model and was named Miss Virginia USA in 1976 and Miss District of Columbia World in 1977. She competed in both Miss USA 1976 and Miss World USA 1977. On television, Dixon portrayed Allison Hayes in the NBC drama ''Berringer's''. She co-starred with Tom Hanks in the early 1980s situation comedy ''Bosom Buddies'', playing the role of Sonny Lumet. Personal life Months after they worked together in the film ''Doctor Detroit'' (1983), Dixon and actor Dan Aykroyd married. They later starred together in the films '' Twilight Zone: The Movie'' (1983) (though they did not share any scenes), ''Spies Like Us'' (1985) and ''The Couch Trip'' (1988). Dixon and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Donna D'Errico
Donna Jeanette D'Errico (born March 30, 1968) is an American actress and model. She posed for ''Playboy'' as its Playmate of the Month for September 1995 and had a starring role (1996–1998) on the television series ''Baywatch''. She continues to act in films and on television. Career Before appearing in ''Playboy,'' D'Errico had a Las Vegas-based limousine company. When ''Playboy'' chose her as its Playmate of the Month for September 1995, her centerfold was photographed by Richard Fegley. She was chosen for a starring role on the television series ''Baywatch,'' as "Donna Marco" for two seasons, from 1996 to 1998. One installment of the program dealt with her ''Playboy'' layout. She was also a host of the show ''Battlebots'' and starred in '' Candyman: Day of the Dead''. For a time, she owned Zen Spa, a day spa in Calabasas, California. After leaving ''Baywatch'', she appeared in independent films, including '' Intervention,'' '' Inconceivable,'' and ''The Making of Plus O ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Donna Cruz
Donna Cruz Yrastorza-Larrazabal professionally known as Donna Cruz is a Filipina singer and actress. She is a member of the Philippine showbiz family Cruz. Her self-titled debut album ''Donna'' was well received by the general public and earned her a double platinum certification. Cruz's fourth studio album ''Habang May Buhay'' earned a certification of four-times platinum six months after its release. Its lead single "Only Me and You" became a radio hit in the Philippines during the summer of 1995. In December 1995, Cruz won Best Actress in a Supporting Role in the 1995 Metro Manila Film Festival for her portrayal as Noemi in the movie ''Muling Umawit ang Puso''. In 1996, Cruz starred in ''DoReMi'', while she also released '' Merry Christmas Donna''. In 1997, Cruz released '' Pure Donna'' which was certified three times platinum in 1998. Cruz had official PARI certifications for all her studio albums releases from 1989 up to her hiatus in 2000. Cruz returned to the music in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Donna Burke
Donna Burke is an Australian voice actress, singer, narrator and businesswoman. She is also known for her vocal work on songs produced for video game series such as ''Metal Gear'' and ''Final Fantasy''. Biography Burke graduated from Edith Cowan University. Her education included "operatic voice, speech and drama" and she received classical voice training for ten years. From 1989 to 1995, Burke taught Media, English and Religious Education to senior students at Chisholm Catholic College. She moved to Japan in 1996 and initially worked as a teacher of English before obtaining some recording work. Burke married Bill Benfield, a British former teacher. In 2004, Burke and Benfield started a record label, Dagmusic, which catered for foreign artists. Burke released her debut album, ''Lost and Found'', through Dagmusic. Burke has worked as a freelance announcer at NHK since 1999. She is also the lyricist for numerous Japanese TV commercials, anime songs and J-pop group tunes. Burk ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Donna Brazile
Donna Lease Brazile (; born December 15, 1959) is an American political strategist, campaign manager and political analyst who served twice as acting Chair of the Democratic National Committee (DNC). She is currently an ABC News contributor, and was previously a Fox News contributor until her resignation in May 2021. Brazile was also previously a CNN contributor, but resigned in October 2016, after WikiLeaks revealed that she shared two debate questions with Hillary Clinton's campaign during the 2016 United States presidential election. A member of the Democratic Party, Brazile was the first African American woman to direct a major presidential campaign, acting as campaign manager for Al Gore in 2000. She has also worked on several presidential campaigns for Democratic candidates, including Jesse Jackson and Walter Mondale–Geraldine Ferraro in 1984, and for Dick Gephardt in the 1988 Democratic primary. She served as the acting chair of the Democratic National Committee ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
