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Eva Püssa
Eva Püssa (born Eva Ütt; 16 June 1971) is an Estonian stage, film, voice and television actress and radio personality. Early life and education Eva Püssa was born Eva Ütt in Tartu. Her father was Helmut-Endel Ütt and her mother's maiden name was Kalaus. She is the youngest of three siblings; her eldest sister is journalist Maire Aunaste and her next eldest sister is Tiina Prentsel. She attended Tartu 5 Secondary School (now, Tartu Tamme Gymnasium), graduating in 1990. Afterwards, she applied and was accepted to study at the EMA Higher Drama School (now, the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre), graduating in 2000. Among her graduating classmates were actors Kersti Heinloo, Margus Prangel, Maarja Jakobson, Katrin Pärn, Tambet Tuisk, Piret Simson and directors Urmas Lennuk, Tiit Ojasoo and Vahur Keller. Stage career Following her graduation from drama school, Püssa began an engagement as an actress at the Estonian State Puppet and Youth Theatre ( NUKU Theatre) in Tal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tartu
Tartu is the second largest city in Estonia after the Northern European country's political and financial capital, Tallinn. Tartu has a population of 91,407 (as of 2021). It is southeast of Tallinn and 245 kilometres (152 miles) northeast of Riga, Latvia. Tartu lies on the Emajõgi river, which connects the two largest lakes in Estonia, Lake Võrtsjärv and Lake Peipus. From the 13th century until the end of the 19th century, Tartu was known in most of the world by variants of its historical name Dorpat. Tartu, the largest urban centre of southern Estonia, is often considered the "intellectual capital city" of the country, especially as it is home to the nation's oldest and most renowned university, the University of Tartu (founded in 1632). Tartu also houses the Supreme Court of Estonia, the Ministry of Education and Research, the Estonian National Museum, and the oldest Estonian-language theatre, Vanemuine. It is also the birthplace of the Estonian Song Festivals. Tar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Kander
John Harold Kander (born March 18, 1927) is an American composer, known largely for his work in the musical theater. As part of the songwriting team Kander and Ebb (with lyricist Fred Ebb), Kander wrote the scores for 15 musicals, including ''Cabaret'' (1966) and ''Chicago'' (1975), both of which were later adapted into acclaimed films. He and Ebb also wrote the standard " New York, New York" (also known as "Theme from ''New York, New York''"). Early life John Kander, the second son of Harold and Bernice (Aaron) Kander, was born on March 18, 1927, in Kansas City, Missouri. He has stated that he grew up in a loving, middle-class Jewish family and maintained a lifelong close relationship with his older brother, Edward, who became a sales manager at a brokerage house in the city. John attributes his early interest in music (starting at age four) to the family's love of singing around the piano. His first composition was a Christmas carol, written during second-grade mathematics cl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1971 Births
* The year 1971 had three partial solar eclipses ( February 25, July 22 and August 20) and two total lunar eclipses (February 10, and August 6). The world population increased by 2.1% this year, the highest increase in history. Events January * January 2 – 66 people are killed and over 200 injured during a crush in Glasgow, Scotland. * January 5 – The first ever One Day International cricket match is played between Australia and England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. * January 8 – Tupamaros kidnap Geoffrey Jackson, British ambassador to Uruguay, in Montevideo, keeping him captive until September. * January 9 – Uruguayan president Jorge Pacheco Areco demands emergency powers for 90 days due to kidnappings, and receives them the next day. * January 12 – The landmark United States television sitcom ''All in the Family'', starring Carroll O'Connor as Archie Bunker, debuts on CBS. * January 14 – Seventy Brazilian political prisoners ar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Estonian Public Broadcasting
Estonian may refer to: * Something of, from, or related to Estonia, a country in the Baltic region in northern Europe * Estonians, people from Estonia, or of Estonian descent * Estonian language * Estonian cuisine * Estonian culture See also * * Estonia (other) * Languages of Estonia * List of Estonians This is a list of notable Estonians. Architects * Andres Alver (born 1953) *Dmitri Bruns (1929–2020) * Karl Burman (1882–1965) * Eugen Habermann (1884–1944) *Georg Hellat (1870–1943) *Otto Pius Hippius (1826–1883) * Erich Jacoby (1885†... {{Disambiguation Language and nationality disambiguation pages ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andrus Kivirähk
Andrus Kivirähk (born 17 August 1970) is an Estonian writer, a playwright, topical satirist, and screenwriter. As of 2004, 25,000 copies of his novel ''Rehepapp ehk November'' (''Old Barny or November'') had been sold, making him the most popular 21st century Estonian writer. His book '' Mees, kes teadis ussisõnu'' (''The Man Who Spoke Snakish'') (2007) has been one of the top selling books in Estonia. He has been a member of the Estonian Writers' Union (in Estonian: ''Eesti Kirjanike Liit'') since 1996. Radio work Andrus Kivirähk and Mart Juur host a humorous and satirical weekly radio show, ''Rahva Oma Kaitse'' (''People's Own Defense''), on the Raadio 2 channel of Estonian public broadcaster ERR. Every time the Eurovision Song Contest takes place, it is also aired on Raadio 2, and Juur and Kivirähk air a 'special' on top of the live broadcast. Publications in Estonian * ''Rehepapp ehk November'' (2000) * '' Mees, kes teadis ussisõnu'' (2007) *'' Memoirs of Ivan Orav, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
TV3 (Estonia)
TV3 is a commercial television channel targeted at an Estonian language audience owned by Providence Equity Partners. History It was founded in 1996 after two recently established television stations, EVTV and RTV, were merged. TV3 has two sister channels. TV6 is a television channel targeted at entertainment television channel in Estonia, launched in 2002. TV8 is an entertainment television channel, launched as a digital sister channel to TV3 in 2009. For several years, TV3 had better ratings than the other private channel, Kanal 2. The situation changed in 2006, when Kanal 2 made some big changes in their programme. TV3 ratings fell and shows had problems getting enough viewers to reach the Top 10 of the week. Later that year, programme director Jüri Pihel left TV3. In 2009 all Baltic TV3 channels introduced new red-white visual identity, logo and slogan. The slogan was "Tere tulemast koju!" (''Welcome home!''). News programme "Seitsmesed uudised" (''News at 7'') was disc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kelgukoerad
''Kelgukoerad'' is an Estonian criminal television series, which aired on the Kanal 2 television channel. The series is directed by . The series was on the air from 2006-2013. Casts * Kelk (Kalju Komissarov) * Mart ( Madis Milling) * Robert (Olaf Suuder) * Elviira (Ita Ever Ita Ever (born Ilse Ever; 1 April 1931, Paide, Järva County) is an Estonian film, radio, theater and television actress. She is widely regarded as a Grand Old Lady of Estonian theatre. Biography She began her career in 1953 as a stage actress ...) References {{Reflist Estonian television series Kanal 2 original programming ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kanal 2
Kanal 2 is a privately owned Estonian television channel. Its literal name in English is "Channel 2". The channel was established by Ilmar Taska. The channel began broadcasting on 1 October 1993. History The channel started broadcasting on October 1, 1993, the first program seen on the new network being the Estonian animated film Kapsapea (Cabbage Head). The channel in its initial phase broadcast on weekends, beginning December 17 that year, week-round broadcasts started. Programmes The list might not reflect the current lineup of television shows. Estonian * '' Baar'' ( The Bar) * ''Jumal tänatud, et sa siin oled!'' (Thank God You're Here) * '' Kelgukoerad'' (crime series) * ''Kuldvillak'' (Jeopardy!) * ''Kuum hind'' (The Price Is Right) * '' Ma näen su häält'' (I Can See Your Voice) * ''Reporter'' (daily news program) * ''Reporter+'' (weekly news program) * '' Saladused'' (Secrets) * ''Tantsud tähtedega'' ( Dancing with the Stars) * ''Tõehetk'' ( Nada más que la ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Exitfilm
Exitfilm is an Estonian movie studio established in 1992 that produces and distributes feature films, short films and documentaries. Exitfilm's international co-productions include Lilja 4-Ever by Lukas Moodysson (Sweden), ''Unforgettable'' by Anders Rønnow Karlund (Denmark) and ''Rothschild’s Violin'' by Edgardo Cozarinsky (France). On the list of Estonian feature films produced would be the Shop of Dreams ( et, Stiilipidu) in 2005 co-produced with Finland, directed by Peeter Urbla one of the founders of Exitfilm.Agent Wild Duck (2002) co-produced with Zentropa in Denmark ) , song = ( en, "King Christian stood by the lofty mast") , song_type = National and royal anthem , image_map = EU-Denmark.svg , map_caption = , subdivision_type = Sovereign state , subdivision_name = Danish Realm, Kingdom of Denmark ... was directed by Marko Raat. References Film production companies of Estonia Mass media companies established in 1992 Estonian companies established ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ain Mäeots
Ain Mäeots (born 25 December 1971) is an Estonian stage, film, and television actor and stage, film, and television director and producer. Early life and education Ain Mäeots was born in Võru, Võru County, in 1971. He has one brother. He is a 1994 graduate of the Tallinn Conservatory (now, the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre) in Tallinn, under instruction of theatre pedagogue and director Ingo Normet. His classmates included Mait Malmsten, Liisa Aibel, Katariina Lauk, Indrek Sammul, and Andres Puustusmaa. His diploma productions included roles in Anton Chekhov's '' Three Sisters'', and Madis Kõiv and Aivo Lõhmus' ' in 1993, and Paul-Eerik Rummo's ''Tuhkatriinumäng'' in 1994. Stage career Following graduation in 1994, Mäeots began an engagement at the Vanemuine theatre in Tartu, where he is still currently employed. From 1994 until 1999, he was both an actor and stage director at the theatre. From 1999 until 2006, he was the head of the Vanemuine's drama departmen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rakvere Theatre
Rakvere Theatre is a professional theatre in Rakvere, Estonia. History Rakvere Theatre was established in the fall of 1921, when ''Rakvere Näitlejate Ring'' was formed. The building of the Rakvere Theatre was opened with a public ceremony on 24 February 1940, the 22nd anniversary of independent Estonia, the following day the first ever play, August Kitzberg's ''"Tuulte pöörises"'' premiered. The theatre's artistic director is Üllar Saaremäe, and theatre manager is Joonas Tartu. Rakvere is believed to be the smallest town in Europe, which has its own professional theatre. As of 2019, the troupe consists of 21 actors, eleven men and ten women: Gallery File:Rakvere_teater.jpg, Theatre building from east File:HPIM2181_Rakvere_teatri_pargipoolne_vaade.jpg, View from the Park of the Theatre File:HPIM2191_Rakvere_teatri_pidevad_külastajad.jpg, Statues in front of the Rakvere Theatre File:Saaremäe_Üllar.IMG_3346.JPG, Artistic director Üllar Saaremäe Üllar Saaremäe ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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