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Jasmine Lennard
Jasmine Lennard (born 26 July 1985) is a British model, actress, TV host and reality television star from Westminster, best known for modelling for Scott Henshall and Gossard underwear. She first came to public attention when appearing as a contestant on '' Make Me a Supermodel'' before appearing on ''Celebrity Big Brother 10'' . Early life Born in Westminster, Lennard is the daughter of Brian Lennard, who founded Sacha Shoes, and Bond actress Marilyn Galsworthy. Lennard has two sisters, Pandora (b. 1988) and Jessica (b. 1983), named by their mother after three of their father's mistresses: "a tribute to those who didn't make it". Career Lennard came to the public's attention in 2005 as a finalist in the reality TV talent search '' Make Me a Supermodel''. She angered judge Rachel Hunter by saying "I suggest she throws out the truckload of make-up she uses and hires a personal trainer." and talked about her lesbian affairs while filming the show. In 2005 she appeared in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Westminster
Westminster is an area of Central London, part of the wider City of Westminster. The area, which extends from the River Thames to Oxford Street, has many visitor attractions and historic landmarks, including the Palace of Westminster, Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Westminster Cathedral and much of the West End shopping and entertainment district. The name ( ang, Westmynstre) originated from the informal description of the abbey church and royal peculiar of St Peter's (Westminster Abbey), west of the City of London (until the English Reformation there was also an Eastminster, near the Tower of London, in the East End of London). The abbey's origins date from between the 7th and 10th centuries, but it rose to national prominence when rebuilt by Edward the Confessor in the 11th. Westminster has been the home of England's government since about 1200, and from 1707 the Government of the United Kingdom. In 1539, it became a city. Westminster is often used as a m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Celebrity
Celebrity is a condition of fame and broad public recognition of a person or group as a result of the attention given to them by mass media. An individual may attain a celebrity status from having great wealth, their participation in sports or the entertainment industry, their position as a political figure, or even from their connection to another celebrity. 'Celebrity' usually implies a favorable public image, as opposed to the neutrals 'famous' or 'notable', or the negatives 'infamous' and 'notorious'. History In his 2020 book ''Dead Famous: an unexpected history of celebrity'', British historian Greg Jenner uses the definition: Although his book is subtitled "from Bronze Age to Silver Screen", and despite the fact that "Until very recently, sociologists argued that ''celebrity'' was invented just over 100 years ago, in the flickering glimmer of early Hollywood" and the suggestion that some medieval saints might qualify, Jenner asserts that the earliest celebrities live ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
British Female Models
British may refer to: Peoples, culture, and language * British people, nationals or natives of the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and Crown Dependencies. ** Britishness, the British identity and common culture * British English, the English language as spoken and written in the United Kingdom or, more broadly, throughout the British Isles * Celtic Britons, an ancient ethno-linguistic group * Brittonic languages, a branch of the Insular Celtic language family (formerly called British) ** Common Brittonic, an ancient language Other uses *''Brit(ish)'', a 2018 memoir by Afua Hirsch *People or things associated with: ** Great Britain, an island ** United Kingdom, a sovereign state ** Kingdom of Great Britain (1707–1800) ** United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland (1801–1922) See also * Terminology of the British Isles * Alternative names for the British * English (other) * Britannic (other) * British Isles * Brit (other) * Briton (d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1985 Births
The year 1985 was designated as the International Youth Year by the United Nations. Events January * January 1 ** The Internet's Domain Name System is created. ** Greenland withdraws from the European Economic Community as a result of a new agreement on fishing rights. * January 7 – Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency launches ''Sakigake'', Japan's first interplanetary spacecraft and the first deep space probe to be launched by any country other than the United States space exploration programs, United States or the Soviet space program, Soviet Union. * January 15 – Tancredo Neves is Brazilian presidential election, 1985, elected president of Brazil by the National Congress of Brazil, Congress, ending the Military dictatorship in Brazil, 21-year military rule. * January 20 – Ronald Reagan is Second inauguration of Ronald Reagan, privately sworn in for a second term as Presidency of Ronald Reagan, President of the United States. * January 27 – The Eco ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
London
London is the capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom, with a population of just under 9 million. It stands on the River Thames in south-east England at the head of a estuary down to the North Sea, and has been a major settlement for two millennia. The City of London, its ancient core and financial centre, was founded by the Romans as '' Londinium'' and retains its medieval boundaries.See also: Independent city § National capitals The City of Westminster, to the west of the City of London, has for centuries hosted the national government and parliament. Since the 19th century, the name "London" has also referred to the metropolis around this core, historically split between the counties of Middlesex, Essex, Surrey, Kent, and Hertfordshire, which largely comprises Greater London, governed by the Greater London Authority.The Greater London Authority consists of the Mayor of London and the London Assembly. The London Mayor is distinguished fr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chelsea And Westminster Hospital
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital is a 430-bed teaching hospital located in Chelsea, London. Although the hospital has been at its present site since only 1993, the hospital has a rich history in that it serves as the new site for the Westminster Hospital. It is operated by Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, and has close ties with Imperial College London. Many of the hospital's employees hold research contracts with Imperial College London, and the hospital plays an integral role in teaching students at Imperial College London. History The first hospital on the site was conceived in 1876 and officially opened as the St George's Union Infirmary in February 1878. This facility became St Stephen's Hospital in 1925 and, after it had joined the National Health Service in 1948, continued in service until it closed in 1989. Part of the old hospital survives as an HIV unit known as "St Stephen's Centre". The Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, which was designed by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Los Angeles
Los Angeles ( ; es, Los Ángeles, link=no , ), often referred to by its initials L.A., is the largest city in the state of California and the second most populous city in the United States after New York City, as well as one of the world's most populous megacities. Los Angeles is the commercial, financial, and cultural center of Southern California. With a population of roughly 3.9 million residents within the city limits , Los Angeles is known for its Mediterranean climate, ethnic and cultural diversity, being the home of the Hollywood film industry, and its sprawling metropolitan area. The city of Los Angeles lies in a basin in Southern California adjacent to the Pacific Ocean in the west and extending through the Santa Monica Mountains and north into the San Fernando Valley, with the city bordering the San Gabriel Valley to it's east. It covers about , and is the county seat of Los Angeles County, which is the most populous county in the United States with an estim ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Big Brother 16 (UK)
''Big Brother 2015'', also known as ''Big Brother 16'' and ''Big Brother: Timebomb'', was the sixteenth series of the British reality television series '' Big Brother'', hosted by Emma Willis and narrated by Marcus Bentley. The series launched on Channel 5 in the United Kingdom and TV3 in the Republic of Ireland on 12 May 2015 and ended on 16 July 2015, a week earlier than planned. This was the earliest launch of a ''Big Brother'' series since the show's inception in 2000. It is the fifth regular series and the thirteenth series of ''Big Brother'' overall to air on Channel 5, and is the first regular series to air in May since '' Big Brother 8'' in 2007. It is also the first series to air in Ireland since its move to Channel 5 in 2011. On 2 February 2015, it was revealed that Willis had stepped down as a host on the show's spin-off series ''Big Brother's Bit on the Side'', though Rylan Clark will continue. It is the first and only regular series to credit Denis O'Connor as crea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Margi Clarke
Margi Clarke (born 25 May 1954) is an English actress and radio and television presenter. She had a leading role in the film ''Letter to Brezhnev'' (1985), a low-budget film which had an international release. Later, Clarke played Jackie Dobbs in the ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street'' (1998–1999, 2008–2010). Early life and career Clarke was born and raised in Kirkby, Liverpool. Her career as a presenter began in 1978 on the late-night television magazine show ''What's On'', broadcast only in the Granada region. She was known as Margox in the early 1980s when performing in punk bands. In 1983, Clarke appeared as Fran in two early episodes of the Liverpool-set Channel 4 soap opera ''Brookside'', credited as Margi MacGregor. She featured in the low-budget film ''Letter to Brezhnev'' (1985), the screenplay being adapted by her brother from his own play. It concerns two working-class Liverpool young women who meet two Russian sailors; the other lead part was played by Alexan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marcus Collins (singer)
Marcus Collins (born 15 May 1988) is an English singer who was a finalist on the eighth series of ''The X Factor'' in 2011. He was mentored by Take That frontman Gary Barlow, who continued to work with Collins on his debut album. His debut album, the self-titled ''Marcus Collins'' which featured production by the London-based Metrophonic team of Whitney Houston and Cher fame, became his first top 10 UK album which has his single "Mercy". His debut single from the album was "Seven Nation Army", a cover of The White Stripes hit, which also became his first top 10 UK single. Career Eton Road Prior to his solo audition in 2011 Collins was a member of four piece boyband Eton Road, who rose to fame on the third series of ''The X Factor''. Collins did not appear on ''The X Factor'' that year, but joined the band after original member Anthony Hannah left the band due to exhaustion. Anthony performed over 150 gigs with the band. ''The X Factor'' (2011) In 2011, Collins chose to aud ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chelsee Healey
Chelsea "Chelsee" Jade Healey (born 6 August 1988) is an English actress. She is known for playing Janeece Bryant in the BBC school-based drama series '' Waterloo Road'' (2006–2012), Honey Wright in the BBC medical drama series ''Casualty'' (2014–2015), and Goldie McQueen in the Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'' (2016–present). Early life Healey was born in Salford, Greater Manchester. Her father was mixed-race, and her mother is white British. Healey's father died when she was five years old. Career Healey's television debut was in the recurring role of Katie Moore in BBC Three drama ''Burn It'' in 2003.Staff (2011Chelsee HealeyBBC Home, Strictly Come Dancing, Celebrity Dancers, Retrieved 2 November 2011 Between 2006 and 2009, Healey starred as pupil Janeece Bryant in four series of the BBC One school-based drama series '' Waterloo Road'', before departing the role in May 2009. Following an extended break from the show, Healey returned to the role during the sixth se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Crissy Rock
Christine Murray (born 23 September 1958), known professionally as Crissy Rock, is an English award-winning actress, stand-up comedian, and best-selling author, most notable for her role as Maggie Conlan in the 1994 film '' Ladybird, Ladybird'', and as Janey York in '' Benidorm'' whom she played from 2007, until 2011 when she left the show, although she returned in Episode 6 of Series 5 for a cameo role, and then again for two episodes of Series 7 in 2015. She appeared in '' I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!'' 2011. In December 2012, she appeared on '' Celebrity Come Dine with Me''. For her performance in ''Ladybird, Ladybird'', she won the Silver Bear for Best Actress award at the 44th Berlin International Film Festival. Career Stage Rock started her career as a comedian in the late 1980s. She appeared nationwide on Bob Monkhouse's BBC Television show '' Bob Says Opportunity Knocks'', By 1993, her career had started to take off. She performed her act in clubs in Black ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
