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List Of People From Vancouver
This is a list of notable people from, or who spent considerable time residing in, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. A * Alistair Abell, actor * Mark Acheson, voice actor * Alison Acheson, writer * Jensen Ackles, actor and musician * Sean Anthony (basketball), Sean Anthony, basketball player * Fardaws Aimaq, basketball player * Daniel Adair, musician * Bryan Adams, singer * Robert Campbell Aitken, electrical engineer * Vikky Alexander, artist * Glenn Anderson, NHL hockey player * Pamela Anderson, actress * Aslam Anis, health economist * Omer Arbel, multidisciplinary artist and designer, co-founder of Bocci * Arteezy, professional ''Dota 2'' player B * Neeru Bajwa, actress * Peter Bakonyi (fencer, born 1933), Peter Bakonyi (1933–1997), Hungarian-born Canadian Olympic fencer * Long John Baldry (1941–2005), actor and musician * Fairuza Balk, actress * Connor Bedard, ice hockey player * Ashleigh Ball, voice actress known for her lead role in ''My Little Pony: Friendship Is Ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vancouver
Vancouver ( ) is a major city in western Canada, located in the Lower Mainland region of British Columbia. As the List of cities in British Columbia, most populous city in the province, the 2021 Canadian census recorded 662,248 people in the city, up from 631,486 in 2016. The Greater Vancouver, Greater Vancouver area had a population of 2.6million in 2021, making it the List of census metropolitan areas and agglomerations in Canada#List, third-largest metropolitan area in Canada. Greater Vancouver, along with the Fraser Valley Regional District, Fraser Valley, comprises the Lower Mainland with a regional population of over 3 million. Vancouver has the highest population density in Canada, with over 5,700 people per square kilometre, and fourth highest in North America (after New York City, San Francisco, and Mexico City). Vancouver is one of the most Ethnic origins of people in Canada, ethnically and Languages of Canada, linguistically diverse cities in Canada: 49.3 percent of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arteezy
Artour Babaev, better known as Arteezy, is a Canadian professional '' Dota 2'' player for Shopify Rebellion. He is also one of the most popular streamers among the community. Born in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Babaev showed much promise as a child, reached the highest matchmaking rating leaderboards in public matches. In November 2013, he made his professional debut in MLG Columbus as a stand-in for Speed Gaming. In January 2014, Babaev, along with North American Dota players Universe and Fear, as well as former ''Heroes of Newerth'' players ppd and zai created "S A D B O Y S" , who were later signed by Evil Geniuses. History 2013: Early career On November 22, 2013, Arteezy had the opportunity to stand in for bOne7, who was unable to attend due to visa issues, and play for his previous team Speed Gaming (formerly Kaipi) at MLG Columbus. Arteezy handily defeated several more well-established midlaners, including Mushi and Dendi, en route to an underdog victory for Speed Gaming ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
AC Bonifacio
Andree Camille Bonifacio (; born December 13, 2002), known professionally as AC Bonifacio, is a Canadian-born Filipina dancer, singer, vlogger and actress known for being the first ever grand champion of Filipino TV dance competition ''Dance Kids'' along with Lucky Ancheta In 2016. The duo was called "Lucky Aces." Before winning the said competition, the duo was featured on ''The Ellen DeGeneres Show'' and had a chance to meet and perform with American popstar Ariana Grande on Grande's show in Vancouver, British Columbia in 2015. Bonifacio also competed on the '' Kids edition'' of Philippine TV Show '' Your Face Sounds Familiar (season 1)'' where she finished as 3rd placer. She also made her acting debut on ''Wansapanataym Presents: The Amazing Ving'' in which she played "Mika". Personal life Bonifacio was born and raised in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. AC went to Queensborough Middle School in New Westminster, British Columbia. She is a Hall of Famer in Los Angeles, Ca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bbno$
Alexander Leon Gumuchian (; born June 30, 1995), known professionally as bbno$ (pronounced "baby no money"), is a Canadian rapper, singer, and songwriter. He is best known for his 2019 single "Lalala (song), Lalala" with producer Y2K (record producer), Y2K, which has reached over 800 million plays on the streaming service Spotify as well as his collaborations with rapper Yung Gravy. Early life Gumuchian was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, into an Armenians, Armenian family. He was Homeschooling, homeschooled before he began high school. While growing up, his mother had encouraged him to learn piano, but he had always struggled with music theory. Gumuchian claims that he was good with rhythm and that he enjoyed playing the djembe, but did not listen to music for recreation until the age of 15. Career 2014–2016: Broke Boy Gang and SoundCloud Gumuchian started working with music after experiencing a back injury which prevented him from pursuing his dream as a profess ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kathleen Barr
Kathleen Barr is a Canadian voice actress. She is best known for voicing Marie Kanker and Kevin in ''Ed, Edd n Eddy'' and Trixie Lulamoon and Queen Chrysalis in '' My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic''. She also voiced Henri Richard Maurice Dutoit LeFevbre in ''Liberty's Kids'', Dot Matrix in ''ReBoot'', Kaiko Nekton in '' The Deep'', Wheezie in ''Dragon Tales'', and Gelorum in '' Hot Wheels: AcceleRacers''. Filmography Animation * ''Galaxy Express 999'' (1979) – Maetel / Kenae Hoshino / Promethium * '' Adieu Galaxy Express 999'' (1981) – Maetel / Queen Promethium * '' Superbook'' (1981, TV Series) – Salome / Noag's Wife / Principal Travis / Woman #1 / Rebekah / Rebekah's Mother / Sam / Student * ''Maison Ikkoku'' (1986, TV Series) – Kyoko's Mother (English version) * ''Ranma ½'' (1990, TV Series) – Cologne * ''Ranma ½: Chûgoku Nekonron daikessen! Okite yaburi no gekitô hen'' (1991) – Cologne / Tsubasa Kurenai (English version) * ''Ranma ½: Kessen Tôgenkyô! ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Barber (author)
James Barber (23 March 1923 – 29 November 2007) was an English-born Canadian cookbook author and host of ''The Urban Peasant'', a CBC cooking show. Barber worked as an engineer before becoming a food critic for ''The Province''. He immigrated to Canada in 1952. His lifelong interest in food and writing and his increased knowledge in these areas naturally led him to become a cookbook author. Following his retirement, he spent his remaining years on his farm in British Columbia's Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island. An energetic and passionate man with a large personality, Barber strove to empower others to do things for themselves. Barber was married twice and fathered five children; 3 sons and 2 daughters. Perhaps fittingly, Barber died peacefully on 29 November 2007, at his farm of natural causes while sitting at the dining room table reading a cookbook with a pot of chicken soup simmering on the stove. He was 84 years old and is survived by his wife and five children. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joan Balzar
Joan Balzar (November 8, 1928 – January 16, 2016) was a Canadians, Canadian artist, known for her vividly coloured Hard-edge painting, hard-edged Abstract art, abstract paintings, which sometimes included metallic powders or Neon lighting, neon tubing. Biography Joan Balzar was born Wilma Joan King in Vancouver, British Columbia, on November 8, 1928, and raised in Victoria, British Columbia, Victoria by parents Wilfred and Mae King. She was married in 1950 to Roman Balzar, an engineer; the marriage lasted for 22 years, and she continued to be known professionally as Joan Balzar throughout her life. Through her husband, Balzar became interested in science, structures, and technology, and gained easy access to the many industrial materials, such as metallic powders, that made their way into her painting techniques. She married a second time, to Alexander Cotter, taking his name but not using it professionally. Balzar also taught at a time when almost all post-secondary art teac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hey Ocean!
Hey Ocean! is a Canadian indie alternative rock and synthpop band formed in 2004 in Vancouver. David Beckingham and Ashleigh Ball had been friends since grade 6, joining with David Vertesi in the 2000s to form the band. The band consists of Ashleigh Ball (vocals/flute), David Beckingham (vocals/guitar), and David Vertesi (vocals/bass). Their music draws from many genres, including pop and acoustic, and the group tours Canada widely. They have performed locally alongside other Vancouver acts such as Shad K, Mother Mother and Said the Whale. The band ran their own label for many years, being represented by Nettwerk Management, and had overtures from Gene Simmons before signing with Universal Music Canada for distribution in 2011. Lead singer Ashleigh Ball's voice acting work has drawn international attention to the band from members of the '' My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic'' fan community. Fans have created music videos featuring the band's songs and footage from the show, s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Friendship Is Magic
''My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic'' is an animated children's television series based on the fourth incarnation of Hasbro's ''My Little Pony'' franchise. The series follows a studious unicorn (later an alicorn) pony named Twilight Sparkle (Tara Strong) and her friends, Applejack ( Ashleigh Ball), Rarity (Tabitha St. Germain), Fluttershy ( Andrea Libman), Rainbow Dash (Ball), Pinkie Pie (Libman), and her dragon assistant Spike ( Cathy Weseluck). They travel on adventures and help others around Equestria, solving problems with their friendships. Animated in Flash, the series aired on Discovery Family (formerly The Hub) from October 10, 2010, to October 12, 2019. Hasbro selected animator Lauren Faust as creative director and executive producer. Faust created deeper characters and adventurous settings, seeking a show resembling how she had played with her toys and incorporating fantasy elements. However, due to hectic production schedules and a lack of creative co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ashleigh Ball
Ashleigh Adele Ball (born March 31, 1983) is a Canadian voice actress and musician, known for performing with the rock band Hey Ocean!, as well as voicing characters in several toyetic movies and television series, notably the ''Barbie'' film series, ''Bratz'', ''Johnny Test'', ''Littlest Pet Shop'', and '' My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic''. She is the subject of the documentary ''A Brony Tale'' directed by Brent Hodge, which follows her through her first interactions with the brony community at BronyCon 2012. Early life Ball was born in Vancouver, British Columbia on March 31, 1983.References to confirm middle name:* * * Birthday posts from Hey Ocean: * * Career Ball has found a fan following through her band Hey Ocean! and through bronies, the adult fans of the television show '' My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic'', a show in which she voices and sings as two of the six main characters, Applejack and Rainbow Dash. Ball has been to several My Little Pony fan conventi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Connor Bedard
Connor Bedard (born July 17, 2005) is a Canadian junior ice hockey centre for the Regina Pats of the Western Hockey League (WHL). Bedard was selected by the Regina Pats first overall in the WHL Bantam Draft in 2020 as the first WHL player of exceptional status, and won the Jim Piggott Memorial Trophy as the league's top rookie player in his debut season. Bedard will be eligible for the 2023 NHL Entry Draft and is projected to be picked first overall. Competing internationally for Canada, Bedard won championships with Team Canada U18 in 2021 and with Team Canada U20 in 2022 and 2023. His 2023 tournament performance set several national and international points records, and led to his being named the event's most valuable player. Playing career Amateur Early years In 2018, Bedard emerged as a young hockey prospect, being named "the future of hockey" in an article by ''The Hockey News''. Bedard played minor hockey with West Vancouver Academy Prep of the Canadian Sport School Hoc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fairuza Balk
Fairuza Balk (born May 21, 1974) is an American actress, musician, and visual artist. Influential in popular culture, Balk is known for her portrayals of distinctive " goth-girl" characters, often with a dark edge. She has appeared in numerous independent films and blockbuster features in both leading and supporting roles. Following a series of television film roles, Balk made her feature film debut as Dorothy Gale in the fantasy ''Return to Oz'' (1985), for which she was nominated for the Young Artist Award for Best Starring Performance By a Young Actress - Motion Picture. Her career progressed with roles in the drama films '' Valmont'' (1989) and ''Gas Food Lodging'' (1992), the latter earning her the Independent Spirit Award for Best Female Lead. After appearing in the historical drama ''Imaginary Crimes'' (1994) and the crime drama '' Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead'' (1995), Balk earned acclaim for her role in the horror film '' The Craft'' (1996), which earned her ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
