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Lourdes Faberes
Lourdes Faberes (born ) is a Philippines-born actress based in the United Kingdom. She is best known for her work in television, theatre, and film. She played Pollution in the Amazon series ''Good Omens'', the assassin Altani on History Channel's ''Knightfall,'' and covert operative Michelle Ito on ABC's series, ''Whiskey Cavalier''. In 2021 she appeared on the Bond film, ''No Time to Die,'' and in 2022 played Kate Fletcher in ''The Sandman TV series''. Early life and theatre Lourdes Faberes was born and raised in Manila, Philippines. She moved to the United Kingdom in 1997, and studied and gained an MA in Performance (Advanced Theatre Practice) at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. Faberes has stated that her mother wanted "overachieving children". Although her parents first suggested that she become a lawyer, her mother brought Faberes to various extracurricular activities, including tennis, embroidery, and arms and ammunition. She was first introduced to acting ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manila
Manila ( , ; fil, Maynila, ), officially the City of Manila ( fil, Lungsod ng Maynila, ), is the capital of the Philippines, and its second-most populous city. It is highly urbanized and, as of 2019, was the world's most densely populated city proper. Manila is considered to be a global city and rated as an Alpha – City by Globalization and World Cities Research Network (GaWC). It was the first chartered city in the country, designated as such by the Philippine Commission Act 183 of July 31, 1901. It became autonomous with the passage of Republic Act No. 409, "The Revised Charter of the City of Manila", on June 18, 1949. Manila is considered to be part of the world's original set of global cities because its commercial networks were the first to extend across the Pacific Ocean and connect Asia with the Spanish Americas through the galleon trade; when this was accomplished, it marked the first time in world history that an uninterrupted chain of trade routes circling ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amazon (company)
Amazon.com, Inc. ( ) is an American multinational technology company focusing on e-commerce, cloud computing, online advertising, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence. It has been referred to as "one of the most influential economic and cultural forces in the world", and is one of the world's most valuable brands. It is one of the Big Five American information technology companies, alongside Alphabet, Apple, Meta, and Microsoft. Amazon was founded by Jeff Bezos from his garage in Bellevue, Washington, on July 5, 1994. Initially an online marketplace for books, it has expanded into a multitude of product categories, a strategy that has earned it the moniker ''The Everything Store''. It has multiple subsidiaries including Amazon Web Services (cloud computing), Zoox (autonomous vehicles), Kuiper Systems (satellite Internet), and Amazon Lab126 (computer hardware R&D). Its other subsidiaries include Ring, Twitch, IMDb, and Whole Foods Market. Its acquisition of Who ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boiling Point (2021 Film)
''Boiling Point'' is a 2021 British drama film directed by Philip Barantini and starring Stephen Graham, Vinette Robinson, Ray Panthaki and Hannah Walters. It is a one-shot film set in a restaurant kitchen. It is an expansion of a 2019 short film of the same name, also directed by Barantini and starring Graham. It was originally planned to record eight takes of the film, but it was only possible to film half of these before a COVID lockdown led to the end of the shoot. The film premiered at the 55th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival on 23 August 2021. It was released in the United Kingdom on 7 January 2022. The film was met with critical acclaim. At the 75th British Academy Film Awards, the film received four nominations: Outstanding British Film, Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer (writer James Cummings and producer Hester Ruoff), Best Actor in a Leading Role (Graham) and Best Casting (Carolyn Mcleod). A sequel series for the BBC has been con ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Someone You Love
''Someone You Love'' ( da, En du elsker) is a 2014 Danish drama film directed by Pernille Fischer Christensen. Cast * Mikael Persbrandt - Thomas Jacob * Trine Dyrholm - Molly Moe * Birgitte Hjort Sørensen - Julie * Sofus Rønnov - Noa * Eve Best - Kate * Lourdes Faberes Lourdes Faberes (born ) is a Philippines-born actress based in the United Kingdom. She is best known for her work in television, theatre, and film. She played Pollution in the Amazon series ''Good Omens'', the assassin Altani on History Channel ... - Pepita Ponce References External links * {{Pernille Fischer Christensen 2014 drama films 2014 films Danish drama films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Room 304
''Room 304'' ( da, Værelse 304) is a 2011 Danish drama film directed by Birgitte Stærmose. Cast * Mikael Birkkjær as Kasper * Stine Stengade as Nina * David Dencik as Martin * Luan Jaha as Agim * Ariadna Gil as Teresa * Lourdes Faberes as Maid * Ksenija Marinković as Elira * Trine Dyrholm as Helene * Magnus Krepper as Jonas * Ivo Gregurević Ivo Gregurević (; 7 October 1952 – 1 January 2019) was a Croatian film, theatre and television actor. Throughout over a quarter of a century, Gregurević played rural bullies and arrogant nouveau riche and became one of Croatia's best known ... as Nebojsa References External links * 2011 films 2011 drama films 2010s Danish-language films Films set in hotels Danish drama films Films scored by Jocelyn Pook {{Denmark-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spread (film)
''Spread'' is a 2009 American sex comedy film directed by David Mackenzie and starring Ashton Kutcher and Anne Heche. The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 17, 2009, and was released in North American theaters by Anchor Bay Films on August 14, 2009. Plot Narcissistic gigolo Nikki lives in Los Angeles, drifting from one relationship to another without a steady job or even a place to live. He preys on women who can provide for him. After meeting Samantha at a club he moves in with her, using his looks and sexual prowess to keep her happy. Before long, however, Nikki starts cheating on Samantha, first with his friend Emily, then with Christina, whom he met at another party. Emily disapproves of Nikki's free-wheeling lifestyle and has expressed a desire for a relationship, but Nikki has no real interest in her except for her wealth. Samantha catches Nikki with Christina, but they come to an uneasy arrangement where she will ignore his infidelity. While Sama ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
State Of Play (film)
''State of Play'' is a 2009 political thriller film directed by Kevin Macdonald. It is based on the 2003 British television serial of the same name. The film tells of a journalist's (Russell Crowe) probe into the suspicious death of the assistant and mistress of a Congressman (Ben Affleck). The supporting cast includes Rachel McAdams, Helen Mirren, Jason Bateman, Robin Wright, and Jeff Daniels. Macdonald said that ''State of Play'' is influenced by the films of the 1970s. He explores the privatization of American Homeland Security and, to a minor extent, journalistic independence, along with the relationship between politicians and the press. Released in North America on April 17, 2009, the film received generally positive reviews. Plot In Washington, D.C., fleeing thief Deshaun Stagg is shot dead by a man carrying a metal briefcase. A passing witness is also shot and left in a coma. Sonia Baker is killed by a Washington Metro train. Reporter Cal McAffrey of the ''Washington ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Film Awards UK
The National Film Awards UK are presented in an annual award show hosted by the National Film Academy (NFA). As of 2015, it has taken place in Central London at the Porchester Hall. The 5th National Film Awards UK was held on 27 March 2019. History The National Film Academy (NFA) was founded in 1999 and went on to launch the National Film Awards UK in 2015 as an annual awards ceremony celebrating the achievements of established and independent filmmakers, actors, actresses, casting directors, production companies, and crew who make up the motion picture industry. The National Film Awards is scheduled to produce four award ceremonies annually in the United Kingdom, United States, South America, Africa, and Australia. All nominations and voting for the NFA are submitted and voted for by movie fans, which is similar to the now-defunct award ceremony, the Daily Mail National Film Awards, that was held between 1946–1951. National Film Academy has as its core mission to support, de ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hugh Grant
Hugh John Mungo Grant (born 9 September 1960) is an English actor. He established himself early in his career as both a charming, and vulnerable romantic lead and has since transitioned into a dramatic character actor. Among his numerous accolades, he has received a British Academy Film Award, a Golden Globe Award, Volpi Cup, and an Honorary César. , his films had grossed a total of nearly US$3 billion worldwide. In 2022 ''Time Out'' magazine listed Grant as one of Britain's Greatest Actors of all time. Grant first received attention for his early roles in acclaimed costume dramas such as Merchant-Ivory's ''Maurice'' (1987), for which he won the Volpi Cup for Best Actor, and ''The Remains of the Day'' (1993), as well as ''Sense and Sensibility'' (1995) and ''Restoration'' (1995). Grant then reached global stardom as a leading man in Richard Curtis's romantic comedy film ''Four Weddings and a Funeral'' (1994), whereupon he received the Golden Globe Award and the BAFT ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eddie Marsan
Edward Maurice Charles Marsan (born 9 June 1968) is an English actor. He won the London Film Critics Circle Award and the National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Supporting Actor for the film '' Happy-Go-Lucky'' (2008). He has featured in films such as ''Gangster No. 1'' (2000), ''Ultimate Force'' (2002), ''V for Vendetta'' (2006), '' Mission: Impossible III'' (2006), '' Sixty Six'' (2006), ''Hancock'' (2008), ''Sherlock Holmes'' (2009), ''War Horse'' (2011), '' Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows'' (2011), ''The Best of Men'' (2012), '' The World's End'' (2013), '' Still Life'' (2013), and ''The Exception'' (2016). His major TV credits include his role as Terry in Showtime's ''Ray Donovan'' (2013–2020) and as Mr Norrell in the BBC drama ''Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell'' (2015). Early life Marsan was born on 9 June 1968 in the Stepney district of London, to a working-class family; his father was a lorry driver and his mother was a school dinner lady and teacher's ass ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Josh Hartnett
Joshua Daniel Hartnett (born July 21, 1978) is an American actor and producer. He first came to attention in 1997 for his role as Michael Fitzgerald in the television crime drama series '' Cracker''. He made his feature film debut in 1998 in the slasher film '' Halloween H20: 20 Years Later'', followed by teen roles in films such as the sci-fi horror film ''The Faculty'' (1998) and the drama ''The Virgin Suicides'' (1999). Hartnett had starring roles in the war film ''Pearl Harbor'', the drama '' O'', the war film '' Black Hawk Down'' (all 2001), the romantic comedy '' 40 Days and 40 Nights'' (2002), the crime thriller ''Lucky Number Slevin'' (2006), and other films. He starred in the neo-noir crime thriller ''The Black Dahlia'' (2006). He next appeared in the drama ''Resurrecting the Champ'' (2007), the graphic novel–based vampire horror film '' 30 Days of Night'' (2007) and the neo-noir atmospheric thriller ''I Come with the Rain'' (2009). From 2014 to 2016, he starred as Et ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aubrey Plaza
Aubrey Christina Plaza (born June 26, 1984) is an American actress, comedian, and producer. She began her career performing improv and sketch comedy at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater. She starred as April Ludgate on the NBC sitcom '' Parks and Recreation'' from 2009–2015, and featured in the FX drama series ''Legion'' (2017–2019). In 2022, she starred in the second season of the HBO anthology series ''The White Lotus'', for which she received a Golden Globe Award nomination. Plaza had her first leading film role in ''Safety Not Guaranteed'' (2012). She also appeared in the films ''Mystery Team'' (2009), ''Funny People'' (2009), '' Scott Pilgrim vs. the World'' (2010), ''The To Do List'' (2013), '' Life After Beth'' (2014), ''Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates'' (2016), '' Child's Play'' (2019), and ''Happiest Season'' (2020). Plaza has produced and starred in the films '' The Little Hours'' (2017), ''Ingrid Goes West'' (2017), ''Black Bear'' (2020), and '' Emily th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
