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Maryam Basir
Maryam Basir is an American actress and model. Life and career Basir was born in Detroit and raised in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Her brother is director Qasim Basir. She graduated from University of Michigan and later moved to New York City to pursue her acting and modeling career. She began appearing in small movies, such as horror films ''Fright Club'' (2006) and '' Blood Night: The Legend of Mary Hatchet'' (2009). She also made guest starring appearances on television series ''30 Rock'', '' Are We There Yet?'', ''Empire'', ''Chicago P.D.'', '' Law & Order: Special Victims Unit'' and '' The Chi''. Basir appeared in films ''Mooz-lum'' (2010), ''A Boy. A Girl. A Dream.'' (2018) and ''To Live and Die and Live'' (2023), all directed by her brother, Qasim Basir. In 2020, she starred in the BET romantic comedy film, ''Holiday Heartbreak''. The following year, Basir was cast in a leading role as Lacey McCullough in the Allblk legal drama series, ''Lace''. The second season aired in 20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Detroit
Detroit ( , ; , ) is the largest city in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is also the largest U.S. city on the United States–Canada border, and the seat of government of Wayne County. The City of Detroit had a population of 639,111 at the 2020 census, making it the 27th-most populous city in the United States. The metropolitan area, known as Metro Detroit, is home to 4.3 million people, making it the second-largest in the Midwest after the Chicago metropolitan area, and the 14th-largest in the United States. Regarded as a major cultural center, Detroit is known for its contributions to music, art, architecture and design, in addition to its historical automotive background. ''Time'' named Detroit as one of the fifty World's Greatest Places of 2022 to explore. Detroit is a major port on the Detroit River, one of the four major straits that connect the Great Lakes system to the Saint Lawrence Seaway. The City of Detroit anchors the second-largest regional economy in t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
To Live And Die And Live
''To Live and Die and Live'' is a 2023 American drama film written and directed by Qasim Basir and starring Amin Joseph. Cast * Amin Joseph as Muhammad Abdullah *Skye P. Marshall *Omari Hardwick *Cory Hardrict * Maryam Basir *Dana Gourrier *Travina Springer *Ismail Abdul-Aziz *Jeryl Prescott * Roger Guenveur Smith Release The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 20, 2023. Reception The film has a 89% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on nine reviews. Dennis Harvey of ''Variety'' gave the film a positive review and wrote, "For all its tastefully exasperating gaps in character and storytelling specifics, ''To Live & Die and Live'' still has a persuasive overall vision..." Patrice Witherspoon of '' Screen Rant'' awarded the film four out of five stars and wrote, "In its methodical approach towards addressing mental health, ''To Live and Die and Live'' defies and exceeds emotional expectations." Todd McCarthy of ''Deadline Hollywood ''Deadline Hollywood'', ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
American Film Actresses
The following American film actresses are listed alphabetically. It contains both actresses born American and those who acquired American nationality later. Some actors who are well known for both film and TV work are also included in the list of American television actresses. Key to entries: : born in ''Nation'': this person was born abroad but was American by birth : ''Nationality''-born: this person acquired American citizenship later in life : a range is ''birth''–''death'' years : if year of death only is known, that is stated explicitly A * Beverly Aadland 1942–2010 *Mariann Aalda born *Caroline Aaron born *Diahnne Abbott born *Rose Abdoo born * Paula Abdul born *Donzaleigh Abernathy born *Whitney Able born *Candice Accola born *Amy Acker born *Jean Acker 1893–1978 *Bettye Ackerman 1924–2006 *Amy Adams born (born in Italy) * Brooke Adams born *Edie Adams 1927–2008 * Jane Adams born *Joey Lauren Adams born *Julie Adams 1926–2019 *Lillian ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
African-American Actresses
African Americans (also referred to as Black Americans and Afro-Americans) are an ethnic group consisting of Americans with partial or total ancestry from sub-Saharan Africa. The term "African American" generally denotes descendants of enslaved Africans who are from the United States. While some Black immigrants or their children may also come to identify as African-American, the majority of first generation immigrants do not, preferring to identify with their nation of origin. African Americans constitute the second largest racial group in the U.S. after White Americans, as well as the third largest ethnic group after Hispanic and Latino Americans. Most African Americans are descendants of enslaved people within the boundaries of the present United States. On average, African Americans are of West/Central African with some European descent; some also have Native American and other ancestry. According to U.S. Census Bureau data, African immigrants generally do not self-iden ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Living People
Related categories * :Year of birth missing (living people) / :Year of birth unknown * :Date of birth missing (living people) / :Date of birth unknown * :Place of birth missing (living people) / :Place of birth unknown * :Year of death missing / :Year of death unknown * :Date of death missing / :Date of death unknown * :Place of death missing / :Place of death unknown * :Missing middle or first names See also * :Dead people * :Template:L, which generates this category or death years, and birth year and sort keys. : {{DEFAULTSORT:Living people 21st-century people People by status ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
21st-century American Actresses
The 1st century was the century spanning AD 1 (Roman numerals, I) through AD 100 (Roman numerals, C) according to the Julian calendar. It is often written as the or to distinguish it from the 1st century BC (or BCE) which preceded it. The 1st century is considered part of the Classical era, epoch, or History by period, historical period. The 1st century also saw the Christianity in the 1st century, appearance of Christianity. During this period, Europe, North Africa and the Near East fell under increasing domination by the Roman Empire, which continued expanding, most notably conquering Britain under the emperor Claudius (AD 43). The reforms introduced by Augustus during his long reign stabilized the empire after the turmoil of the previous century's civil wars. Later in the century the Julio-Claudian dynasty, which had been founded by Augustus, came to an end with the suicide of Nero in AD 68. There followed the famous Year of Four Emperors, a brief period of civil war and inst ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
International
International is an adjective (also used as a noun) meaning "between nations". International may also refer to: Music Albums * ''International'' (Kevin Michael album), 2011 * ''International'' (New Order album), 2002 * ''International'' (The Three Degrees album), 1975 *''International'', 2018 album by L'Algérino Songs * "International" (Chase & Status song), 2014 * "International", by Adventures in Stereo from ''Monomania'', 2000 * "International", by Brass Construction from ''Renegades'', 1984 * "International", by Thomas Leer from ''The Scale of Ten'', 1985 * "International", by McGuinness Flint from ''McGuinness Flint'', 1970 * "International", by Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark from '' Dazzle Ships'', 1983 * "International (Serious)", by Estelle from '' All of Me'', 2012 Politics * Political international * First International (1864–1876), known as the International Workingmen's Association, founded in London in 1864 * Second International (1889–1916), founded ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Couch
The Couch may refer to: * The Couch (Seinfeld), an episode of NBC sitcom Seinfeld * The Couch (film), a 1962 American psychological horror film * "The Couch", a song by Alanis Morissette from '' Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie'' * "The Couch", a song by Baron Longfellow {{dab ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Detroiters
''Detroiters'' is an American television comedy series created by Sam Richardson, Tim Robinson, Zach Kanin, and Joe Kelly. The series, filmed on location in Detroit, starred native Michiganders Sam Richardson (of Detroit) and Tim Robinson (of Clarkston). The series premiered on Comedy Central on February 7, 2017 and ran for two seasons. On December 11, 2018, Comedy Central canceled the series. Premise Best friends and next-door neighbors Sam Duvet (Richardson) and Tim Cramblin (Robinson) work together as creatives at Tim's family's advertising agency in Detroit (which Tim took over after his father stepped down), producing low-budget TV commercials for local businesses. Cast * Sam Richardson as Sam Duvet * Tim Robinson as Tim Cramblin Recurring *Shawntay Dalon as Chrissy Cramblin, Tim's wife and Sam's sister; she works on an automotive assembly line *Pat Vern Harris as Sheila Portnadi, the secretary at Cramblin Advertising *Lailani Ledesma as Lea, an intern at Cramblin Ad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Prime Video, also known simply as Prime Video, is an American Video on demand#Subscription models, subscription video on-demand Over-the-top media service, over-the-top Streaming media, streaming and Renting, rental service of Amazon (company), Amazon offered as a standalone service or as part of Amazon's Amazon Prime, Prime subscription. The service primarily distributes films and television series produced by Amazon Studios and MGM Holdings or licensed to Amazon, as List of Amazon Prime Video original programming, Amazon Originals, with the service also hosting content from other providers, content add-ons, live sporting events, and video rental and purchasing services. Operating worldwide, the service may require a full Prime subscription to be accessed. In countries such as the United States, United Kingdom, and Germany, the service can be accessed without a full Prime subscription, whereas in Australia, Canada, France, India, Turkey, and Italy, it can only be access ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Skyh Black
Skyh Alvester Black (born February 16, 1988) is an American actor, dancer and model, known for his role in the BET+ drama series, '' All the Queen's Men''. Life and career Black was born and raised by his grandparents as Alvester Martin in Miami, Florida. He took an interest in dance at three years old while watching Michael Jackson videos on television. He attended New World School of the Arts in Downtown Miami and later School of American Ballet in New York. Black later moved to Los Angeles and worked as a backup dancer for Rihanna, Mariah Carey and Beyonce. After appearing in Michael Jackson's posthumous music video "A Place with No Name", choreographer Debbie Allen pushed Black, who was homeless at the time, into acting. In 2016, Black released his debut R&B single and music video "Overdose" under the name Alv3ster. In 2017, he starred in the Vivica A. Fox Lifetime reality series, ''Vivica's Black Magic'' about her creation of all-male exotic dance group, and the following ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
