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Material Girls
''Material Girls'' is a 2006 American teen comedy film directed by Martha Coolidge, loosely based on Jane Austen's 1811 novel ''Sense and Sensibility'', updating the setting to modern Los Angeles. Starring Hilary Duff and Haylie Duff, the film is co-produced by Patriot Pictures and Maverick Films. Plot Sisters Tanzania "Tanzie" and Ava are wealthy, spoiled Hollywood socialites who enjoy shopping and dating, paying little attention to their late father's (Victor Marchetta) company, Marchetta Cosmetics, run by co-founder and family friend Tommy Katzenbach. Tanzie is going to college soon and Ava is planning to announce her engagement with fiancée Mic. A major media scandal breaks, involving disfigurement from Marchetta night cream. The girls and their father's reputation is destroyed, and Ava and Tanzie retreat to their mansion. While preparing a home spa treatment, Tanzie accidentally spills nail polish remover. Ava's lit cigarette is then dropped during an argument, starting a f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Martha Coolidge
Martha Coolidge (born August 17, 1946) is an American film director and former President of the Directors Guild of America. She has directed such films as ''Valley Girl'', ''Real Genius'' and '' Rambling Rose''. Early life Coolidge was born in New Haven, Connecticut. She is a granddaughter of Arthur W. Coolidge, former lieutenant governor of Massachusetts, who was a fourth cousin of President Calvin Coolidge. Coolidge studied illustration at Rhode Island School of Design, but changed majors, becoming the first film major at the school. She earned her MFA from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts. Later in Los Angeles, she studied acting and other aspects of her craft with Lee Strasberg, Stella Adler, Joanne Baron, and David Craig. Career Coolidge first made her reputation by directing many award-winning documentaries in New York City. While in New York, she helped found the Association of Independent Video and Filmmakers (AIVF) and the IFP. She moved to Hollywood in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jane Austen
Jane Austen (; 16 December 1775 – 18 July 1817) was an English novelist known primarily for her six major novels, which interpret, critique, and comment upon the British landed gentry at the end of the 18th century. Austen's plots often explore the dependence of women on marriage in the pursuit of favourable social standing and economic security. Her works critique the novels of sensibility of the second half of the 18th century and are part of the transition to 19th-century literary realism. Her use of biting irony, along with her realism and social commentary, have earned her acclaim among critics, scholars and readers alike. With the publication of ''Sense and Sensibility'' (1811), '' Pride and Prejudice'' (1813), ''Mansfield Park'' (1814), and '' Emma'' (1816), she achieved modest success but only little fame in her lifetime since the books were published anonymously. She wrote two other novels—''Northanger Abbey'' and '' Persuasion'', both published posthumou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dot-Marie Jones
Dorothy-Marie Jones (born January 4, 1964) is an American actress and retired athlete who has had multiple roles in television. She attended California State University, Fresno, where she set records for shot put. Jones is also a 15-time world arm wrestling champion. She was a recurring guest star starting in the second season of the musical television series ''Glee'' as Coach Beiste, and appeared through the show's sixth and final season, when she was promoted to starring status. She was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series in 2011, 2012, and 2013 for her portrayal of Coach Beiste. She is also known for her roles as Coach Kelly in ''Lizzie McGuire'' and Butch Brenda in ''Material Girls''. Early life Jones was born January 4, 1964, and was raised in Hilmar, California. She first got involved in strength competitions at a fairly young age. She started track in middle school. While Jones attended Hilmar High School, she was a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Philip Casnoff
Philip Casnoff (born August 3, 1949) is an American actor, known for his roles in TV series and on Broadway. He has also been a director. Early life and education Philip L. Casnoff was born on August 3, 1949, in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He attended and graduated in the 226th Class from Central High School (Philadelphia), Central High School in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1967. Casnoff attended and graduated in 1971 from Wesleyan University. Filmography Film Television Stage Soundtrack Singles References External links * * Central High School of Philadelphia - 226th Class {{DEFAULTSORT:Casnoff, Philip American male television actors American male stage actors 1949 births Living people Wesleyan University alumni Central High School (Philadelphia) alumni Male actors from Philadelphia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Judy Tenuta
Judy Lynn Tenuta (November 7, 1949 – October 6, 2022) was an American comedian, actress, and comedy musician. She was known for her whimsical and brash persona of "The Love Goddess", mixing insult comedy, observational humor, self-promotion, and bawdy onstage antics. Throughout her career, Tenuta built a niche but devoted following, particularly among members of the LGBTQ community. Tenuta wrote two comedy books, and received two nominations for the Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album. Early life One of nine siblings, Tenuta was born in Oak Park, Illinois, on November 7, 1949,Tenuta had claimed she was born in 1956, and her real age and birth year were confirmed by her publicist after her death. into a Catholic family to a Polish mother, Johanna Z. "Yanya" Tenuta, and an Italian father, Caesar Tenuta. She graduated from Immaculate Heart of Mary High School in Westchester, Illinois, and attended the University of Illinois at Chicago where she majored in theater. Her interest ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Colleen Camp
Colleen Celeste Camp (born June 7, 1953) is an American character actress and producer. After appearing in several bit parts, she had a lead role in the comedy ''The Swinging Cheerleaders'' (1974), followed by roles in two installments of the ''Police Academy (film series), Police Academy'' series. Camp had supporting roles in ''Death Game'' (1977), ''Apocalypse Now'' (1979), and ''The Seduction (film), The Seduction'' (1982), after which she played Julie’s mother in ''Valley_Girl_(1983_film), Valley Girl'' and List of Cluedo characters#Yvette, Yvette the Maid in the 1985 comedy ''Clue (film), Clue''. Camp has continued to have minor and supporting roles in various independent and studio films, including ''Die Hard with a Vengeance'' (1995), ''Election (1999 film), Election'' (1999), ''Factory Girl (2006 film), Factory Girl'' (2006), ''Palo Alto (2013 film), Palo Alto'' (2013), ''American Hustle'' (2013), and ''The House with a Clock in Its Walls (film), The House with a Clock ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ty Hodges
Eric Tyrone "Ty" Hodges II is an American actor, director, and screenwriter. He is known primarily for his roles in Disney channel films and television shows, including his role as Larry Houdini in '' Don't Look Under the Bed'' and Larry Beale in ''Even Stevens''. Early life Hodges grew up in Miami, Florida. Career At age 16, he appeared as the main character in Janet Jackson's "Go Deep" music video. He appeared as Larry Houdini in the Disney Channel Original Movie '' Don't Look Under The Bed'' and in a recurring role as Larry Beale on the Disney Channel series ''Even Stevens'' and ''The Even Stevens Movie''. He starred in MTV's reality show '' twentyfourseven''. Other television credits include ''Boston Public'', '' Felicity'', and ''NYPD Blue''. In 2006, Hodges appeared alongside Hilary Duff and Haylie Duff in the feature film ''Material Girls''. Other film credits include ''Holes'', ''The United States of Leland''. He has toured Japan with the musical act Voices United. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Reagan Dale Neis
Reagan Dale Neis (born September 24, 1976) is a Canadian actress. She is best known for her lead role in The WB sitcom ''Maybe It's Me'' and co-starring in the Fox sitcom ''A Minute with Stan Hooper''. She has also guest-starred on ''Joey'' and '' Malcolm in the Middle'' and co-starred in the 2006 film ''Material Girls''. Biography Born in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, Neis grew up in Red Deer, Alberta. Neis graduated from the Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School. Between high school and college, she took a year off, working as a waitress. She then went to Red Deer College, where she studied theater. Work Neis's first acting role on film was in the movie ''Naked Frailties'' (1998), where she played the lead female role. Next, Neis played the main character, Molly Stage, in ''Maybe It's Me''. Prior to playing Molly Stage, she had done small television roles, including appearing in '' Malcolm in the Middle'' as Malcolm's love interest Nikki''.'' The ''New Zealand Herald ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Faith Prince
Faith Prince (born August 6, 1957) is an American actress and singer, best known for her work on Broadway in musical theatre. She won the Tony Award as Best Actress in ''Guys and Dolls'' in 1992, and received three other Tony nominations. Life and career Prince was born in Augusta, Georgia, and raised in Lynchburg, Virginia, where she attended E.C. Glass High School, and later studied theater at the University of Cincinnati – College-Conservatory of Music. She made her Broadway debut as the ''Gypsy'' character Tessie Tura in ''Jerome Robbins' Broadway'' (1989) and followed this with a role in the ill-fated '' Nick & Nora''. She was established as a Broadway star with her portrayal of Miss Adelaide in the 1992 revival of ''Guys and Dolls'', for which she won both the Tony and Drama Desk Award as Best Actress in a Musical. In 2001, Prince was once again nominated for Tony and Drama Desk Awards for her portrayal of Ella Peterson in the revival of '' Bells Are Ringing''. She was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Obba Babatundé
Obba Babatundé (born Donald Cohen; December 1, 1951) is an American actor. A native of Queens, New York City, he has appeared in more than seventeen stage productions, thirty theatrical films, sixty made-for-television films, and two prime-time series. Early life and education Babatundé was born in Jamaica, Queens, New York City. As a child, he attended public schools. He was attracted early to theater and from a young age would sing, dance and act for his family. He attended Jamaica High School where he was a well-rounded student who, in addition to appearing in the Sing '68 school musical program, was a student aide and a member of both the track and cross country teams. After graduating from Jamaica High School in 1969, he started teaching at a private school for students of color. He also pursued acting jobs in New York, gaining some roles Off-Off-Broadway. Learning that his ancestry included people from Nigeria, he adopted a name made of Yoruba words: ''Obba'', for "king ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
María Conchita Alonso
María Concepción Alonso Bustillo (born June 29, 1957), better known as María Conchita Alonso, is a singer, actress and former beauty queen. She has participated in film and television productions, and was nominated for the Independent Spirit Awards, Independent Spirit Award as Independent Spirit Award for Best Female Lead, Best Leading Actress in 1996 for her role in ''Caught (1996 film), Caught''. As a singer, she has received several gold and platinum records, and has been nominated for three Grammy Awards. Alonso was the first Latin American actress not born in the United States to star in a musical on Broadway theatre, Broadway. The musical was ''Kiss of the Spider Woman (musical), Kiss of the Spider Woman'' at the Broadhurst Theatre, Broadhurst Theater in 1995. Early life María Conchita Alonso was born in Cienfuegos, Cuba, on June 29, 1957, to Ricardo Alonso and Conchita Bustillo. Her family moved to Venezuela when she was five years old, in 1962, after the Cuban Revol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marcus Coloma
Marcus Coloma (born October 18, 1978) is an American actor. He has appeared in multiple TV series and the Hilary Duff film ''Material Girls''. Since 2019, Coloma has portrayed Nikolas Cassadine on the American soap opera ''General Hospital''. Early life Coloma was born in Middletown, California. Career In 2005, Coloma starred in Fox's '' Point Pleasant'' as Father Tomas, and played Matt Evans in ''South Beach'' in 2006. He has appeared on several television series, including playing Marcus Johnson on The CW drama ''One Tree Hill'' in 2006, and portraying Leo Cruz on the ABC Family show, ''Make It or Break It'' from 2009 to 2010. Coloma played Father Jonas Alcaraz on '' Major Crimes'' in 2017, and portrayed Clark Steedler in ''False Profits'' in 2018. He joined scientology in 2005 according to publications on the Scientology website(13) Coloma played Hilary Duff's love interest in the 2006 film ''Material Girls''. He starred in the Disney films ''Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2'' (2011) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
