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Mouna Traoré
Mouna Traoré (born May 4, 1995) is a Canadian actress and filmmaker. She is known for her performances in a variety of television series, such as Global TV's ''Rookie Blue'' (2012), CBC's ''Murdoch Mysteries'' (2015–2018), and Netflix's ''The Umbrella Academy'' (2020). Her film work includes the 2017 films '' The Drop In'', which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival, and '' Brown Girl Begins'', directed by Sharon Lewis. Early life Traore was born and raised in Toronto, Canada. Her mother is from Haiti and her father is from Mali. Career Traoré began acting at a young age. She attended classes at the Young People's Theatre. She later graduated from the Etobicoke School of the Arts, and completed a Bachelor of Arts and Science at the University of Toronto. In 2017, Traoré starred in the short film '' The Drop In'', which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival.Wilson Morales"TIFF 2017 Preview: Naledi Jackson’s Short Film ‘The Drop In’" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Toronto
Toronto ( , locally pronounced or ) is the List of the largest municipalities in Canada by population, most populous city in Canada. It is the capital city of the Provinces and territories of Canada, Canadian province of Ontario. With a population of 2,794,356 in 2021, it is the List of North American cities by population, fourth-most populous city in North America. The city is the anchor of the Golden Horseshoe, an urban agglomeration of 9,765,188 people (as of 2021) surrounding the western end of Lake Ontario, while the Greater Toronto Area proper had a 2021 population of 6,712,341. As of 2024, the census metropolitan area had an estimated population of 7,106,379. Toronto is an international centre of business, finance, arts, sports, and culture, and is recognized as one of the most multiculturalism, multicultural and cosmopolitanism, cosmopolitan cities in the world. Indigenous peoples in Canada, Indigenous peoples have travelled through and inhabited the Toronto area, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oluniké Adeliyi
Oluniké Adeliyi (born January 5, 1977) is a Canadian actress. She appeared in the 2010 horror film ''Saw 3D'' and starred as Leah Kerns in the television series '' Flashpoint''. Early life Adeliyi was born in Brampton, Ontario, of Jamaican-Nigerian descent. She frequently visited Brooklyn, New York to pursue acting. She graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, performing in local theater, before returning to Toronto in 2008. Career Adeliyi began acting when she was cast as the Artful Dodger in her middle school play ''Oliver Twist''. After graduating high school, she went to the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City, and has since performed in theatres throughout Canada and the U.S. playing leading roles in ''Blue Window'', ''A Midsummer Night's Dream'', '' The Children's Hour'', '' Jitney'', and Michael Cristofer's play ''The Shadow Box''. One of her earliest film roles was an uncredited bit part in the film '' John Q.''; on set, she met Denzel Washi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Being Erica
''Being Erica'' is a Canadian comedy-drama television series that aired on CBC Television, CBC from January 5, 2009, to December 12, 2011. Created by Jana Sinyor, the series was originally announced by the CBC as ''The Session'', but was later retitled ''Being Erica'' before debuting in 2009. It is produced by Temple Street Productions and distributed internationally by BBC Worldwide. The show stars Erin Karpluk as Erica Strange, a woman who begins seeing a therapist to deal with regrets in her life, only to discover a therapist (Michael Riley) who has the ability to send her back in time to actually relive these events and even change them. In Canada, the second season premiered on September 22, 2009. Only 12 episodes were produced for the second season due to budget cuts at the CBC. On May 11, 2010, the CBC announced that ''Being Erica'' was renewed for a third season of 13 episodes. Soapnet announced that it was picking up the full third season as well. Season 3 debuted on Sep ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cra$h & Burn
''Crash & Burn'' (stylized as ''Cra$h & Burn'') is a Canadian television drama series created by Malcolm MacRury. The show takes place in Hamilton, Ontario Hamilton is a port city in the Canadian Provinces and territories of Canada, province of Ontario. Hamilton has a 2021 Canadian census, population of 569,353 (2021), and its Census Metropolitan Area, census metropolitan area, which encompasses ..., Canada, where it was also filmed. The series starred Luke Kirby as Jimmy Burn, a claims investigator for Protected Insurance. Characters Main cast References External links * 2000s Canadian drama television series 2009 Canadian television series debuts 2009 Canadian television series endings Showcase (Canadian TV channel) original programming Global Television Network original programming Television shows set in Hamilton, Ontario Television shows filmed in Hamilton, Ontario Television series by Corus Entertainment Works about the Russian Mafia {{C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Da Kink In My Hair (TV Series)
''Da Kink in My Hair'' is a Canadian television sitcom. Based on the play of the same name by Trey Anthony, the story was adapted into a television show and aired on Global during prime time. It was the first comedy series on a national private mainstream broadcaster that was created by and starring Black women in Canada. The series had centred on a hair salon in the heart of Toronto's Caribbean-Canadian community, Eglinton West. The series debuted on Global on October 14, 2007, and the final episode aired on May 14, 2009. It was the winner of the Canadian Association of Broadcasters Best Fiction Series prize in 2008 and won a Gemini Award for Best Hair. The series has been rebroadcast on Television Jamaica. Cast The show stars Ordena Stephens-Thompson as Novelette "Letty" Campbell, the Caribbean-Canadian owner of a hair salon in Toronto. Trey Anthony, the writer of the original play on which the series was based, also stars as Letty's sister Joy. The original cast also include ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carrie (2013 Film)
''Carrie'' is a 2013 American supernatural horror film directed by Kimberly Peirce. It is the third film adaptation and a remake of the 1976 adaptation of Stephen King's 1974 novel of the same name and the fourth film in the ''Carrie'' franchise. The film was produced by Kevin Misher, with a screenplay by Lawrence D. Cohen and Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa. The film stars Chloë Grace Moretz as the titular character Carrie White, alongside Julianne Moore as Margaret White. The cast also features Judy Greer, Portia Doubleday, Gabriella Wilde, Ansel Elgort and Alex Russell. The film is a modern re-imagining of King's novel about a shy girl outcast by her peers and sheltered by her deeply religious mother, who uses her telekinetic powers with devastating effect after falling victim to a cruel prank at her senior prom. The film held its world premiere at the Arclight Hollywood in Los Angeles on October 7, 2013, and was released in the United States by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Montreal International Black Film Festival
The Montreal International Black Film Festival is an annual film festival in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Held in September each year, the festival programs a selection of African, Caribbean, African American and Black Canadian films.John Griffin, "Black, proud and worldwide; Africa and the entire diaspora are now reflected in what was once the Haitian Film Festival". ''Montreal Gazette'', September 21, 2010. The event was launched by Fabienne Colas in 2005 as the Haitian Film Festival, with a focus specifically on films from Haiti. It was renamed to the Montreal International Black Film Festival in 2010, expanding its focus to include international films from the entire African diaspora. In 2013, Colas also launched the sibling Toronto Black Film Festival in Toronto, Ontario, and she has since launched the Halifax Black Film Festival and the Ottawa Black Film Festival. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada, the 2020 festival was presented entirely online. It attracted over 300,00 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Production Company
A production company, production house or production studio is a studio that creates works in the fields of performing arts, new media art, film, television show, television, radio, comics, interactive arts, video games, websites, music, and video. These groups consist of technical staff and members to produce the media, and are often incorporation (business), incorporated as a publishing, commercial publisher. Generally the term refers to all individuals responsible for the technical aspects of creating a particular product, regardless of where in the process their expertise is required, or how long they are involved in the project. For example, in a theatrical performance, the production team has not only the running crew, but also the theatrical producer, designers, and theatre director, theatrical direction. Tasks and functions The production company may be directly responsible for fundraising the production or may accomplish this through a parent company, partner, or priv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Self Made (miniseries)
''Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C. J. Walker'' is an American historical drama television limited series, based on the biography ''On Her Own Ground'' by A'Lelia Bundles, that premiered on March 20, 2020, on Netflix. It received generally positive reviews with praise for Octavia Spencer's acting; however it received criticism for various historical inaccuracies and artistic licence. For her performance, Spencer received a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie. Premise ''Self Made'' is a fictionalized depiction of "the untold story of black hair care pioneer and mogul Madam C. J. Walker and how she overcame the hostilities of turn-of-the-century America, epic rivalries, and tumultuous marriages to become America’s first Black, self-made female millionaire." Cast and characters Main *Octavia Spencer as Madam C. J. Walker *Tiffany Haddish as A'Lelia Walker *Carmen Ejogo as Annie Turnbo Malone, Addie *Garrett M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Majority Rules!
''Majority Rules!'' is a Canadian teen comedy drama series which first aired on Teletoon in 2009. The series is also dubbed ''Votez Becky!'' for the French title. Airing The production company Entertainment One (at the time called E1 Entertainment) began filming for the first (and only) season on January 12, 2009. The show had the distinction of being the first near live-action regular program on Teletoon, an animation channel. ''Majority Rules!'' aired in the United States on Starz Starz (stylized in all caps as STARZ; pronounced "stars") is an American pay television network owned by Starz Entertainment, and is the flagship property of Starz Inc. Launched in 1994 as a multiplex service of what is now Starz Encore, ... Kids & Family, starting in November 2013. Synopsis The series revolves around Rebecca "Becky" Richards ( Tracy Spiridakos), a fifteen-year-old whose life is changed when she is elected mayor of her hometown of Mayfield. Even with the pressures of her e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Teletoon
Cartoon Network (formerly Teletoon) is a Canadian English-language discretionary specialty channel owned by Corus Entertainment. The channel primarily broadcasts animated series aimed at children and teenagers. It was launched on October 17, 1997, by Teletoon Canada, Inc., a consortium of Western International Communications and Astral Media (via their specialty channel Family Channel), Shaw Communications (via its specialty channel YTV), and the animation studios Cinar and Nelvana. With subsequent acquisitions and divestments, Corus became the sole owner of the channel in 2014. The channel has historically aired a mix of domestic productions and imported series, with many of the latter coming from U.S. channel Cartoon Network. In 2012, Teletoon launched a Canadian version of Cartoon Network as a sister network under license from Turner Broadcasting. In February 2023, Corus announced that Teletoon would rebrand as Cartoon Network on March 27, 2023, with the previous C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Emmanuel Kabongo
Emmanuel Kabongo (born Christmas, December 25, 1986) is a Black Canadians, Canadian actor and film producer. Born and raised in Zaire, now present-day Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kabongo Immigration, immigrated to Canada and began his acting career as an Extra (acting), extra before achieving recognition for his performance as the lead protagonist in the Toronto-based web series ''Teenagers (web series), Teenagers'' (2014–2017), for which he earned his first 4th Canadian Screen Awards#Digital media, Canadian Screen Award nomination. Kabongo also co-produced the series. Kabongo subsequently became known for his performances in the CBC Television series ''21 Thunder'' (2017) and ''Frankie Drake Mysteries'' (2017–2018) and in films such as ''The Animal Project'' (2013), ''Antibirth'' (2016), and ''Brown Girl Begins'' (2017). He played a gladiator in Paul W. S. Anderson's ''Pompeii (film), Pompeii'' (2014) and has guest-starred in television series such as ''Murdoch Mysterie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
