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Poppy Liu
Poppy Liu (柳波; pinyin: Liǔ Bō) is a Chinese actress, activist and poet, known for her roles in the sitcoms '' Sunnyside'', '' Hacks'', and '' iCarly''. Early life and education Liu was born in Xi'an, China. Her family moved to Minnesota when she was two while her father, an engineering professor, earned a second PhD. During this time, her mother attended night classes in computer programming and worked at hotels and McDonald's. The family moved back to China when Liu was 14, where she attended an American school in Shanghai. During high school, she became interested in performing, and participated in Chinese dance, ballet and theater. Liu attended Colgate University in Hamilton, New York, and majored in women's studies and theater. She graduated in 2013. Career After graduation, Liu founded the production company Collective Sex, with a focus on decolonizing storytelling and eliminating stigmas around sex and identity. In 2018, she debuted her short film ''Names of Wo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Xi'an, China
Xi'an ( , ; ; Chinese: ), frequently spelled as Xian and also known by other names, is the capital of Shaanxi Province. A sub-provincial city on the Guanzhong Plain, the city is the third most populous city in Western China, after Chongqing and Chengdu, as well as the most populous city in Northwest China. Its total population was 12,952,907 as of the 2020 census. The total urban population was 9.28 million. Since the 1980s, as part of the economic growth of inland China especially for the central and northwest regions, Xi'an has re-emerged as a cultural, industrial, political and educational centre of the entire central-northwest region, with many facilities for research and development. Xi'an currently holds sub-provincial status, administering 11 districts and 2 counties. In 2020, Xi'an was ranked as a Beta- (global second tier) city by the Globalization and World Cities Research Network, and, according to the country's own ranking, ranked 17th. Xi'an is also one of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paramount+
Paramount (from the word ''paramount'' meaning "above all others") may refer to: Entertainment and music companies * Paramount Global, also known simply as Paramount, an American mass media company formerly known as ViacomCBS. The following businesses are historically linked to this company, but not all are related by current ownership. **Paramount+, an American streaming video service formerly known as CBS All Access **Paramount Animation, an animation studio and division of Paramount Pictures founded in 2011 **Paramount Communications, a company known as Gulf and Western Industries until 1989, acquired by Viacom in 1994 **Paramount Home Entertainment, a division of Paramount Pictures for home video distribution founded in 1976 **Paramount Network, a current cable network previously called TNN and Spike TV **Paramount Parks, a former subsidiary chain of theme parks **Paramount Pictures, an American film studio, that serves as Paramount Global's namesake **Paramount Players, a cont ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
American Actors Of Chinese Descent
American(s) may refer to: * American, something of, from, or related to the United States of America, commonly known as the "United States" or "America" ** Americans, citizens and nationals of the United States of America ** American ancestry, people who self-identify their ancestry as "American" ** American English, the set of varieties of the English language native to the United States ** Native Americans in the United States, indigenous peoples of the United States * American, something of, from, or related to the Americas, also known as "America" ** Indigenous peoples of the Americas * American (word), for analysis and history of the meanings in various contexts Organizations * American Airlines, U.S.-based airline headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas * American Athletic Conference, an American college athletic conference * American Recordings (record label), a record label previously known as Def American * American University, in Washington, D.C. Sports teams Soccer * Ba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Afterparty (TV Series)
''The Afterparty'' is an American murder mystery comedy television series created by Christopher Miller that premiered on Apple TV+ on January 28, 2022. In March 2022, the series was renewed for a second season which is set to premiere on April 28, 2023. Premise The series takes place at a high school reunion after party with each episode "a different character's perspective" of what happened that night. Critic Olivia Rutigliano noted that it is an example of "the millennial whodunnit," a new subgenre of murder mystery in which the investigation is a vehicle for characters to find second chances, personal fulfillment, and a departure from boring or oppressive daily life (through the feeling that their life has become a new genre). Cast and characters Main * Tiffany Haddish as Detective Danner, a detective investigating Xavier's murder * Sam Richardson as Aniq, an escape room designer and the primary suspect, who attempts to use his escape room skills to clear his name * Zoë ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Princess Iron Fan
Princess Iron Fan () is a character from the 16th century Chinese novel ''Journey to the West''. She is the wife of the Bull Demon King and mother of Red Boy. She is one of the most popular ''Journey to the West'' villains, alongside her husband the Bull Demon King, her son the Red Boy, and Baigujing. In ''Journey to the West'', Princess Iron Fan is not so much a goddess as in a "proper" celestial one, but rather she made the villagers living near Flaming Mountains yield to her and offer her food and stuff like a goddess. ''Journey to the West'' Princess Iron Fan is a beautiful demoness, married to the Bull Demon King and mother to the Red Boy. She was living in Bajia Cave awaiting her husband's return, but was also angry at him for his affair with a fox-spirit woman, Princess Jade Face. The Bull Demon King described his wife as an "immortal female with excellence in spiritual practice (female Xian)". She possessed the magical Banana Leaf Fan. The fan, made from banana leaves, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
American Born Chinese (TV Series)
''American Born Chinese'' is an upcoming action comedy television series based on the graphic novel of the same name by Gene Luen Yang. Filming had begun in Los Angeles by February 2022. The series is set to premiere on Disney+ in 2023. Premise Jin Wang, struggling with his school life and home life, meets the new foreign exchange student at his school, leading him to become involved in a battle between Gods of Chinese mythology. Cast and characters * Michelle Yeoh as Guanyin * Ben Wang as Jin Wang * Yeo Yann Yann as Christine Wang * Chin Han as Simon Wang * Daniel Wu as Sun Wukong * Ke Huy Quan as Freddy Wong * Jim Liu as Wei-Chen * Sydney Taylor as Amelia * Stephanie Hsu as Shiji Niangniang * Poppy Liu as Princess Iron Fan Production Development On October 4, 2021, it was announced that Disney+ had greenlit an adaptation of the Gene Luen Yang graphic novel and ordered it straight to series, with Destin Daniel Cretton directing and Charles Yu and Kelvin Yu writing the s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dead Ringers (miniseries)
''Dead Ringers'' is an American psychological thriller drama television miniseries developed by Alice Birch. It is based on the 1988 film of the same name by David Cronenberg, itself adapted from the 1977 novel ''Twins'' by Bari Wood and Jack Geasland. The series premiered on Amazon Prime Video on April 21, 2023. Cast and characters Main * Rachel Weisz as Beverly and Elliot Mantle, twin gynecologists. These versions are gender-flipped versions of the characters previously portrayed by Jeremy Irons. * Britne Oldford as Genevieve Cotard * Poppy Liu as Greta * Jennifer Ehle as Rebecca Parker * Michael Chernus as Tom Recurring * Jeremy Shamos as Joseph * Emily Meade as Susan Parker * Natalie Woolams-Torres as Heather Guest * Susan Blommaert as Agnes * Liza Fernandez as Lenka * Andrew Garman as the grief support group leader * Suzanne Bertish as Linda * Maryann Urbano as Sasha * Aaron Dean Eisenberg as Jeremy * Kevin R. McNally as Alan * Tony Crane as Nick * Michael McKean as M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
History Of The World, Part II
''History of the World, Part II'' is an American sketch comedy limited series written and produced by Mel Brooks, Wanda Sykes, Nick Kroll, Ike Barinholtz, and David Stassen. The series serves as a sequel to the 1981 film written and directed by Brooks, with sketches parodying events from different periods of human history and legend. It premiered on March 6, 2023 on Hulu. Cast The cast features a large ensemble, including a core of several regulars who are also among the series writers: Main * Mel Brooks as Narrator. Orson Welles served as Narrator in ''History of the World, Part I'' (1981). * Wanda Sykes as various characters, including Harriet Tubman, Bessie Coleman, and Shirley Chisholm. * Nick Kroll as various characters, including Schmuck Mudman, Judas, Galileo, Henry Kissinger, and Japheth. * Ike Barinholtz as various characters, including Ulysses S. Grant, Alexander Graham Bell, Leon Trotsky, and Theodore Roosevelt. Recurring Episodes Production Despite th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wedding Season (TV Series)
''Wedding Season'' is an action comedy romantic thriller streaming television series created by Oliver Lyttelton for the Star content hub of Disney+. It was released on the Disney+ Star platform internationally, Star+ in Latin America and Hulu in the United States, September 8, 2022. Premise A young man named Stefan objects at the wedding of Katie McConnell, with whom he has been having an affair at various weddings over the summer, only to be rejected. Hours later, Stefan is arrested and learns that Katie's new in-laws were poisoned at the reception and she has gone missing. Despite his suspicions of Katie, Stefan goes on the run with her to find out the truth. Cast Main * Rosa Salazar as Katie * Gavin Drea as Stefan * Jade Harrison as DCI Metts * Jamie Michie as DI Donahue * Omar Baroud as Jackson * Callie Cooke as Leila * Bhav Joshi as Anil * Ioanna Kimbook as Suji Recurring * George Webster as Hugo Delaney * Liz Kingsman as Mary Delaney * Ivan Kaye as Mr Delaney * Tsi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tales Of The Walking Dead
''Tales of the Walking Dead'' is an American post-apocalyptic horror drama anthology television series created by Scott M. Gimple and Channing Powell. The fourth television series within ''The Walking Dead'' franchise, it is a spin-off to '' The Walking Dead'', which is based on the comic book series of the same name by Robert Kirkman, Tony Moore, and Charlie Adlard. ''Tales of the Walking Dead'' premiered on AMC on August 14, 2022. Premise ''Tales of the Walking Dead'' is an episodic anthology series that is based on new and existing characters within ''The Walking Dead'' universe. Episodes Production Development In September 2020, AMC announced they and Scott M. Gimple had been developing an episodic anthology series set within ''The Walking Dead'' universe. In October 2021, AMC officially greenlit a six-episode first season to debut in mid-2022. Channing Powell, who has written for both '' The Walking Dead'' and '' Fear the Walking Dead'', serves as showrunner. Cast ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dollface
''Dollface'' is an American comedy television series created by Jordan Weiss that premiered on November 15, 2019, on Hulu. It stars Kat Dennings, Brenda Song, Shay Mitchell, and Esther Povitsky. In January 2020, Hulu renewed the series for a second season, which was released on February 11, 2022. The series was canceled in May 2022. Premise The series follows "a young woman who – after being dumped by her longtime boyfriend – must deal with her own imagination in order to literally and metaphorically re-enter the world of women, and rekindle the female friendships she left behind." Cast and characters Main * Kat Dennings as Jules Wiley, a woman who works as a web designer at a wellness company called Woöm * Brenda Song as Madison Maxwell, a PR expert and Jules' best friend from college who she recently reconnects with * Shay Mitchell as Stella Cole, Jules' other best friend from college who she recently reconnects with * Esther Povitsky as Izzy Levine, one of Jules' co-work ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
SVU
SVU may refer to: Places * Savusavu Airport, an airport in Savusavu, Fiji (IATA: SVU, ICAO: NFNS) Arts, entertainment, and media * '' Law & Order: Special Victims Unit'' (or ''Law & Order: SVU''), an American police procedural TV series set in New York City * Standard Value Unit, the universal currency in the ''Demon Princes'' sci-fi pentalogy * Sweet Valley University, a fictional university in the ''Sweet Valley High'' book series Universities * Shri Venkateshwara University, Uttar Pradesh, India * Silicon Valley University, San Jose, California, USA * South Valley University, Egypt * Southern Virginia University, Buena Vista, Virginia, USA * Sri Venkateswara University, Andhra Pradesh, India * Syrian Virtual University, Syria Other uses * Czechoslovak Society of Arts and Sciences, a nonprofit, nonpolitical, cultural organization * Dragunov SVU, a Russian sniper rifle * Special Victims Unit, a specialized division within some police departments * SuperValu (United States) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
