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Simone MacKenzie
Simone may refer to: * Simone (given name), a feminine (or Italian masculine) given name of Hebrew origin * Simone (surname), an Italian surname Simone may also refer to: * ''Simone'' (1918 film), a French silent drama film * ''Simone'' (1926 film), a French silent drama film * ''Simone'' (2002 film), a 2002 science-fiction drama film * ''Simone'' (2013 film), a 2013 Brazilian drama * Simone (actress) (born 1962), stage name of Lisa Celeste Stroud, daughter of Nina Simone * Nina Simone (1933–2003), stage name of Eunice Kathleen Waymon, singer, songwriter, musician, arranger, and civil rights activist * Simone (born 1966), Egyptian singer and actress * Simone (character), a fictional character in the ABC Family show ''The Nine Lives of Chloe King'' * Simone Bittencourt de Oliveira (born 1949), Brazilian singer and performer, better known by her mononym Simone * Simone Egeriis (born 1992), Danish singer, better known by her mononym Simone * Tropical Storm Simone (disamb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Simone (given Name)
Simone is a given name that may be used as a masculine or feminine name, depending on the language. Originating from the Greek translation of the Hebrew name ''Shimon'', it became popular due to the Christianization of Europe and Biblical figures such as Simeon (son of Jacob) and Simeon (Gospel of Luke). In Italian, Simone is a masculine name or patronymic surname, pronounced with three syllables, ''see-MO-ne'', whilst the feminine form ''Simona'' is widespread throughout Europe. In French and English Simone is a feminine name, pronounced with two syllables, either as ''SEE-MAWN'' or ''sə-MON'', whilst its masculine form in both languages is Simon/Simeon. Additionally, Simone, as a feminine name, may be spelled Simonne outside of France. People Simona *Simona Amânar (born 1979), Romanian gymnast * Simona Andrejić (born 1994), Serbian model * Simona de Silvestro (born 1988), Swiss race car driver *Simona Halep (born 1991), Romanian tennis player * Simona Koch (born 1968), Ger ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Simone (surname)
''Simone'' is an Italian surname. The surname was first recorded in the year 1346, and is believed to be the Italian equivalent of ''Simon'' Origins and etymology The name ''Simone'' ultimately originates as a variant of '' Shimeon'' which is Hebrew for "one who harkens". Variants and similar surnames Popular variants of this surname include ''Simonetti'', '' Simoni'', '' Simioni'', '' Desimone'' among several others. Popularity of name According to United States Census data taken in the year 2000, there were approximately 7,040 people in the United States with this surname. Thus ranking ''Simone'' as the 4,607th in terms of most popular surnames.http://names.mooseroots.com/l/7112/Simone Notable people with the surname Simone Some of the most notable people with the surname ''Simone'' include: * Afric Simone (born 1956), a Mozambique singer and musician * Albert J. Simone (born 1935), a former president of the Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, New York * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Simone (1918 Film)
''Simone'' is a 1918 French silent drama film directed by Camille de Morlhon. It was remade in 1926.Goble p.954 Cast * Edmond Duquesne * Armand Tallier * Lilian Greuze * Simone Genevois as Simone de Sergeac enfant * Romuald Joubé * Maurice Escande as Michel Mignier * Marie-Laure * Garay * Henri Valbel Henri Valbel (1885–1956) was a French film actor.Goble p.121 Selected filmography * '' Simone'' (1918) * '' Madonna of the Sleeping Cars'' (1928) * ''The Divine Voyage'' (1929) * '' The Tunnel'' (1933) * '' Forces occultes'' (1943) * ''Girl with ... * Joly * Régnier References Bibliography * Goble, Alan. ''The Complete Index to Literary Sources in Film''. Walter de Gruyter, 1999. External links * 1918 films French drama films 1918 drama films French silent feature films French films based on plays French black-and-white films Silent drama films 1910s French films 1910s French-language films {{1910s-France-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Simone (1926 Film)
''Simone'' is a 1926 French silent drama film directed by Donatien and starring Lucienne Legrand, Jeanne Kervich and Jean Dehelly.Goble p.954 It is based on a play by Eugène Brieux, which had previously been turned into a 1918 silent film of the same name. Cast * Lucienne Legrand as Simone de Sergeac * Jeanne Kervich as Hermance * Jean Dehelly as Michel Mignier * Claude France as Mme de Sergeac * Donatien as M. de Sergeac * Maxime Desjardins as M. de Lorcy * Georges de La Noë as Le père de Michel * Josseline Gaël as Simone enfant * Jean Lorette as M. de Naugeac * Émilien Richard as L'avocat * Lionel Salem Lionel Salem (born 5 March 1937, Paris) is a French theoretical chemist, former research director at the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS), retired since 1999. He is a member of the International Academy of Quantum Molecular Scie ... as Le notaire References Bibliography * Goble, Alan. ''The Complete Index to Literary Sour ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Simone (2002 Film)
''Simone'' (stylized as ''S1M0̸NE'') is a 2002 American satirical science fiction film written, produced, and directed by Andrew Niccol. It stars Al Pacino, Catherine Keener, Evan Rachel Wood, Rachel Roberts, Jay Mohr, and Winona Ryder. The story follows a fading director creating a virtual actress to star in his films and the attempts he makes to keep her non-presence a secret as she becomes more famous. ''Simone'' garnered mixed reviews from critics but was a minor box-office hit, grossing $19.6 million worldwide against its $10 million budget. Plot When Nicola Anders (Winona Ryder), the star of the new film by out-of-favor director Viktor Taransky (Al Pacino), refuses to finish it, Taransky is forced to find a replacement. Contractual requirements totally prevent using her image in the film, so he must re-shoot. Instead, Taransky experiments with a new computer program he inherits from late acquaintance Hank Aleno (Elias Koteas) which allows the creation of a computer-gener ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Simone (2013 Film)
Simone may refer to: * Simone (given name), a feminine (or Italian masculine) given name of Hebrew origin * Simone (surname), an Italian surname Simone may also refer to: * ''Simone'' (1918 film), a French silent drama film * ''Simone'' (1926 film), a French silent drama film * ''Simone'' (2002 film), a 2002 science-fiction drama film * ''Simone'' (2013 film), a 2013 Brazilian drama * Simone (actress) (born 1962), stage name of Lisa Celeste Stroud, daughter of Nina Simone * Nina Simone (1933–2003), stage name of Eunice Kathleen Waymon, singer, songwriter, musician, arranger, and civil rights activist * Simone (born 1966), Egyptian singer and actress * Simone (character), a fictional character in the ABC Family show ''The Nine Lives of Chloe King'' * Simone Bittencourt de Oliveira (born 1949), Brazilian singer and performer, better known by her mononym Simone * Simone Egeriis (born 1992), Danish singer, better known by her mononym Simone * Tropical Storm Simone (disambiguat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Simone (actress)
Lisa Simone Kelly (born Lisa Celeste Stroud, September 12, 1962) is an American singer, composer and actress, known for her work on and off Broadway, in ''Rent'', ''The Lion King'', ''Aida'', and '' Les Miserables''. She is the only child of the late musician and civil rights activist Nina Simone from her marriage to police detective Andrew Stroud and is the executive producer of the Netflix documentary ''What Happened, Miss Simone?'' Simone's albums include ''Simone on Simone'', ''All is Well'', ''My World'', and ''Live at the Edge''. Biography As a child, Simone often lived with relatives and friends due to her mother's busy touring schedule, her parents' tempestuous marriage, as well as Nina's mental health problems. Later in life, Simone alleged that her mother was emotionally and physically abusive, driving her to the point of contemplating suicide until finally going to New York to live with her father. As a young adult, Simone served in the United States Air Force for over ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nina Simone
Eunice Kathleen Waymon (February 21, 1933 – April 21, 2003), known professionally as Nina Simone (), was an American singer, songwriter, pianist, and civil rights activist. Her music spanned styles including classical, folk, gospel, blues, jazz, R&B, and pop. The sixth of eight children born from a poor family in Tryon, North Carolina, Simone initially aspired to be a concert pianist. With the help of a few supporters in her hometown, she enrolled in the Juilliard School of Music in New York City. She then applied for a scholarship to study at the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia, where, despite a well received audition, she was denied admission,Liz Garbus, 2015 documentary film, ''What Happened, Miss Simone?'' which she attributed to racism. In 2003, just days before her death, the Institute awarded her an honorary degree. To make a living, Simone started playing piano at a nightclub in Atlantic City. She changed her name to "Nina Simone" to disguise herself ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Simone Philip Kamel
Simone Philip Kamel ( arz, سيمون فيليپ كامل), mononymously known as Simone, born June 14, is an Egyptian singer, that throughout the 1990s was famous for her soprano voice. Her most famous songs include "" (''Not Just a Look and a Smile''), "" (''Taxi''), "" (''Fear Me''), "" (''Happy''), "" (''Again, Again''), "" (''Thank You''), "" (''My Watch is not Set''), "" (''Casanova''), "" (''I'm Talking Seriously''). She also released a Greek/Arabic song called ''Munawar'' for the Greek-Egyptian Friendship Festival. Life and career Early life and education Simone has a bachelor's degree in French literature from the Ain Shams University Ain Shams University ( ar, جامعة عين شمس) is a public university located in Cairo, Egypt. Founded in 1950, the university provides education at the undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate levels. History Ain Shams University was fou .... Beginning of musical career She participated in the Greek-Egyptian Friendship F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Simone (character)
''The Nine Lives of Chloe King'' is an American supernatural drama television series which premiered on ABC Family on June 14, 2011, and ended on August 16, 2011. The one-hour drama is based on the book series of the same name by Liz Braswell. The series follows Chloe King (Skyler Samuels), a girl who discovers that she is a descendant of an ancient race of Bastet offspring called the Mai, as she attempts to learn more about her cat-like powers with her friends and protectors, while also assuming the role of the "Uniter", a warrior that can stop the war between Mai and humans. Chloe is also bestowed with nine lives and must stay alive while dealing with her love life and the mysteries behind her missing father. In September 2011, ABC Family announced its cancellation after one season. Premise The protagonist, Chloe King, is a teenager who discovers on her sixteenth birthday that she has special cat-like powers, including nine lives, enhanced speed, strength, hearing, agility ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Simone Bittencourt De Oliveira
Simone Bittencourt de Oliveira, better known as Simone, is a Brazilian singer of Música Popular Brasileira (MPB) who has recorded more than 30 albums. Biography Simone was born on December 25, 1949, in Salvador, Bahia, as the seventh daughter in a family of nine children. During her teenage years, she was a professional basketball player and moved to São Paulo to become a member of the women's national basketball team. She studied in Santos, São Paulo, majoring in physical education. Career Her music career began when a close friend and guitar teacher Elodir Barontini invited her to sing at a dinner with Odeon's marketing manager. At the end of this encounter, specially scheduled for her performance, came an offer of a contract to record not one but four albums at once. Her eponymous debut album was recorded in October 1972 at a low cost and with a few musicians, conducted by José Biamonte. It circulated only among friends, relatives, and artists; ten years later it would ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Simone Egeriis
Simone Egeriis (born 28 January 1992), better known as simply Simone, is a Danish pop singer. She was born and raised in Slagelse, Denmark. She is known in Denmark for winning the Danish TV talent show '' Scenen er din'' ('The Stage is Yours') in the category Junior Singing. She has since released three studio albums – her debut was called Vindens Farver or '' Colours of the Wind'', the song from Disney's ''Pocahontas'', with which she won ''Scenen er Din''. She also plays the violin and the piano. Biography Early years Simone's mother and father are divorced and she lives with her mother and her older sister Stephanie in Slagelse, where her father also lives. She started singing at a very young age and went on to do children's musicals. At age nine she began in the children's gospel choir 'Himmelsus'. Scenen er din When she first went on 'The Stage is Yours' the judges totally loved her and she got top marks from them. She won the first season of the show in September in th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
