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Tess (given Name)
Tess is a feminine given name, typically a diminutive form of Theresa or Tessa. People * Tess Amorim (born 1994), Brazilian actress * Tess Broussard (born 1972), American model and actress * Tess Daly (born 1969), British television presenter * Tess Frazer, American actress * Tess Gaerthé (born 1991), Dutch singer * Tess Gallagher (born 1943), American writer * Tess Gardella (1894-1950), American actress and vaudeville performer * Tess Gerritsen (born 1953), American novelist * Tess Harper (born 1950), American actress * Tess Haubrich (born 1990), Australian actress * Tess Henley (born 1987), American singer-songwriter * Tess Holliday (born 1985), American model and blogger * Tess Jaray (born 1937), British painter and printmaker * Tess Kingham (born 1963), British politician and one-term Member of Parliament * Tess Lambe, Irish vaccine development scientist * Tess Ledeux (born 2001), French freestyle skier * Tess Mattisson (born 1978), Swedish singer * Tess Merkel (born 197 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Theresa
Teresa (also Theresa, Therese; french: Thérèse) is a feminine given name. It originates in the Iberian Peninsula in late antiquity. Its derivation is uncertain, it may be derived from Greek θερίζω (''therízō'') "to harvest or reap", or from θέρος (''theros'') "summer". It is first recorded in the form ''Therasia'', the name of Therasia of Nola, an aristocrat of the 4th century. Its popularity outside of Iberia increased because of saint Teresa of Ávila, and more recently Thérèse of Lisieux and Mother Teresa. In the United States it was ranked as the 852nd most popular name for girls born in 2008, down from 226th in 1992 (it ranked 65th in 1950, and 102nd in 1900). Spelled "Teresa," it was the 580th most popular name for girls born in 2008, down from 206th in 1992 (it ranked 81st in 1950, and 220th in 1900). People In aristocracy: *Teresa of Portugal (other) ** Theresa, Countess of Portugal (1080–1130), mother of Afonso Henriques, the first K ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tess Ledeux
Tess Ledeux (born 23 November 2001) is a French freestyle skier who competes internationally. She competed for France at the FIS Freestyle Ski and Snowboarding World Championships 2017 in Sierra Nevada, Spain, where she won a gold medal in slopestyle. She participated at the FIS Freestyle Ski and Snowboarding World Championships 2019, winning a medal. She has earned four gold medals at the Winter X Games: three in big air and one in slopestyle. At the 2022 X Games, she won two gold medals, in slopestyle and big air Big air is a high-injury-risk sports discipline where the competitor rides a vehicle, such as a motocross motorcycle, a skateboard, a snowboard, or a pair of skis, down a hill or ramp and performs aerial tricks after launching off very large jumps ..., becoming the first woman to land a double cork 1620 in competition. Ledeux represented France at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, China, winning a silver medal in the women's big air. References External li ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tess Finnegan
''Fool's Gold'' is a 2008 American romantic action comedy film from Warner Bros. Pictures about a recently divorced couple who rekindle their romantic life while searching for a lost treasure. The film is directed by Andy Tennant and reunites the ''How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days'' stars Matthew McConaughey and Kate Hudson. It received negative reviews from critics and grossed $111 million worldwide. Plot Ben "Finn" Finnegan is a treasure hunter and he has been searching for the sunken Spanish galleon, the ''Aurelia'', that was lost at sea with the 1715 Treasure Fleet for over eight years. He and his right-hand man Ukrainian Alfonz find a fragment of dishware especially produced as part of the Queen's Dowry when his accidentally sunken ship uncovers it in the seabed. Owing Gangster rapper Bigg Bunny over $60,000, Finn is roughed up by Bigg's thugs and left for dead. He hurries, once he escapes, to the divorce hearing his wife Tess has called in Key West, but he arrives one minute ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tess Coleman
''Freaky Friday'' is a 2003 American fantasy-comedy film directed by Mark Waters and written by Heather Hach and Leslie Dixon, based on Mary Rodgers's 1972 novel of the same name. It stars Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan as a mother and daughter, respectively, whose bodies are switched by a mysterious and magical Chinese fortune cookie. The film was released in theaters on August 6, 2003, by Walt Disney Pictures and distributed by Buena Vista Pictures. The film received largely positive reviews from critics, with praise for the performances (particularly that of Curtis and Lohan), but criticized the transformation scene. The film was also a commercial success, grossing over $160 million worldwide on a $26 million budget. The film also earned Curtis a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy. It was Disney's third film adaptation of the novel, after the 1976 film, starring Barbara Harris and Jodie Foster, and the 1995 made-for-TV film ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tess Carroll
''Charlie St. Cloud'' is a 2010 American supernatural drama film based on Ben Sherwood's novel '' The Death and Life of Charlie St. Cloud'', published in 2004 by Bantam Books. The film is directed by Burr Steers and stars Zac Efron and Amanda Crew. The story is about Charlie St. Cloud's choice between keeping a promise he made to his younger brother, who died in a car accident, or going after the girl he loves. In some markets the film used the complete title of the book. After winning the rights to adapt the book into film, Universal Pictures had James Schamus and Lewis Colick write drafts for the script, with Craig Pearce writing the final script, and director Steers helping to polish it for completion. The film's production (by Relativity Media and Marc Platt Productions) began in upstate New York and British Columbia. Filming lasted from July to late October 2009, with much of it occurring in upstate New York's forest and Gibsons' coastal pier. ''Charlie St. Cloud'' was theatr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tess Carlisle
''Guarding Tess'' is a 1994 American comedy-drama film starring Shirley MacLaine and Nicolas Cage, directed by Hugh Wilson. MacLaine plays a fictional former First Lady protected by an entourage of Secret Service agents led by one she continually exasperates (Cage). The film is set in Somersville, Ohio (in reality Parkton, Maryland) and was nominated for a Golden Globe award in 1995 (Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Comedy/Musical: Shirley MacLaine). Plot Doug Chesnic is a Secret Service agent who takes great pride in his job, performing his duties with the utmost professionalism. His assignment for the last three years has been a severe test of his patience. Doug is in charge of a team stationed in Ohio to protect Tess Carlisle, the widow of a former U.S. President. Tess is well known for her diplomatic and philanthropic work, but seems to regard Doug less as a security officer and more as a domestic servant—not unlike her chauffeur, Earl, or her nu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Murder By Death
''Murder by Death'' is a 1976 American comedy mystery film directed by Robert Moore and written by Neil Simon. The film stars Eileen Brennan, Truman Capote, James Coco, Peter Falk, Alec Guinness, Elsa Lanchester, David Niven, Peter Sellers, Maggie Smith, Nancy Walker, and Estelle Winwood. The plot is a broad parody or spoof of the traditional country-house whodunit, familiar to mystery fiction fans of classics such as Agatha Christie's ''And Then There Were None''. The cast is an ensemble of British and American actors playing send-ups of well-known fictional sleuths, including Hercule Poirot, Miss Marple, Charlie Chan, Nick and Nora Charles, and Sam Spade. It also features a rare acting performance by author Truman Capote. The film was presented at the Venice International Film Festival on September 5, 1976. Plot A group of five renowned detectives, each accompanied by a relative or associate, is invited to "dinner and a murder" by the mysterious Lionel Twain. Having lured ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tess Wiley
Tess Wiley (born November 5, 1974) is an American singer-songwriter. Early life Tess Wiley was born in Dallas, Texas in 1974 to a Christian family. Her mother was a poet Kathryn Wiley while her father was a musician Fletch Wiley, one of '' The Disciples''. Tess's childhood was rather rough, she used to travel a lot from Houston to Seattle to San Francisco then back to Houston... She showed an interest in music and songwriting from an early age, adding "Create in Me a Clean Heart" and "Tender Shepherd" to her repertoire at the age of two. She began to play the piano at the age of five, then the violin at 12, and the guitar at 14. She wanted to make her musical style along the lines of hard rock guitarist Slash, but riffing soon gave way to contemplative songwriting. She spent her high school years singing in the band Nothing in Return while studying classical piano at the High School for the Performing and Visual Arts in Houston, Texas where she sang along with Mariah Carey and Whi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tess Taylor
Tess Taylor (born October 24, 1977) is an American poet, academic, and a contributor to CNN and NPR. Early life and education Taylor was born and raised in El Cerrito, California, and attended Berkeley High School. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and urban studies from Amherst College, a Master of Arts in journalism from New York University, and a Master of Fine Arts in creative writing and poetry Boston University. Career Taylor is the author of a chapbook and four full-length collections of poetry. Her chapbook, ''The Misremembered World'', was selected by Eavan Boland for the Poetry Society of America's inaugural chapbook fellowship. Her first book, ''The Forage House'', was published in 2013 by Red Hen Press. In this book, Taylor, a white descendant of Thomas Jefferson, reckons with this heritage. In gathering materials for this book, Taylor received funding from the American Antiquarian Society and the International Center for Jefferson Studies to con ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tess Rothschild
Teresa Georgina "Tess" Rothschild, Baroness Rothschild, (''née'' Mayor; 10 September 1915 – 29 May 1996) was a British counter-intelligence officer and magistrate. She was the second wife of Victor Rothschild, 3rd Baron Rothschild. Early life She was born Teresa Georgina Mayor in London on 10 September 1915, the daughter of Robert John Grote Mayor (1869–1947), a civil servant working for the Board of Education, and his wife, (Katherine) Beatrice Mayor, ''née'' Meinertzhagen (1885–1971), a poet and playwright. Her paternal grandfather was Joseph Bickersteth Mayor, brother of John E. B. Mayor and nephew of Henry Bickersteth, 1st Baron Langdale and Rev. Edward Bickersteth. Her father was the brother of English novelist F. M. Mayor and a great-nephew of the historian George Grote, philosopher John Grote, and colonial administrator Arthur Grote. Her maternal grandmother, Katherine Beatrice Meinertzhagen, was the sister of soldier Richard Meinertzhagen and the niece of auth ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tess Rafferty
Tess Rafferty is an American writer, comedian, and actress. The author of the 2012 culinary memoir, ''Recipes for Disaster,'' Rafferty has written for television shows including ''@midnight'', and networks such as MTV and Comedy Central. From 2005 until 2012, she was the supervising producer for ''The Soup'' and the show's only female writer. She frequently appeared on ''The Soup'' as herself, Posh Spice, a Succubus, a “guidette” from ''Jersey Shore'' and The Dancing Maxi Pad. Biography Tess Rafferty grew up in Wilmington, Delaware. She attended Emerson College, and as a student performed in Boston comedy clubs. She studied acting and art history and earned her degree in 1997. Following her graduation she moved to Los Angeles, where she began writing for television and performed as a stand up comedian and storyteller. In 2012, her culinary memoir, ''Recipes for Disaster,'' was released by St. Martin's Press. In a review of the book, ''Kirkus Reviews ''Kirkus Reviews' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |