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Toro (magazine)
Toro was a Canadian men’s magazine. It was named by its owner, Christopher Bratty. The editorial was overseen by Derek Finkle. Cameron Williamson and Alicia Kowalewski were the creative and art directors, respectively. Brand lineage In 2003, ''TORO'' magazine entered into the Canadian marketplace as a glossy men's lifestyle publication, distributed by ''The Globe and Mail'' as well as by subscription and newsstand. During its four-year run, TORO garnered more than 60 National Magazine Award nominations. In 2007, ''TORO'' magazine suspended publication. A web-only version of Toro, which was put together without Derek Finkle and the vast majority of the original print magazine’s editorial staff, later appeared but bore little resemblance to the original. It was short lived. Print covers * Sam Roberts (April/May 2003) *Donald Sutherland (June/July 2003) *Ryan Gosling (August/September 2003) *Estella Warren (October/November 2003) * Melissa Auf der Maur (Winter 2003) *Jessica Par ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Editor
Editing is the process of selecting and preparing written, photographic, visual, audible, or cinematic material used by a person or an entity to convey a message or information. The editing process can involve correction, condensation, organisation, and many other modifications performed with an intention of producing a correct, consistent, accurate and complete piece of work. The editing process often begins with the author's idea for the work itself, continuing as a collaboration between the author and the editor as the work is created. Editing can involve creative skills, human relations and a precise set of methods. There are various editorial positions in publishing. Typically, one finds editorial assistants reporting to the senior-level editorial staff and directors who report to senior executive editors. Senior executive editors are responsible for developing a product for its final release. The smaller the publication, the more these roles overlap. The top editor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Steve Nash
Stephen John Nash (born 7 February 1974) is a Canadian professional basketball coach and former player who most recently served as head coach of the Brooklyn Nets of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played 18 seasons in the NBA, where he was an eight-time All-Star and a seven-time All-NBA selection. Nash was a two-time NBA Most Valuable Player while playing for the Phoenix Suns. After a successful high school basketball career in British Columbia, Nash earned a scholarship to Santa Clara University in California. In his four seasons with the Broncos, the team made three NCAA tournament appearances, and he was twice named the West Coast Conference (WCC) Player of the Year. Nash graduated from Santa Clara as the team's all-time leader in assists and was taken as the 15th pick in the 1996 NBA draft by the Phoenix Suns. He had minimal impact and was traded to the Dallas Mavericks in 1998. By his fourth season with the Mavericks, he was voted to his first NBA All ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hayden Christensen
Hayden Christensen (; born April 19, 1981) is a Canadian actor. He is best known for his portrayal of Anakin Skywalker / Darth Vader in the ''Star Wars'' media franchise. He first appeared in the prequel trilogy films, '' Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones'' (2002) and '' Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith'' (2005), and later reprised his role with a voice cameo in '' Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker'' (2019), and as the main antagonist in the Disney+ series ''Obi-Wan Kenobi'' (2022). He will also reprise his role in the upcoming Disney+ series ''Ahsoka'' (2023). Christensen began his career on Canadian television at the age of 13, then diversified into American television in the late 1990s. His early work includes Sofia Coppola's ''The Virgin Suicides'' (1999), ''Life as a House'' (2001), and '' Shattered Glass'' (2003), to which he earned critical acclaim for his performances as Sam in ''Life as a House'' and as Stephen Glass in ''Shattered Glass'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beau Garrett
Beau Jesse Garrett (born December 28, 1982) is an American actress and model. She began her career appearing in GUESS advertisements in the late 1990s after being discovered by an Elite modeling agent at age fourteen. She made her feature film debut in the horror film ''Turistas'' (2006) before portraying Captain Raye in '' Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer'' (2007) and Gem in '' Tron: Legacy'' (2010). Garrett would later appear as a regular guest star on the television series '' Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior'' (2011) and had a regular role on ''Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce'' from 2014 to 2018. In 2017, she portrayed Jessica Preston on the ABC series '' The Good Doctor''. Early life Garrett was born at Cedars Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles, on December 28, 1982, as the second child of David and Randi Garrett (née Rowland). She was raised in Topanga, California, in the Santa Monica Mountains where, as a child, she frequently rode horses. In her youth, Garrett became ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ricky Williams
Errick Miron (born Errick Lynne Williams Jr.; May 21, 1977) is an American former football running back who played 11 seasons in the National Football League (NFL) and one season in the Canadian Football League (CFL). After playing baseball and football at Patrick Henry High School in San Diego, California, Williams played college football for the Texas Longhorns, where he was a two-time unanimous All-American and won the 1998 Heisman Trophy. He broke the NCAA Division I-A records for career rushing yards and all-purpose yards during his senior season. He played minor league baseball in the Philadelphia Phillies farm system for four seasons during college. In 2015, Williams was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame. Williams was drafted by the New Orleans Saints fifth overall in the 1999 NFL Draft after a blockbuster trade and spent three seasons with the team before he was traded to the Miami Dolphins in 2002. He played for the Dolphins for two seasons, lea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Cena
John Felix Anthony Cena ( ; born April 23, 1977) is an American part-time professional wrestler, actor, and former rapper. He is currently signed to WWE. Widely regarded as one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time, he is tied with Ric Flair for the most recognized Professional wrestling world championship, world championship reigns in professional wrestling history. Cena moved to California in 1998 to pursue a career as a Bodybuilding, bodybuilder, and switched to professional wrestling in 1999 before making his debut for Ultimate Pro Wrestling (UPW). He signed with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE) in 2001 and was assigned to its developmental territory Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW), winning the OVW Heavyweight Championship and OVW Southern Tag Team Championship. After moving to WWE SmackDown, SmackDown in 2002, Cena gained fame and success after adopting the Gimmick (professional wrestling), character of a trash-talking rapper. After winning the WWE ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elizabeth Banks
Elizabeth Banks (born Elizabeth Irene Mitchell; February 10, 1974) is an American actress and filmmaker. She is known for playing Effie Trinket in ''The Hunger Games'' film series (2012–2015) and Gail Abernathy-McKadden in the ''Pitch Perfect'' film series (2012–2017). Banks made her directorial film debut with '' Pitch Perfect 2'' (2015), whose $69 million opening-weekend gross set a record for a first-time director. She also directed, wrote, produced, and starred in the action comedy film ''Charlie's Angels'' (2019). Banks founded the film and television production company Brownstone Productions in October 2002, with her husband Max Handelman. Banks made her film debut in the low-budget independent film '' Surrender Dorothy'' (1998). She starred in the films ''Wet Hot American Summer'' (2001), Sam Raimi's ''Spider-Man'' trilogy (2002–2007), ''Seabiscuit'' (2003), ''The 40-Year-Old Virgin'' (2005), '' Slither'' (2006), ''Invincible'' (2006), ''Zack and Miri Make a Por ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jason Bay
Jason Raymond Bay (born September 20, 1978) is a Canadian-American former professional baseball left fielder. Bay played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Diego Padres, Pittsburgh Pirates, Boston Red Sox, New York Mets and Seattle Mariners. Bay was the National League Rookie of the Year in 2004 and he won the Silver Slugger Award in 2009. He is a three-time MLB All-Star and a three-time Tip O'Neill Award winner as the best Canadian baseball player. Amateur career In youth baseball, Bay's Trail little league team reached the 1990 Little League World Series. Bay attended North Idaho College in Coeur d'Alene and Gonzaga University in Spokane, where he played college baseball from 1996–99. In 1999, he played for the Chatham Athletics in the Cape Cod Baseball League. Professional career Minor league career (2000–2002) Bay was drafted by the Montreal Expos in the 22nd round of the 2000 Major League Baseball draft and was assigned to the Expos' Short-Season A tea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mía Maestro
Mía Maestro (born 19 June 1978) is an Argentine actress and singer. She is known for her roles as Nora Martinez in '' The Strain'', Nadia Santos in the television drama '' Alias'', as Christina Kahlo in ''Frida'', as Carmen in '' The Twilight Saga'', and as Marianela in '' For Love or Country: The Arturo Sandoval Story''. Early life and career Maestro was born in Buenos Aires on 19 June 1978.Mía Maestro Fansite She made her screen debut in ’s '''', which received Golden G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gretchen Mol
Gretchen Mol (born November 8, 1972) is an American actress and former model. She is known for her role as Gillian Darmody in the HBO series '' Boardwalk Empire'' (2010–2014). She also appeared in the films ''Rounders'' (1998), ''Celebrity'' (1998), '' The Thirteenth Floor'' (1999), ''The Notorious Bettie Page'' (2005), in which she played the title character, '' 3:10 to Yuma'' (2007), and '' Manchester by the Sea'' (2016). Early life Mol was born on November 8, 1972, in Deep River, Connecticut, where her mother, Janet (née Morgan), is an artist and teacher, and her father is a teacher at RHAM High School. She went to high school with Broadway actor Peter Lockyer, with whom she performed in school musicals and plays. Her brother, Jim Mol, is a director and editor in the film industry. Mol attended The American Musical and Dramatic Academy and graduated from the William Esper Studio. She took a job for a while as an usher at Angelika Film Center in New York. She had followed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paul Walker
Paul William Walker IV (September 12, 1973 – November 30, 2013) was an American actor. He was known for his role as Brian O'Conner in the ''Fast & Furious'' franchise. Walker began his career as a child actor in the 1980s, gaining recognition in the 1990s after appearing in the television soap opera ''The Young and the Restless''; he received praise for his performances in the teen comedy ''She's All That'' and the comedy-drama '' Varsity Blues'' (both 1999), and saw international fame by starring in ''The Fast and the Furious'' (2001). Walker also starred in the commercially successful road thriller '' Joy Ride'' (2001), becoming an action star. He followed this with the box-office disappointments '' Into the Blue'' (2005) and '' Running Scared'' (2006), although he earned praise for his performance in the survival drama ''Eight Below'', and for his portrayal of Hank Hansen in ''Flags of Our Fathers'' (both 2006). Outside of these, Walker largely appeared in low budget acti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wilmer Valderrama
Wilmer Eduardo Valderrama ( , ; born January 30, 1980) is an American actor, producer, and television personality. He is known for his role as Fez in the sitcom ''That '70s Show'' (1998–2006), Agustín Madrigal in ''Encanto'', and as Carlos Madrigal in '' From Dusk till Dawn: The Series'' (2014–2016). He was also host of the MTV series ''Yo Momma'' (2006–07), the voice of Manny in the children's show ''Handy Manny'' (2006–2013) and has had recurring roles on ''Grey's Anatomy'' as well as ''The Ranch'' (both in 2016). He is currently part of the main cast of '' NCIS'', portraying Special Agent Nick Torres. Valderrama has further performed in several prominent feature films, including '' Party Monster'' (2003), ''Beauty Shop'' (2005), ''Fast Food Nation'' (2006), ''Unaccompanied Minors'' (2006), ''Larry Crowne'' (2011), and '' The Adderall Diaries'' (2015). He voiced the character of Prince Philippe Charming in the family animated film ''Charming'' (2018). In addition t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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