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Veronica Ferres: A Luminary in German Cinema
June 13, 2023 in Models & Actresses Photos by Julian Everett
Veronica Maria Cäcilia Ferres is indeed a notable German film and television actress. She is well recognized in the German-speaking world and has also had roles in international films. Born on June 10, 1965, in Solingen, Germany, Ferres studied psychology and German literature while she started her acting career.
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Cinegramas (1934-1936): A Glimpse into the Silver Age of Cinema Through Its Cover Stars
Aug. 23, 2023 in Models & Actresses Photos by Charlotte Sinclair
The world of film has always had its stars that shine brighter than the rest, and the Spanish weekly magazine "Cinegramas" from Madrid was among the forefront in celebrating these cinematic luminaries during the mid-1930s. By exploring its covers from 1934 to 1936, we are provided a vivid snapshot into the era's defining actors, movies, and the film industry's evolution.
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Nena von Schlebrügge: A Remarkable Life That Gave Us Uma Thurman
Sept. 4, 2023 in Models & Actresses Photos by Charlotte Sinclair
Nena von Schlebrügge is not just known as the mother of acclaimed actress Uma Thurman, but also as a former fashion model and an aristocratic figure with an extraordinary family history. Her father, Baron Friedrich Karl Johann von Schlebrügge, was a colonel during World War I and later became a dissident during the Nazi regime. His marriage to Swedish national Birgit Holmquist was a lifesaver that allowed him to leave Germany and move to Mexico, where Nena was born.
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The Shapely Miss Staley: A Channel Charmer in Compatible Color
Feb. 26, 2024 in Models & Actresses Photos by Charlotte Sinclair
Television tidbit, Joan Staley, pauses for a windblown moment outside CBS. At left, she digs for directorial data, above.
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PLAYBOY INTERVIEW: DONALD TRUMP (03/1990)
June 23, 2024 in Arts & Culture by Charlotte Sinclair
A candid conversation with the decades most flamboyant billionaire on deal making, self-promotion, world affairs and how much is enough.
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German City to Temporarily Rename Itself After Taylor Swift
July 4, 2024 in Travel & Destinations by Charlotte Sinclair
In an extraordinary display of fandom and civic engagement, the German city of Gelsenkirchen is set to temporarily rebrand itself as "Swiftkirchen" in celebration of Taylor Swift's upcoming visit, as reported by Der Spiegel.
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20Q - William Petersen (PlayBoy 2004/03)
Aug. 14, 2024 in Models & Actresses Photos by Julian Everett
He stares death in the face as the star of TV's top show. But is he ready to leave the morgue behind?
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Nina Leen: The Enigmatic Photographer Behind Iconic Life Magazine Covers
Sept. 24, 2024 in Photography & Visuals by Charlotte Sinclair
Nina Leen, a name synonymous with some of the most captivating images in Life magazine, has long been a figure shrouded in mystery. Born in the Russian Empire, Leen's life journey took her through Germany, Italy, and Switzerland before she eventually settled in the United States, where her photographic talents would leave an indelible mark on American media.
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