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Genesis Rodriguez was conceived in Miami, Florida. She is the daughter Jose Luis El Puma' Rodriguez (the famous Venezuelan singer/actor) and Carolina Perez (a Cuban-model). There are two half-sisters to her. She went to the Carrolton School of the Sacred Heart. Since childhood, Rodriguez knew she wanted to perform and took summer classes at the renowned Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in addition to getting into other acting classes. The actress was soon successful and got roles in Spanish languages, such as Prisionera (2004) and Dame Chocolate (2007). In the popular series "Entourage", she also played Sarah. Man on a Ledge (2012) and What to Expect when you're expecting (2012) are two of her film projects. Daughter of Jose Luis 'El Puma' Rodriguez. Half-sister of Liliana Rodriguez and Lilibeth Morillo. She stated on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, 9 January episode, that she was named Genesis after the British rock group Genesis. She is is Cu

Paula Abdul was raised in San Fernando Valley. At the age of eight young, she started dancing lessons. She attended Van Nuys High School, where she was senior class head cheerleader and president. After graduation in 1980, she enrolled in college at Cal State Northridge, with a major in radio and TV. After joining the L.A. Lakers cheerleaders, she became head cheerleader/choreographer after only a few months, eventually dropping out of college to dance and choreograph full-time. The Jacksons hired her to choreograph their 1984 movie "Torture" which was the first of a long series of films and videos she would choreograph. After the release of her debut CD "Forever Your Girl" started singing, she turned to singing and soon became a well-known performer and dancer. Her time as an American Idol judge (2002) has made her a more popular performer/dancer. Her father (Harry Abdul) is of Sephardic Jewish background from Syria. Her mother, who was also Jewish, was born in Can

Mary McDonnell, a two-time Oscar(r),-nominated actress, is well known for her performances on screen in both historical and modern roles. She also has a long history of roles on stage and screen. Mary Eileen McDonnell was the daughter of John McDonnell (a computer consultant) and Eileen (Mundy) who was a Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania native. She was raised in Ithaca and graduated from Fredonia State University of New York. She then attended the drama school after which she was accepted into Long Wharf Theatre Company (East Coast). Her first film role came in Dances with Wolves (1990) by Kevin Costner. She played the character of "Stands with a Fist" who was a Sioux Indian raised white woman. In exchange for the role, she received her first Academy Award nomination. McDonnell's film credits include Lawrence Kasdan's Grand Canyon (1991) & Mumford (1999), opposite veteran actors such as Robert Redford, Sidney Poitier and Ben Kingsley; Roland Emmerich’s Independence

Paula Faris is an American journalist. She was previously a TV correspondent for ABC News. She is best known for her stint as cohost of Good Morning America Weekend, between 2014 and 2018, as well as hosting of The View, 2015-2018. Prior to that, she was co-anchor of America This Morning (World News Now) and America This Morning (America This Morning). After graduating, she worked in several communications-related jobs including an operations position at Mills/James Productions in Columbus, Ohio. She held a job in sales for radio, because television was not a viable option. She was recruited as a WKEF/WRGT production assistant. She later became a anchor and reporter. She was the weekend anchor at WCPO TV in Cincinnati as well as the anchor for weekdays for WCPO TV in Cincinnati from 2002 until 2005. Following the expiration of her contract she took on the role of anchor and sports reporter at the NBC affiliate WMAQ-TV in Chicago from November 2005 through December 2011. In December 201

Markie Post grew up in Walnut Creek, California and began her career with films and TV shows such as Card Sharks (1978) and "The New Card Sharks" (1986) and later on produce such projects as Double Dare (1976) and has made appearances on such programs on television like 1st to Die (2003), E! True Hollywood Story (1996) and Electra Woman (2000). Perhaps her most famous TV performance was "Christine Sullivan" on Night Court (1984). From 1984 to 1992, she appeared in 156 shows. Daughter of Marylee (Armstrong) Post, poet, and noted nuclear physical scientist Richard Freeman Post (November 14 1918 - April 7 15th, 2015). With her second husband Michael A. Ross, she had two children: Katie Ross (born June 26 1986) and Daisy Ross (30 March 1990). Born in Palo Alto, California, and grew up in Walnut Creek, California. She was a cheerleader at Las Lomas High School, Walnut Creek, California. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Lewis & Clark College, Port

Sarah Chalke was born in Ottawa, Ontario Canada on 27 August 1976. Her parents are Angie Chalke and Doug Chalke. She is the middle of two brothers, the older one, Natasha Chalke, one younger, Piper Chalke. Sarah made her acting debut with City Boy (1992), an original television film. After her debut film was a success, Sarah auditioned for the role "Becky" from Roseanne (1988). The show was looking for a replacement for Alicia Goranson, who left the show to pursue university. Sarah graduated from high school in 1995, and was involved in the making of Roseanne (1988) from 1994 to 1995. In 1994, Sarah starred alongside Jim Varney in Ernest Goes to School (1994). In 1996, she appeared in two movies, including Robin of Locksley (1996) and Stand Against Fear (1996) where she played a cheerleadernamed "Krista Wilson". Sarah was asked to play in the 1998 show Nothing Too Good for a Cowboy. This happened one year following Roseanne (1988). Based on Nothing Too Good For a Co

Lauren Ash is a recent graduate of the Second City Chicago Mainstage. She is also an alumna of the Second City Toronto Mainstage and is one half of the sketch comedy duo "Cory!". She has been a Canadian Comedy Award nominee twice for the award of Best Female Improviser. In 2008, she received the best Comedic Play award , and in 2006, she was awarded the Best Sketch Troupe award. She's been in various roles on "Scare Tactics" and the Canadian TV series, "Almost Heroes." She was an actor in "The Ron James Show" as well as guest roles in "Call Me Fitz,"" "Cracked," and "Bomb Girls." Her credits in television and film also include "Video on Trial," Hotbox and the Academy Award-nominated "Lars and the Real Girl." She also voices the character of Sam in the animated Canadian series "The Dating Guy." Her net worth has increased substantially in the years 2019-2020. So, what is Lauren A

Paula Patton was born in Los Angeles, California, to Joyce (Vanraden) and Charles Patton. Her father is African American and her mother is caucasian. She is of German, English, Dutch and English family ancestry. When she was a young girl her family was located right close to the 20th Century Fox lot. She was a fervent film fan from her childhood. Her mother, too, who enjoyed good films was a teacher, as was her father, an attorney. Paula stated that she had tried to escape when she was an innocent child through "pretending" to appear to be someone different from herself. Therefore, it's no surprise that she was a part of Hamilton Magnet Arts High School productions. Her most loved role was that of "Abigail" in "The Crucible". However, she went on to study film at the University of Southern California in the summer program and was awarded a three-month project to make documentary films for PBS. The result was that she began working as a production assis

The family was born in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, Amy Carlson spent most of her childhood in the Chicago area. Amy was a part of her family in Chicago until she was in junior high. Her parents, Bob, and Barb taught at the American School in the Middle East. Amy is the youngest of three siblings, sisters Betsy and Lori and brother Joe. Amy has traveled throughout Europe both on her own and together with her family. Both of her parents worked as teachers, so they could enjoy every summer together camping and exploring all across the United States. In fact, they have camp in every state with the exception of Alaska. Amy went to Rwanda in 1994 following the war to assist with relief efforts. In the beginning, Amy showed artistic talent acting in school productions as well as winning contests for writing. In high school she was an accomplished athlete who placed in the first ever 3200-meter relay in Illinois girls track. In college, after an accident, she returned to the theater with many roles

Penelope Cruz Sanchez was the daughter of Eduardo Cruz (a retailer) and Encarna Sanchez (a hairdresser). She was a performer with a passion when she was a kid and often reenacted TV commercials for family amusement. However, she chose to focus her attention on dance. After studying classical ballet for nine years at the Spanish National Conservatory, she continued her education under a number of famous dancers. At 15, however, she heeded her true call when she topped more than 300 girls at an audition for a talent agency. She was offered roles on Spanish video and television. This led to a number of more roles, opening the doors to a successful career on the world of big screens. Cruz made her film debut with The Greek Labyrinth (1993). (The Greek Labyrinth). Following that she appeared in a brief scene in Framed (1992) by Timothy Dalton. Her next film, Belle Epoque (1992) was an Oscar-winning movie in which she was one of four sisters who were seeking to win the love of the handsome d

Milena Govich is an actor director, musician, and actor. She has helmed numerous episodes of TV, including Chicago Med (2015) (211) and The Equalizer (221). Milena was the Co-EP/Producing Director of Dick Wolf’s CBS show FBI (2018) and is currently working on two pilots. Milena was among eight filmmakers chosen for AFI's prestigious Directing Workshop for Women, in addition to the only Sony Pictures Television Diverse Directors Program. Unspeakable the short film she created, as well as a television show proof of concept, was shown at SXSW. It also took home Best Episodic at the Seattle International Film Festival, and Best Pilot at the SoHo International Film Festival. The film, Temporary, she produced (2017) was screened throughout the United States. She was awarded the Best Narrative Short at Anthem Film Festival. Best Dark Comedy Award at Atlanta ShortsFest. The Director's Choice Award from Sedona International Film Festival. As an actor, Milena has appeared in close to 100

Piper Perabo was nominated for the Golden Globes in the category of stage, television, and film actor. She was born in Dallas, Texas and raised in New Jersey. In 2000 she was cast in the role of a breakout character in Coyote Ugly. Since then she has been in movies such as Christopher Nolan's "The Prestige" with Hugh Jackman and Christian Bale, "Because I Said So" with Diane Keaton and "First Snow" featuring Guy Pearce, "Cheaper by the Dozen" films starring Steve Martin, "Imagine Me &"Imagine Me & You" with Lena Heady and Matthew Goode and the crime thriller "10th Wolf" featuring an ensemble cast including James Marsden and Dennis Hopper. Perabo was in the film alongside Bruce Willis (with Joseph Gordon Levitt), Emily Blunt as well as Jeff Daniels in Rian John's sci-fi action film "Looper". Perabo was Annie Walker's television part in five seasons on the spy drama on USA Network "

Ayelet Zurer is one of Israel's most popular actresses. She was born in Tel Aviv, and first caught the attention of Hollywood when she was enlisted by Steven Spielberg in her first English-speaking part, playing Eric Bana's wife in the Oscar(r) nominated film Munich (2005). Zurer has appeared in several Studio films since her arrival in America, such as Sony Pictures' Vantage Point which starred William Hurt and Dennis Quaid, Samuel Goldwyn's Fugitive Parts with Stephen Dillane, Paul Schrader’s Adam Resurrected alongside Jeff Goldblum, and Willem Dafoe. Ron Howard's Angeles and Demons opposite Tom Hanks. Darling Companion is a Lawrence Kasdan ensemble cast that includes Diane Keaton and Kevin Kline. Warner Bros. Man Of Steel alongside Russell Crow. The actress filmed Rodrigo Garcia, Last days in the desert opposite Ewan McGregor and is waiting for the release of her film The Last Knights by the Japanese director Kazuaki Kiriya in the role of Clive Owen. Recently, sh

Pollyanna McIntosh is a native of Scotland. She was born in Portugal, Colombia and then returned to Scotland. This is when she started performing on stage at The Edinburgh Festival. At the age of 16, she moved to London and was soon involved in the indie filmmaking (her first pay-per-view was as an actor in Irvine Welsh's The Acid House (1998)) and theatre acting, both as an actor and director. In 2004, she relocated to Los Angeles to direct "The Woolgatherer" an original play which Anne Dudek (a regular guest on Mad Men (2007)/Big Love (2006)) was the director. The play was praised by critics. Then she landed her first US film role, playing the manipulative, born-again Christian, "Stacy", in Headspace (2005). She was then cast as "Thumper Wint", a rebellious, born-again Christian in Sex and Death 101 (2006) (Simon Baker/Winona Rider) as played by Heathers (1988). The critics were impressed with her unique mix of the power of sexuality and the irrevere

Paget Valerie Brewster is an American actor, voice actress and a vocalist. She was first recognized for her recurring role as Kathy on the fourth season of NBC sitcom Friends. She was first recognized for her character Emily Prentiss, Supervisory Special Agent on the crime series Criminal Minds. She appeared in the show on a regular basis from 2006 until 2012. The show has been back regularly in the years since to guest appearances. Other roles she's played includes Mr. Mumbles, Elise, and Mr. Mumbles in Dan Vs. Frankie Dart, Birdgirl in Harvey Birdman Attorney at Lawyer, Sara Kingsley, on Fox sitcom Grandfathered, as well as the voice of Donald Duck's twin sister Della in DuckTales 2017. The first time that she appeared in animation as the character. Brewster was born on March 10, 1969, in Concord, Massachusetts. Her mother, Hathaway Brewster (nee Tew) was a senior government official. Galen Brewster was her father, and was an administrator at school. Brewster was raised in Ma