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Gufi Paintal is an Indian actor who appeared in some notable Bollywood movies in 1980s, as well as television serials and plays. He was born in a Sikh Family.His most well-known role is that of Mama (Maternal Uncle) Shakuni in the Mahabharat adaptation by B.R. Chopra and his son Ravi Chopra which Paintal himself recognizes as his best role.- Music Artist
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Mention the name Gilberto and Bossa Nova immediately comes to mind. Astrud was the original 'Girl from Ipanema' (composed by Antonio Carlos Jobim and Vinicius de Moraes), famously singing the iconic hit song first featured on the classic 1963 album Getz/Gilberto. Released by Verve Records as a single in May 1964, Girl from Ipanema won a Grammy and established Astrud as a hot new commodity on the music scene. She also sang a second number on the album: 'Corcovado' ("Quiet Nights Of Quiet Stars").
She was born Astrud Evangelina Weinert in Salvador, in the province of Bahia. Her mother was Evangelina Neves Lobo Weinert who sang and played both violin and a traditional instrument, called a bandolim. Her German-born father Fritz was a language teacher. Through him, Astrud soon became fluent in English, French, Italian, Spanish and Japanese. In 1959,19-year old Astrud married the guitarist, vocalist and composer João Gilberto, who is credited as the inventor of Bossa Nova, a music genre fusing elements of traditional Brazilian samba with jazz. In this endeavour, he collaborated with the composer, songwriter, arranger and guitarist Antonio Carlos Jobim. Before long, the mellow sound of Bossa Nova found its popularity in the U.S. via exponents like jazz guitarist Charlie Byrd and saxophonist Stan Getz. Astrud went on to sing her signature number in the MGM musical Get Yourself a College Girl (1964), which also featured The Dave Clark Five and The Animals .
In 1965 and 1966, Astrud released her first trio of solo albums, featuring classic songs like 'Agua de Beber', Johnny Mandel 's 'The Shadow of your Smile', 'Tristeza', 'Fly Me to the Moon', 'Manhã de Carnaval' and 'Felicidade'. As her fame grew, she toured the U.S. with Stan Getz, including a famous gig at the Cafe Au Go Go in Greenwich Village. By this time, she had become a single mother, divorced from her husband.
Astrud was later to rue her association with Getz, not just because he was difficult to get on with. Much to her chagrin, Getz and record producer Creed Taylor also both laid exclusive claim to her 'discovery'. Moreover, Astrud received no credit on the original vinyl LP Getz/Gilberto, being merely paid the trifling sum of $120 for the session. Getz reaped the lion's share of profits from the album and denied the singer her fair share of the royalties. That despite the fact that 'Girl from Ipanema' ended up becoming one of the most widely recorded songs in popular music. Bryan McCann, professor of Brazilian history and author of a 2019 book, commented that "It was Astrud Gilberto who made the album a smash hit.Astrud provided the ineffable allure that made the album irresistible."
Some of her later partnerships proved rather more felicitous, notably a jazz album with Gil Evans and a collaboration in 1977 with trumpet player and singer Chet Baker on one of her own songs, 'Far Away'. In 1996, Astrud performed Jobim's beautiful number 'Desafinado' with George Michael for the AIDS benefit album Red Hot + Rio. In 2002 she was inducted into the International Latin Music Hall of Fame. For all intents and purposes, Astrud left the music scene in the early 2000's, spending her retirement in Philadelphia, away from publicity, studying philosophy, painting and becoming a powerful voice against cruelty to animals.- Robert Hanssen was born on 18 April 1944 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He was married to Bernadette Wauck. He died on 5 June 2023 in Florence, Colorado, USA.
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Werner Herbers was born on 11 August 1940 in Bilthoven, Netherlands. He is known for Het leven is vurrukkulluk (2018) and Podium Witteman (2015). He was married to Vera Beths and Leonie Polak. He died on 5 June 2023 in Amsterdam, Netherlands.- Lilita Ozolina is a Soviet and Latvian theater and film actress. Honored Artist of the Latvian SSR.
Born in Riga, in a family of intellectuals: mother Albertina, worked as an assistant director at a German film studio, father Arvid, was a test pilot. At the age of ten, she auditioned for the role of a shepherdess in the film Ekho (1960), but she was not taken. After 8 years, Lilita entered the People's Film Actor Studio at the Riga Film Studio. During her school years, she planned to become a doctor. And in parallel with her studies, she underwent vocational training at a medical school and practiced as a nurse at the Republican Children's Clinical Hospital in Riga. Since 1966, she began working at the Jan Rainis Art Theatre. In 1969, Lilita graduated from the film actor studio, and in 1971 - the acting department of the J. Vitols Latvian State Conservatory.
She made her film debut, playing the role of Velta in the film Kad lietus un veji sitas loga (1968), which was filmed by one of the studio's teachers, director Aloizs Brencs. This was followed by other film work. However, it was her role as Marta in Dolgaya doroga v dyunakh (1982) that brought her popularity. Having played Marta, she became the star of the Soviet screen. Her photographs were instantly sold out at the kiosks, and young mothers named their daughters after her heroine. The success of the film was followed by numerous film offers. She starred in the musical Isa pamaciba milesana (1982), in the comedy Salavecisa personiga dzive (1982), in the political detective story Dvoynoy kapkan (1986) and others. - After college, Greg worked around the globe for Club Med, teaching sports during the day and performing in nightly stage shows. He realized that entertainment was his true passion so he went back to school to study broadcasting, acting and improv. Soon, Greg became a busy working actor, known for his natural quirky style and witty improvisation. Often cast in a wide range roles from tough cop to nerdy dad, he became a favorite for directors and ad agencies alike. You probably recognize Greg from one of the many commercials he's been cast in through the years as that "all-American guy." Known for his stand out roles in Adina's Deck, Pete's All-Stars, Nominated, Amity and Dayroom, he found his small role in Gus Van Sant's MILK (2008) to be a highlight of his career as he got to work directly with his idol Sean Penn and the talented Denis O'Hare Even though many of his lines ended up on the cutting room floor (the nature of the business), he found the experience to be beyond rewarding. Greg lives in the Bay Area but loves to travel and work on location.
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Nurhan Damcioglu was born on 1 May 1941 in Ankara, Turkey. She was an actress, known for Leyla and Mecnun (2011), Siyahli kadin (1966) and Sayili Kabadayilar (1974). She was married to Ercan Yenseni and Atilla Olgaç. She died on 5 June 2023 in Izmir, Turkey.- Renate Malzacher was born on 19 October 1934. She was an actress, known for Moselbrück (1987), Tatort (1970) and Aus dem Logbuch der 'Peter Petersen'. (1977). She was married to Gunther Malzacher. She died on 5 June 2023.
- Andrey Torkhov was born on 11 February 1956 in Moscow, USSR. He was an actor, known for Syuda ne zaletali chayki (1978), Svideteli (2017) and Podrostok (1983). He died on 5 June 2023 in Ryazan, Russia.
- Sudhi Kollam was born in 1984 in Kollam, Kerala, India. He was an actor, known for Big Brother (2020), Nizhal (2021) and Kattappanayile Rithwik Roshan (2016). He was married to Reshma and ???. He died on 5 June 2023 in Kaipamangalam, Thrissur, India.
- Morten Sabroe aka. Sabronx is a Danish multidisciplinary creative and filmmaker born in the city of Copenhagen, Denmark, and working with people all over the world. With 15+ years experience, Morten has directed a documentary led by charity organisation Plan International in favour of entrepreneurs in Benin, Africa. In 2019 Morten directed his first fiction tv series for Denmark's top teen media, ViUnge; a huge success watched by nearly 80 % of Danish youths. Having directed more than 100 music videos, Morten has left his mark on the music industry with strong ties to Sony Music, Warner Music and Universal Music. Morten had work as a film director and producer counting the Olympics, Carlsberg, Zalando and World Pride among his clients. in 2021 he had the privilege of working with Youtube megastar Logan Paul, the world's highest ranked dj, David Guetta, TV host Ricki Lake and Dj Morten to name a few.
- Giorgos Georgiou was born on 26 May 1947 in Athens, Greece. He was an actor, known for The Heiress (2009), I zoi einai vraheia (1999) and Kodikas da Mitsi (2006). He died on 5 June 2023 in Athens, Greece.
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Jaakko Loukkola was born on 8 July 1987. He was an actor, known for Anteeksianto (2006), Lasten tasavalta (2020) and Reppu-Heppu ja Botti (2021). He died on 5 June 2023.- Writer
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Vladimir Golovanov was born on 11 December 1939 in Novosibirsk, USSR. He was a writer and director, known for Dunno on the Moon (1997), Besstrashnyy ataman (1973) and Priklyucheniya Travki (1977). He was married to Mariya Muat. He died on 5 June 2023.