Day: August 10, 2010

About Rick Yancey Best known for his science-fiction and fantasy novel The 5th Wave, which was subsequently adapted for a 2016 film. The first installment of his novel trilogy was released in 2013. He graduated from Roosevelt University with a Bachelor s of Arts degree in English. He had previously studied at Florida Southern University…

About Mike Kuchar Underground film director of campy low-budget films such as Sins of the Fleshapoids. He began making films as a teenager. His two short films Swan Song and Dumped played at the Vienna International Film Festival. Mike Kuchar His twin brother George Kuchar also participated in the underground film scene. Mike Kuchar He…

About Tim Karsliyev Entrepreneur and businessman who is recognized for having founded the popular motivation, inspiration, and value social media platform Daily Dose. His company s Instagram account has more than 1.6 million followers. He worked as a consultant in the health care industry. He co-founded the Impact Billions movement in 2016. Tim Karsliyev He is from…

About Raquel Alessi Actress and model who debuted in the film Ghost Rider, adapted from the comic of the same name, alongside Nicolas Cage. She grew up in Los Angeles and attended New York University to dabble in acting while landing roles in plays. She played the role of FBI agent Lisa Mathers in the…

About Steve Ouimette Guitarist, composer, artist and producer most famous for his work on the Guitar Hero series of video games. Some of his most famous recordings for the games include “The Devil Went Down to Georgia,” “We Three Kings” and “Dueling Banjos.” He was a member of the 80 s band Snaketrain and the…

About Helmuts Balderis Latvian ice hockey player who played right wing for Dinamo Riga. He was drafted by the Minnesota North Stars in the 1989 NHL draft. He won the Player of the Year award in 1977 in the Soviet Hockey League. Helmuts Balderis He was raised in Riga, Latvia. Helmuts Balderis He played opposite…

group_ group_ image group_ _mobile About An all male ranching family in Nevada lives on a thousand acre spread during and after the Civil War. The show ran for 14 seasons and aired a total of 431 episodes.  The series won five Emmy Awards during its run. The show spawned three made-for-TV movies, Bonanza: The Next…

About Jeanne Pruett Member of the Grand Ole Opry and who released the 1973 hit single, “Satin Sheets.” She was part of a family with ten children and started singing in high school. She worked as a secretary at Marty Robbins publishing company. She has been nominated for three 1973 CMA Awards, including the categories…

About Sena Jurinac Operatic soprano who appeared in the first Croatian movie that featured sound, which was called Lisinski. She studied at the Zagreb Academy of Music. She performed in various major roles at various theatres across Europe, making her American debut as Madama Butterfly in 1959. Sena Jurinac She died in Germany. Sena Jurinac…

group_ group_ image group_ _mobile About A family from far in the future gets stuck in the year 2004. The show ran for two seasons and aired a total of 43 episodes.  The series was nominated for a Writers Guild of America Award in 2007 fin the Children s Episodic & Specials category. The show was…

About Khasan Brailsford Accomplished dancer who has shared the stage with some of music s biggest names, including Beyoncé, Rihanna and Katy Perry. He is also known as a cast member on the Logo reality show Fire Island.  He was raised in Orange County, California. He played a variety of sports, including baseball and football, and…

About Portia Conn British pop singer who is known for songs like “Little White Lies” and “I Am Fire.” The video for her song “Burning Little Holes” has amassed over 80,000 views on YouTube. She released her debut EP Little White Lies in 2012. She has accrued over 10,000 followers on Twitter. Portia Conn She…