Day: May 22, 2015

About Kendall Jones Hunter, tech student and internet sensation known for causing controversy on social media with her decision to be a hunter at a young age. She began training in hunting when she was 8. She became the youngest person to harvest the Africa Big 5 at age 14. In 2014, she received the…

About Suzanne Weyn Known for her fantasy and science fiction works for young audiences, this New York-born author is perhaps most famous for her 2004 novel The Bar Code Tattoo. Her popular series include the Makeover, Sitting Pretty, and No Way Ballet books. After earning an associate s degree from Nassau Community College, she received…

About Hector Soto Volleyball player nicknamed “Soto-Man” who has earned medals for Puerto Rico at tournaments like the NORCECA Championship Volleyball Championship and Pan-American Volleyball Cup. In 2002, he won Belgium League and Belgian Cup titles with partner Noliko Maaseik. He was a two-time AVCA Division I First Team All-American at Indiana University. He was…

About Ahmad Javad Azerbaijani poet best known for writing the lyrics to his country s national anthem. He spent his childhood studying Turkish, Persian, and Arabic. His 1925 publication of a political poem entitled “Goygol” resulted in his arrest. Ahmad Javad He was raised in the small village of Seyfali, Shamkir Rayon. Ahmad Javad He…

About Ahmad Abdalla Egyptian director who received widespread praise for his directorial debut, the 2009 musical documentary Heliopolis, which is considered to have laid the groundwork for modern Egyptian independent cinema. Before his film career, he was a music student specializing in viola. He began working as a film editor in the late 90 s.…

About Marcos Almeida Singer and multi-instrumentalist best known as the former leader of the Brazilian Christian rock act Palavrantiga. After leaving the band in 2014, he released the solo single “Biquíni de Natal” and a pair of 2016 solo albums called Eu Sarau – Parte 1 and  Eu Sarau – Parte 2. He got his start…

About Apollo Jackson Magician and musician who first rose to fame as a competitor on the third season of The Bachelorette Australia. He competed for the heart of Sophie Monk on the series.  Suffering from depression at the age of 22, he had a heart attack. After spending two weeks in critical care, he changed his name…

About Hailey Neal Alongside her friends Mel Ambaye and Sierra Choate, she runs the popular TikTok account mšh, which is also known by the name of MelSierraHailey.  Growing up, she played tennis and was a spaner. She and her TikTok partners started the prank hug challenge and the the beautiful challenge. Hailey Neal She has two younger brothers. Hailey…

About Harrison Hand Cornerback who has gained fame for his career with the Minnesota Vikings. He was selected by the club in the fifth round of the 2020 NFL Draft. He began his college football career at Baylor University. He later transferred to Temple University. He was named to the honorable mention Big 12 team for Baylor University…

About Marshal Johnson Midfielder and center back who made his professional debut in 2006 with Akwa United and later played for R. Union Saint-Gilloise from 2009 to 2012. From 2000 to 2005, he played for Akwa United. He signed with Budapest Honved in 2012 after playing for the team on loan. Marshal Johnson He was…

About Kane Williamson Began his professional career in 2007 with the Northern Districts and made his international debut in 2010 for New Zealand. He attended Tauranga Boys College from 2004 to 2008 and he was head boy in his final year. On October 14, 2010, in an international match against Bangladesh, he became the youngest…

About Judah Bennett Known for being featured alongside his twin brother Liam Bennett and his parents Natalie and Weston Bennett on the YouTube channel Nat and Wes (and the Rest!) His mom posted a YouTube video announcing she was pregnant with him and his twin brother in February 2014. His family channel has amassed over 110,000 subscribers…