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  Tuva Novotny biography Tuva Novotny was born December 21, 1979, in Stockholm, Sweden. Daughter of director David Novotný and Swedish artist Barbro Hedström. Grew up in Värmland, Sweden. She is an actress and director known for Annihilation (2018), Spis bed elsk (2010), and Blindsone (2018). She went to a theatre and film school in Prague for a year. Voted Sweden's most beautiful woman in Café in 2000. last updated October 2022

Tom Cruise biography Tom Cruise was born July 3, 1963, in New York, USA. He wanted to be a priest, but Tom Cruise became one of Hollywood's biggest stars. The idol possessed qualities besides good looks, which set him apart from other contemporary young stars. After the '80s phenomena 'Top Gun' (1986) and 'Cocktail' (1988), he also won the favor of critics with his serious roles. He was nominated for an Oscar for 'Born on the Fourth of July' (1989), 'Jerry Maguire' (1996), and 'Magnolia' (1999), but perhaps the academy still sees him as a poster boy. Tom Cruise constantly alternates between vastly different roles, from secret agent to more complicated characters, and he has now long been among the most lucrative names in the film industry. Furthermore, he has collaborated with several of the greatest directors, such as Steven Spielberg, Michael Mann, and Stanley Kubrick. Cruise is an avid Scientology advocate and divorced Nicole Kidman i

Tara Palmer Tomkinson biography Tara Palmer Tomkinsonwas born December 23, 1971, in Basingstoke, UK. She checks herself into US Rehabilitation Clinic (April 29, 1999). The high society beauty, a close friend of Prince Charles, is having private treatment in the USA.  Friends say Tara Palmer Tomkinson realized her lifestyle was taking its toll after Tara watched her shambolic appearance on the Frank Skinner show last week.  Tara thought it was the Frank Butcher show and believed she would be chatting to Mike Reid, who plays the EastEnders character.  Her rambling comments and odd behavior left Skinner, and the studio audience baffled and embarrassed.  A pal said: 'Tara has been in the fast lane for too long. Tara finally realizes she needs help.'  'Tara Palmer has taken a long look at herself and has realized her life is in a mess.'  'Tara Palmer Tomkinson needs to take a break from the party scene and try to put her life back together again.' 'Everyone is ho

Tiffani Amber Thiessen biography Tiffani Amber Thiessen rose to fan magazine fame for her portrayal of Kelly Kapowski on the teen soap "Saved by the Bell"(1989). 2 years before she landed the job, she won Miss Junior America after a childhood of competing in several pageants. Born to Frank, a park designer, and to Robyn, a homemaker, on January 24, 1974.  Tiffani got her start in acting and modeling at an early age. After hitting it big with her Miss Junior America accomplishment, Tiffani turned to act. Two years later, she had a job. "Saved by the Bell" lasted 4 years; after portraying a squeaky teen, she was in for a different character. In 1994 a much new Tiffani, including a different look, went on to play Valerie Malone on the hit teen drama "Beverly Hills 90210" (1990).  Instead of playing a wholesome teen, Tiffani played a blackmailing, conniving vixen who slept with every male on the show and became rivals with every female. During this time, Tiffa

Tyra Banks biography Tyra Banks was born in Los Angeles on December 4, 1973, to a very loving and supportive family. Despite her parents' divorce when she was only six years old and the torments of her older brother Devin, her youth was happy. Though it might now be hard to believe, Tyra was a tall, skinny, awkward adolescent. She was constantly teased by her brother and her classmates and often ran home crying to her mother for comfort. Then, late in high school, everything changed for her. She filled out her skinny frame, began to work out, and decided to become a model. Tyra pursued that goal with the determination that now marks all her activities. And after being turned down by four modeling agencies because they thought her face wasn't photogenic, she was signed by the Elite agency when she was 17. So, instead of going to Loyola Marymount College, Tyra moved to Paris for a year and modeled for many big names in fashion, including Ralph Lauren and Chanel. She then moved ba

Tom Hanks biography Tom Hanks was born July 9, 1956, in Concord, California, USA. Tom and his elder siblings were raised by their father, Amos Hanks. Amos Hanks was a chef, forcing his family to move every six months to pursue jobs. This unstable upbringing meant many schools for Tom, who had to readjust to his new surroundings every semester. Initially a shy boy, Tom Hanks dealt with these readjustments by becoming the class clown and taking on different personas. He took these "characters" to the stage and began participating in high school plays. As a student at  Chabot Junior College  saw production for a class, which convinced him that he wanted to become an actor. After his outstanding school performance, he was recruited by the Great Lakes Shakespeare Festival in Ohio. After 3 years of experience with the Shakespeare festival, Hanks headed to New York with big dreams. Going through the requisite auditions before hitting it big, Hanks landed his debut role in 1980 in th