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Naman Ramachandran British-Sri Lankan actor Nimmi Harasgama has returned to the U.K. stage after nearly a decade with “Silence,” a co-production between Donmar Warehouse and Tara Theatre. Harasgama, who was a member of the U.K.’s National Youth Theatre and went on to get a BA in drama and theater arts at Goldsmiths College, London University, has also trained at Groundlings Improv School and Lesly Kahn and Co Drama School in Los Angeles. The actor shot to international prominence with a brace of films by Sri Lankan auteur Prasanna Vithanage – “August Sun” (2003), for which she won best actress at Las Palmas, and “Flowers of the Sky” (2008), which premiered at Busan. After some shorts and roles in BBC series “Doctors,” Harasgama had an extended run on the U.K. stage in productions such as “The Snow Queen” (Unicorn Theatre); “Gandhi and Coconuts” (Kali Theatre Company); “Aunty Netta’s Holiday for Asylum” (Tamasha Theatre Company – Edinburgh Festival Fringe); and “Handful of Henna” (Rasa Theatre Company).
Harasgama relocated to Sri Lanka and did a few plays there before she signed hit ITV series “The Good Karma Hospital,” which was shot there. Deepa Mehta’s “Funny Boy,” where she was the female lead, followed. “Silence,” adapted from Kavita Puri’s acclaimed book “Partition Voices: Untold British Stories” by Sonali Bhattacharyya, Gurpreet Kaur Bhatti, Ishy Din and Alexandra Wood, was commissioned to mark the 75th anniversary of India and Pakistan’s independence from the U.K. The play presents a shared history inspired by the personal testimonies of British Asians who lived through the last days of the British Raj, and the horrors of the partition that split the subcontinent asunder and cost millions of lives. “It’s an
The stars are stepping out for the Alexander McQueen Fashion Show!
actor James Lastovic has been found safe and sound after going missing in Hawaii with his roommate, Nevin Dizdari. Nevin's sister took to social media Tuesday to share that the pair got lost on a hike, but made it back to their car, and are on their way back to the Hanalei Bay Resort in Kauai.«My sister and James are okay, they got lost on their hike but made it back to their car and are on their way back to the resort now. Thank you everyone for reposting and helping us reach Nevin,» Nevin's sister wrote.Per James' mom, Lucienne, James and Nevin were vacationing at a resort in Kauai when they went missing Sunday.
“Days of Our Lives” actor James Lastovic has been found safe and sound after going missing in Hawaii with his roommate, Nevin Dizdari. Nevin’s sister took to social media Tuesday to share that the pair got lost on a hike, but made it back to their car, and are on their way back to the Hanalei Bay Resort in Kauai.
Michaela Zee editor “Days of Our Lives” star James Lastovic and his roommate Nevin Dizdari have been reported missing in Hawaii. Lastovic and Dizdari were staying at the Hanalei Bay Resort in Kauai, Hawaii, between Oct. 7 and Oct. 9, according to Lastovic’s mother Lucienne. The two were set to fly home to Los Angeles on Monday, but never made it onboard. In an Instagram post, Lucienne Lastovic noted that her son and Dizdari were last seen at around 8 a.m. Hawaii time on Oct. 9 by their hostess, Carrie Flanders, at the Hanalei Bay Resort. They last texted Flanders on Sunday at 1:30 p.m. Hawaii time.
William Shatner doesn’t know what happened between him and his beloved "Star Trek" co-star Leonard Nimoy. The actor, who famously played the pointy-eared half-human, half-Vulcan officer Mr. Spock in the ‘60s sci-fi series, passed away in 2015 at age 83.
Naman Ramachandran After “Sunrise” in 2014 and a double whammy with “The Wayfarers” and “Nirvana Inn” in 2019, Indian thespian Adil Hussain is back at the Busan International Film Festival this year with two more films – “The Storyteller” in the Jiseok section, and “Max, Min and Meowzaki” in the Open Cinema strand. Hussain, best known internationally for “Life of Pi” and “Star Trek: Discovery,” also won global plaudits for “What Will People Say” and “Hotel Salvation.” Both of the actor’s Busan films this year are by festival alumni – “The Storyteller,” is by Ananth Narayan Mahadevan, whose “Bittersweet” was in Busan 2020 and “Max, Min and Meowzaki” is helmed by Padmakumar Narasimhamurthy, who was at Busan in 2016 with “A Billion Colour Story.”
Max George has clapped back at a review of girlfriend Maisie Smith in her new show. The former EastEnders actress is starring opposite former Strictly Come Dancing professional Kevin Clifton in a new musical adaptation of Strictly Ballroom.
Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent Newen Connect is building up its English-language scripted slate with timely, high-concept titles, including “Wagatha,” a dramatic reconstruction of the viral court case involving Coleen Rooney and Rebekah Vardy, the wives of high-profile British footballers. Newen Connect has also acquired the Australian supernatural bromance “Limbo,” and the inclusive British mystery thriller “Blindspot.” Written by Chris Atkins, “Wagatha” charts the High Court case which stemmed from alleged leaked Instagram stories in 2019 and opposes Rooney and Vardy. Produced by Chalkboard and commissioned by Channel 4, “Wagatha” stars Chanel Cresswell, the BAFTA-winning actor of “This is England,” Natalia Tena (“Game of Thrones”) and Martin Sheen (“The Departed”). Filming just wrapped in September.
One of the UK's most iconic childhood stores has officially returned with a brand new website just weeks ahead of the Christmas shopping dash.
streaming, the action-thriller (which Fox also produces) is a dystopian story set in a world where a disruption to the petroleum supply chain sparks a global crisis.Fox, 56, stars as Andy Yeats, an American chemist who lives in London with his wife Elena (Joanne Froggatt, “Downton Abbey”), their 8- year-old son Sam (Taylor Fay) — who’s losing his vision — and college-aged climate activist daughter Laura (Alyth Ross), who’s scornful of her dad’s work (since it involves the fossil fuel industry).When the family is about to go to Paris for Sam’s experimental eye surgery, Andy’s work calls him away him to deal with an oil-related emergency in Luzrah (a fictional place in the Middle East). This angers Elena — who thinks he’s prioritizing work over family — and Laura (because of her principles).As power grids shut down all over Europe and social unrest breaks out, the family scatters to the wind, with Andy in Luzrah, his wife and son in France and his daughter still in England.
What a show! After postponing the brand’s show during London Fashion Week in the wake of Queen Elizabeth II‘s death, Burberry finally presented its spring 2023 collection.
Denise Van Outen looked ultra-glam as she posed alongside her new boyfriend Jimmy Barba on Wednesday evening.SEE: Denise Van Outen puts on a leggy display in chic number for romantic date night alongside boyfriend Jimmy BarbaGracing the green carpet at the UK premiere of Amsterdam, the presenter slipped into an eye-catching metallic lime green dress which did well to accentuate her gym-honed legs.WATCH: Denise van Outen leaves fans in tears with unexpected videoHer sparkly number featured billowy sleeves, a ruched waistline and a statement drape detail.The 48-year-old teamed her dazzling dress with a tortoiseshell clutch, a pair of bronze strappy heels, Chanel drop earrings and a nude manicure.WOW: Denise Van Outen turns heads in risqué red dress as she parties with Eva LongoriaREAD: Denise Van Outen shares very surprising Strictly Come Dancing revelationDenise completed her glitzy carpet look with a sleek hairdo and a touch of glamorous makeup in the form of golden eyeshadow and a bold red lip. Beaming from ear to ear, the DJ appeared in high spirits as she posed for photographs alongside her beau Jimmy Barba.