Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Weak Eyed Golfer
Eva Longoria on the cover of Toys "R" Us Differently-Abled Kids Guide!
This week, fans and consumers will see Eva appear alongside her newest co-star, Elijah De La Cerda, a 5-year-old boy with Down syndrome from Fresno, CA, on the cover of the Toys“R”Us Toy Guide for Differently-Abled Kids. This complimentary toy-selection resource for parents and caregivers of children with special needs is now available in Toys“R”Us and Babies“R”Us stores nationwide. A digital version of the Guide is also available online at Toysrus.com/DifferentlyAbled in English and Spanish.
Inspired by her sister, Liza, who was born with developmental disabilities, Eva Longoria created Eva’s Heroes in 2006, a nonprofit organization based in San Antonio that provides an inclusive environment for individuals with special needs to interact and learn with their peers.
Eva competed at IMTA in 1998 where she amazed the judges with her dazzling talent and gorgeous look. She moved to Los Angeles soon after IMTA, and landed spots on 90210, General Hospital and The Young and the Restless. In 2004, she became the nation's favorite housewife Gabby Solis on Desperate Housewives which airs Sundays at 9/8c on ABC. Her latest films include Days of Grace, Without Men, and Cristiada
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Tiffany Thornton as Glimmer in Tinker Bell Pixie Hollow Games!
IMTA alumni Tiffany Thornton is the voice of Glimmer, a fairy friend of Walt Disney's magical Tinker Bell! Tinker Bell, Glimmer and other fairies will compete in a special three day competition airing on Disney TV channel this Fall. One fairy will win and be named the champion of the competition!
Tiffany, who competed at IMTA in 2003, stars as Tawni Hart in Disney's hit sitcom, So Random. The show continues the story line of the show Sonny with a Chance, featuring musical and comedic sketches. After competing at IMTA, Tiffany began acting in television shows such as Quintuplets, 8 Simple Rules, American Dreams, The O.C., Desperate Housewives,which stars IMTA superstar almunus Eva Longoria, Jericho, That's So Raven, Wizards of Waverly Place, Hannah Montana and the movie Hatching Pete!
Be sure to tune in to see Tiffany on So Random and in Tinker Bell Pixie Hollow Games when it airs in The Fall!
Sense of Direction?
Monday, August 29, 2011
Jada Pinkett Smith
Personal Details
Full name : Jada Koren Pinkett Smith
Born on : 18 September 1971
Place of birth : Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Year Active : 1995-present (Actress)
2002-present (Singer)
Profession : Actress, singer-songwriter, producer,
director, author, businesswoman, voice actress
Spouse : Will Smith (1997–present)
Height : 5′ (152 cm)
The one of the famous celebrities Jada Koren Pinkett Smith (born September 18, 1971)[1] is an American actress, producer, director, author, singer-songwriter and businesswoman. She began her career in 1990, when she made a visitor appearance in the short-lived sitcom True Colors. She starred in A Different World, produced by Bill Cosby, and she feature opposite Eddie Murphy in The Nutty Professor (1996). She starred in dramatic films such as Menace II Society (1993) and Set It Off (1996). She has appeared in more than 20 films in a assortment of genres, including Scream 2, Ali, The Matrix Reloaded, The Matrix Revolutions, Madagascar and Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa.Pinkett Smith launch her music career in 2005, when she helped make the Heavy metal/rock band Wicked Wisdom, for which she is a singer and songwriter. Smith also created a production company and a alteration line, as well as authoring a book, published in 2000.
Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences, USA | |||
Year | Award | Category | Result |
2004 | Interactive Achievement Award | Outstanding Achievement in Character Performance - Female for Enter the Matrix (2003) | Won |
BET Comedy Awards | |||
2005 | BET Comedy Award | Best Performance in an Animated Theatrical Film for Madagascar (2005) | Nomination |
Black Reel Awards | |||
2005 | Black Reel | Best Supporting Actress for Collateral (2004) | Nomination |
2001 | Black Reel | Theatrical - Best Actress for Bamboozled (2000) | Nomination |
Teen Choice Awards | |||
2003 | Teen Choice Award | Choice Movie Actress - Drama/Action Adventure for The Matrix Reloaded (2003) | Nomination |