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- Frankie Cosgrave was born in 1949 in Lancing, West Sussex, England, UK. She is an actress, known for Hawk the Slayer (1980), EastEnders (1985) and Round Ireland with a Fridge (2010).
- Desmond Cory was born on 16 February 1928 in Lancing, Sussex, England, UK. He was a writer, known for Mark of the Phoenix (1958), Deadfall (1968) and Armchair Thriller (1978). He died in January 2001.
- Edita Piekha (Pyekha) is a popular singer and actress in Russia and in the states of the former Soviet Union.
She was born Edith-Marie Piecha on July 31, 1937, in Nual-su-Lance, France. Her father, Stanislaw Piecha, was a miner, and her mother, Felicia Korolewska, was a school teacher. In 1946 young Edita Piekha, with her mother and stepfather, returned to Poland. There she studied at the Walbrzych State College of Pedagogy, graduating with honors in 1955, majoring in Russian language. That same year she was sent on a scholarship to continue her studies at Leningrad State University. There she studied Psychology and languages, and also was active in student concerts as a singer. She was invited by Russian composer Aleksandr Bronevitskiy to perform with his band, Druzhba, on the popular TV show "New Year's Eve" on December 31, 1955. She became an instant celebrity in the Soviet Union with a popular Polish song 'Autobus Czerwony' by the famous composer Wladyslaw Szpilman. Then she transfered from Leningrad University to Leningrad Conservatory and studied singing and acting.
Edita Piekha shot to international fame with her performances at the 1957 Moscow International Festival of Youth and Students. There she sang in several languages, such as French, Polish, German, and Russian, and performed before international audiences from 130 nations. She made history with her performance of the popular hit 'Moscow Nights' which she delivered in several languages to international crowd at the closing show of the Moscow festival. After the festival, Piekha and ensemble Druzhba (aka... Friendship) released several records of their songs. During the 1950s - 1970s Piekha and Druzhba were one of the most acclaimed popular acts in the USSR.
In 1972 Piekha with ensemble Druzhba were part of cultural programs at the XX Summer Olympics in Munich, Germany. In 1976, Edita Piekha formed her own band and continued successful touring and recording career in the Soviet Union. At that time Piekha was one of the very few Soviet actors cleared for international business. She has been touring internationally since the 1960s and gave concerts in more than 40 countries worldwide. During the 1960s - 1980s she gave more than 30 concert tours in East Germany alone.
Piekha was the first Soviet singer who was really able to dance while singing on stage, she introduced such dances as twist, shake and rock'n roll to culturally deprived audiences in the Soviet Union. Several of her international tours were managed by the legendary impresario Bruno Coquatrix, who invited Piekha to perform at Olimpia Hall in Paris. She also took several high-risk concert tours in Afghanistan and the neighboring Soviet republics amidst the Soviet-Afghan war in the 1980s.
Edita Piekha was designated People's Actress of the USSR, and was decorated for her contribution to culture in the Soviet Union. After the collapse of the Soviet Union, she remained popular in Russia and countries of the former USSR. Edita Piekha has been giving her traditional annual concert series every Summer during the 'White Nights' Festival in St. Petersburg. There, in July 2007, she celebrated her 70th birthday with performances to sold-out audiences.
Edita Piekha is living in her suburban villa in St. Petersburg, Russia. Her daughter, Ilona Bronevitskaya and her grandson Stas Pekha are popular singers in Russia. - Sound Department
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Justin Drury was born on 29 August 1971 in Lancing, Sussex, England, UK. He is an actor, known for Radio Free Roscoe (2003), The Zack Files (2000) and McLuhan's Wake (2002).- Kimberly M. Hawks (born February 23, 1984) is an actress, singer, model and businesswoman.She first became known as a singer in the United States Air Force, but modeling gave her the big break. Hawks had a Gastric Bypass in 2008. Hawks is the First person to become a recognized model after weight loss surgery. In 2009 Kimberly was featured on MTV TrueLife "I'm Uncomfortable With My New Body." This documentary brought awareness to individuals with identity problems after dramatic weight loss and touched the hearts of many. Early life Kimberly Hawks was born in Lansing, Michigan, the daughter of Pamela Luce, a nurse, and Charles Adkins, who passed away when Hawks was nine years old in a fatal bus accident. Hawks relocated to Truth or Consequences, New Mexico shortly after the death of her father. Hawks is the oldest of four children, David Adkins, Charlie Adkins and Leah Plajee. Hawks Mother, Pamela was later remarried to Edward Jones and after seven years divorced due to the abusive relationship that had formed between the step father and Hawks. Pamela is now married to Richard Luce. Hawks now has a wonderful relationship with her mother and step father. Hawks joined the Air Force in 2003. She served as a Services Troup and later took a special duty assignment in Air Force Entertainment. Hawks finished her military career as a Fitness Specialist at Fairchild Air Force Base. Career Modeling Kimberly first began modeling in the in 2005 after she returned home from "Tops in Blue", the premier expeditionary entertainment unit in the United States Air Force. Not long after Hawks showed interest in the modeling industry she was wed to Jeremy Hawks and became pregnant for their first son Jeremy Grant Hawks (born April 19,2006).She became pregnant again for their second little boy later that year and gave birth to Justin Grant Hawks(born August 15, 2007). Hawks suffered from a two difficult pregnancies and gained over one hundred pounds. After month of hard work she could not loose the weigh and decided on Weight Loss Surgery in March of 2008. Six Months after Hawks Gastric Bypass she once again launched herself into the modeling industry. Within Hawks' first week local Talent agencies were so entranced by her presence on the runway and her ability to create beautiful images that she was signed right away. Hawks was also signed as the Spokes model for the weight loss practice that did her surgery, Laparoscopic associates, San Francisco. Hawks has since worked in numerous fashion shows and modeled for clients such as Tiffany and Co., Macy's and Journey. Hawks was also modeled for a Season Finale of America's Next Top Model set to air later this year. Hawks continues to advocate healthy weight loss and fitness. She regularly speaks at support groups, seminars and conventions about the benefit of weight loss and how fitness is important to overall health after weight loss surgery. Theater into television and film Hawks began acting in High School. In August 2008 Hawks landed her first major lead role as Anna Leanowens in the Waimea Theater production of " The King and I". Hawks quickly realized that acting was her main desire." It (acting) gives me a chance to escape and be someone else for a while." Her television career began In January of 2009. After weight loss surgery Hawks' went through emotional hardship due to all the physical changes. She was cast in the MTV True Life Production of "I'm Uncomfortable in My New Body" , in which she played lead character telling her story of how weigh loss surgery changed her life, challenged her relationships, and eventually how she came to overcome the hardship. After airing on May 2,2009 Hawks' has done numerous TV commercials and radio commercials for local and national businesses. Hawks continues to audition for roles and is building a great resume. The sky is the limit for this talented young actress. Hawks will be seen on television on The CW Television Network show America's Next Top Model as a Runway Model for the season Finale (2009). In addition, Hawks is staring as Marilyn Monroe in the Murder Mystery Dinner Show in Kailua-Kona Hawaii, a 50's era dinner show where the audience gets to piece together the clues to catch a violent killer(2009). Personal life Hawks in the Proud mother of Two beautiful baby boys. Jeremy G. Hawks( age 3) and Justin D. Hawks( age 2) She was married to Jeremy Durrell Hawks on October 12, 2005 in San Antonio Texas. Jeremy also served in the United States Air Force as a Explosive Ordnance Technician (EOD) and now works for the Department of Defense, TSA as the Kailua-Kona Bomb Appraisal Officer.
- Ted Walker was born on 28 November 1934 in Lancing, Sussex, England, UK. He was a writer, known for Turning Year Tales (1979), Sea Tales: The Return (1977) and Big Jim and the Figaro Club (1979). He was married to Audrey Joan Hicks and Lorna Ruth Benfell. He died on 19 March 2004 in Valencia, Spain.
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Chris Hide was born in 1986 in Lancing, Sussex, England, UK.