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Actress and singer Selena Gomez was born on July 22, 1992 in Grand Prairie, Texas. She is the daughter of Mandy Teefey and Ricardo Gomez. Her mother is of part Italian ancestry, and her father is of Mexican descent. She was named after Tejano singer Selena, who died in 1995.

Her first acting role was as "Gianna" in the popular '90s children's television show Barney & Friends (1992), alongside Demi Lovato from 2002-2004. Gomez also had roles in Điệp Viên Nhí 3: Trò Chơi Sinh Tử (2003), Walker, Texas Ranger: Trial by Fire (2005), and House Broken (2006).

Gomez moved to Los Angeles, California when she booked the lead role of "Alex Russo" and rose to fame in the Disney Channel series Wizards of Waverly Place (2007). She then starred in Another Cinderella Story (2008) on ABC Family, had her first voice-role in the animated film Voi Horton Và Những Người Bạn (2008), and co-starred with childhood friend, Demi Lovato, in Princess Protection Program (2009).

In 2009, Gomez released her first album with her band called "Selena Gomez & the Scene," which ranked #9 on the Billboard 200 album charts. Gomez later released two other albums with her band and starred in Tiểu Thư Lọ Lem (2011), Kỳ Nghỉ Hoang Dại (2012), and Khách Sạn Huyền Bí (2012).

In 2013, she released her first solo album "Stars Dance" and the lead single "Come & Get It" from the album, became Gomez's first top ten entry on the Billboard Hot 100 list. She starred in Tẩu Thoát Nhanh (2013), Sống Lại (2014), and Behaving Badly (2014).

In 2015, she released her second solo album "Revival," which debuted #1 on the Billboard 200 list, and starred in Khách Sạn Huyền Bí 2 (2015), Nguyên Tắc Vàng (2016), In Dubious Battle (2016), and Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising (2016). She made her third solo album "Rare" in 2020.

Eric Vale was born on 28 April 1974 in Grand Prairie, Texas, USA. He is an actor and writer, known for Học Viện Siêu Anh Hùng (2016), Dragon Ball Super: Doragon bôru cho (2015) and One Piece: Đảo Hải Tặc (1999). He has been married to Alesa Watson since 26 July 2003. They have two children.

Alex Zahara was born in Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada. He attended high school at the Grande Prairie Composite High School where he won a scholarship to college for his direction of the stage version of "M*A*S*H". He was inducted to the wall of honor at GPCH, where former alumni include Olympic Silver Medalist Willie DeWitt and World Skeleton Champion Michelle Skelly. He attended the University of Alberta and the University of British Columbia where he achieved a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Theatre (Acting).

After graduation Alex started acting professionally with several award-winning plays, and got his first film role in The 13th Warrior (1999) with Antonio Banderas and Omar Sharif. Alex has been nominated for several acting awards, including three Jessie Richardson Awards (Vancouver Theatrical Awards), two for Best Actor, and winning for Best Ensemble. He was also nominated for Best Actor in The 2000 Leo Awards (British Columbia Film Awards).

His breakthrough role was his second television role ever, a guest-starring part on The Sentinel (1996) episode "Night Shift", playing Gabriel, a homeless man/angel. Alex has over 100 screen credits has appeared in numerous plays. Alex directed and co-produced his first short film, Not Indian Enough and co-Produced the feature, Patterson's Wager, as well as having a lead role. Alex also played Butch Henley the lead antagonist in the feature film Lonesome Dove Church, with Tom Berenger. Alex has starred/co-starred in shows such as ABC's Once Upon a Time as King Midas, AMC's Hell On Wheels as Lt. Weston, (recurring) and can be seen as Doctor Renard in the feature film Horns starring Daniel Radcliff. The role Alex is most proud is of that of Karl Rademacher in The Outer Limits 100th episode Tribunal, (based on holocaust survivor Leo Egan's life) where Alex portrayed a Nazi officer at Auschwitz. A familiar face to sci-fi fans, Alex has also appeared as 8 different characters on Stargate SG-1, more than any other actor, most of them in full prosthetic makeup. Alex has also appeared in a number of science fiction films and TV shows including the Sci-Fi Network's mini series Riverworld where he portrayed real life Hindenberg engineer Ludwig Durr. Alex has received a Leo nomination for Best Actor in the short film Evirati and Jessie Richardson nominations for his work in the plays Mojo (winning Best Ensemble) and The Promised Land, lead Actor.

Jessica Moore was born on 23 May 1988 in Grand Prairie, Texas, USA. She is an actress and producer, known for An LA Christmas Story (2024), Inner Demons (2023) and Rednecks Vs. Aliens. She has been married to Nathan Wyatt Burk since 28 September 2018.

Connor Ross is originally from Dallas, Texas. He moved out to Los Angeles, California at the young age of 13 to pursue his dream of being an actor. In addition to working on all types of productions in the industry as an actor, he has also since started writing his own stories and has studied the other areas necessary to get stories filmed and made. He has also studied psychology and continues his education in communication, relationships, and the history of our evolution as human beings. He has a passion and calling to be of service to human connection and the art of storytelling.

Nicholas Rose was born on 24 August 1981 in Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada. He is an actor and producer, known for Người Khổng Lồ Xanh Phi Thường (2008), Cô Nàng Lẳng Lơ (2010) and Thế Giới Ngược (2012).

Nikki McKibbin was born on 28 September 1978 in Grand Prairie, Texas, USA. She was an actress, known for American Idol: The Search for a Superstar (2002), The Scorned (2005) and Fear Factor (2001). She was married to Craig Michael Sadler and Joshua David Ozment. She died on 1 November 2020 in Arlington, Texas, USA.

Cole Kush was born on 17 May 1985 in Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada. He is a writer and director, known for Eggland (2024), Island (2018) and Backer (2014).

William P. Young was born on 11 May 1955 in Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada. He is a writer and producer, known for Ngôi Lều Huyền Bí (2017), Eve and Cosmos at the Crossroads.

Casey Brynne Strandquist was born and raised in Grande Prairie, Alberta by her mom, Shauna, and Dad, Wade. She grew up dancing at Across the Floor Dance Studio studying ballet, tap, jazz, modern, lyrical, and occasionally some hip hop. At the age of 18, she decided to move to Vancouver where she attended Vancouver Film School for Acting for Film and Television. She graduated in the spring of 2014 and a week later landed her first role as 'Sophia' in the independent feature "Charlotte's Song".

Laura Rushfeldt was born in Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada. She is known for Beartrap (2009), Cardfight!! Vanguard (2011) and ODC [Ordinary Decent Criminal] (2010).

Brian Witkowicz was born on 15 April 1980 in Grand Prairie, Texas, USA. He is an actor, known for Stacy Has a Thing for Black Guys (2019), Hiroikku eiji (2007) and One Piece: Đảo Hải Tặc (1999).

William L. (Bill) Hendricks was a Director of Public Relations at Warner Bros and a retired Marine Corps Reserve colonel who, in 1947, co-founded the well-known Toys For Tots gift program sponsored by the Marines. He was also a producer of short films at Warner Bros, as well as head of the studio's cartoon division between 1964 and 1969. In 1961 the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences gave him an honorary Oscar for producing the Marine Corps documentary "A Force in Readiness." In 1969, for his work on behalf of Toys for Tots he was awarded the United States military's Legion of Merit. Much liked and well respected, Hendricks was described as a quiet man who got things done. His wife Diane, who suggested starting the toy charity, died in 1988, and while the Hendricks had no children of their own, Bill told an interviewer in 1982 that he felt the grateful recipients of all those toys had become "our children."

Rey Medrano was born on 29 December 1983 in Grand Prairie, Texas, USA. Rey is known for Hiệp Sĩ Xanh (2021), Harold & Kumar Thoát Khỏi Ngục Guantanamo (2008) and La ley del silencio (2005).

Jim Francis was born on 25 April 1965 in Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada. He is an actor and writer, known for Two Married People (2012), Phiên Bản Sau Cùng (2004) and The Dead Zone (2002).

Kaos Barraclough, (Born Samuel Kramer Barraclough) is an American comedian, entertainer and naturalist. He was born in Grande Prairie in June 2015, and has since lived with his brothers Nick and Edward. He is the first born to parents Mama and Papa Barraclough. Kaos, throughout his life, has specialized in various forms of comedy, but has become a signature silent actor. He became a part of the Barraclough Brothers comedy act in 2019 until it disbanded. He has since powered a weekend talk show and director credits, along with live performances and other engagements.

Leon Thomas Braun was born on 2 April 1974 in Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada. Leon Thomas is an assistant director, known for Lật Mặt (2003), Hiệu Ứng Cánh Bướm (2004) and X-Men: Phán Xét Cuối Cùng (2006).

Riley Pearcy was born on 9 August 1984 in Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada. Riley is a cinematographer and producer, known for Alpha: Người Thủ Lĩnh (2018), Mãi Là Người Thương (2019) and Nomansland (2008).

Jeffie Legend was born on 7 November 1948 in Grand Prairie, Texas, USA. She was an actress and producer, known for Divine Souls (2007), Lebensborn (1997) and Fat Girls (2006). She died on 17 October 2006 in Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA.

Charley Taylor was born on 28 September 1941 in Grand Prairie, Texas, USA. He was an actor, known for The NFL on NBC (1965), The NFL on CBS (1956) and NFL Monday Night Football (1970). He was married to Patricia. He died on 19 February 2022 in Sterling, Virginia, USA.

Betty Bumpers was born on 11 January 1925 in Grand Prairie, Arkansas, USA. She was married to Dale Bumpers. She died on 23 November 2018 in Little Rock, Arkansas, USA.

Carolyn Dawn Johnson was born on 30 April 1971 in Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada. She is an actress and composer, known for View from the Top (2003), Happy, Texas (1999) and Carolyn Dawn Johnson: Georgia (2000). She has been married to Matt Fisher since 5 April 2003. They have two children.

Kalon Sykes was born on 2 July 1992 in Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada. He is an actor, known for Remember (2012), Fortunate Son (2020) and My Grandpa Detective (2016).

Laura House is an actress, comic, writer and teacher. She was discovered in Austin, Texas while performing stand-up comedy at night and teaching seventh grade by day. She was featured in HBO's Aspen Comedy Festival, then starred on Mtv's first scripted sit-com "Austin Stories." Later she performed on Comedy Central's "Premium Blend" and other stand-up shows while continuing acting and writing. She played a hillbilly slut opposite Natalie Portman in "Where the Heart is." Laura has written on hit TV shows including the Emmy-winning "Samantha Who?" and "Mom." She has developed a "Super Mom" show with Barry Sonnenfeld for ABC, a sketch show featuring Rachel Crow for Nickelodeon and a lady-slacker show with Katey Sagal for FX.

She's published in three books, including "True Tales of Lust and Love," "Comedy Film Nerds Guide to the Movies, and "Stricken: The 5000 Stages of Grief."

She's an LA favorite at stand-up and storytelling shows. She also teaches pitching, writing and meditation.

Jerry Lynn Williams was born on 30 October 1948 in Grand Prairie, Texas, USA. He was a composer and writer, known for Sắc Màu Đồng Tiền (1986), SpaceCamp (1986) and Mơ Về Châu Phi (2000). He died on 25 November 2005 in Marigot, St. Martin, French West Indies.