Catherine Tanvier

Catherine (“Cathy“) Tanvier born 28 May 1965 is a former tennis player from France. She peaked at number 20 in 1984, and won one singles and nine doubles titles on the WTA Tour. Contents   1Career 2WTA Tour career finals 2.1Singles (1–4) 2.2Doubles (9–12) 3ITF finals 3.1Singles (3–1) 3.2Doubles (11–6) 4Notes 5References 6External links Career In 1982, Tanvier became Wimbledon

Melody (Japanese singer)

Melody Ishihara born February 24, 1982, known mononymously as Melody, stylized as melody., is a Japanese American former J-pop singer. She debuted in February 2003 with the song “Dreamin’ Away”, under Toy’s Factory. In October 2008, Melody announced on her blog ending her career as a music artist to focus on pursuing a career as a fashion designer. Contents   1Biography 2Personal

Mathieu Amalric

Mathieu Amalric   born 25 October 1965 is a French actor and filmmaker. He is best known internationally for his performance as the lead villain in the James Bond film Quantum of Solace, his performance in Steven Spielberg’s Munich, and for his role in The Diving Bell and the Butterfly, for which he drew critical acclaim. He has also won several César

Maaya Sakamoto

Maaya Sakamoto  Sakamoto Maaya, born March 31, 1980 is a Japanese actress, voice actress and singer. She made her debut as a voice actress in 1992 as the voice of Chifuru in Little Twins, but is better known as voice of Hitomi Kanzaki in The Vision of Escaflowne. Other major roles in anime include Riho Yamazaki in Nightwalker: The Midnight Detective,

Kyary Pamyu Pamyu

Kiriko Takemura Takemura Kiriko, born January 29, 1993, known professionally as Kyary Pamyu Pamyu (Hiragana: きゃりーぱみゅぱみゅ), is a Japanese singer and model. Her public image is associated with Japan’s kawaii and decora culture, centered in the Harajuku neighborhood of Tokyo. Kyary’s music is produced by musician Yasutaka Nakata of electronic music duo Capsule. Her 2011 single “PONPONPON” reached the top ten on Japan’s Oricon music chart; the 2012

André Maurois

André Maurois French: ; born Émile Salomon Wilhelm Herzog; 26 July 1885 – 9 October 1967 was a French author. Contents   1Biography 2Family 3Quotations 4Bibliography 4.1Books 4.2Short stories 5References 6Further reading 7External links Biography Maurois was born on 26 July 1885 in Elbeuf and educated at the Lycée Pierre Corneille in Rouen, both in Normandy. A member of the Javal family, Maurois was the

Koda Kumi

Kumiko Kōda Kōda Kumiko, born November 13, 1982, known professionally as Koda Kumi (倖田 來未, Kōda Kumi), is a Japanese singer from Kyoto, known for her urban and R&B songs. After debuting with the single “Take Back” in December 2000, Koda gained fame in March 2003 when the songs from her seventh single, “Real Emotion/1000 no Kotoba”, were used as themes for

Keiko Kitagawa

Keiko Kitagawa Kitagawa Keiko, born August 22, 1986 is a Japanese actress and former model. She was an exclusive model for the Japanese Seventeen magazine from late 2003 to mid-2006, and quit modeling when she left the magazine. Her first acting role was Sailor Mars in the Sailor Moon live action show Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon (2003-2004), and after her role in the film Mamiya

Jane Birkin

Jane Mallory Birkin, OBE born 14 December 1946 is an English actress, singer, songwriter, and model. She attained international fame and notability for her decade-long musical and romantic partnership with Serge Gainsbourg. She also had a prolific career as an actress in British and French cinema. A native of London, Birkin began her career as an actress, appearing

Tomoko Kawase

Tomoko Kawase Kawase Tomoko, born February 6, 1975 is a Japanese singer, songwriter, producer, actress, and model from Kyoto. She is the lead singer of the alternative rock band The Brilliant Green. She also has a solo career under the alter-ego pseudonyms Tommy february6 and Tommy heavenly6. Contents   1Biography 2Life and career 2.11995–2001: The Brilliant Green 2.22001–2009: Tommy february6 /