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Jennifer Ellison was born on 30 May 1983. She is an English actress, glamour model, television personality, dancer and singer. Ellison, who was born in Liverpool, is perhaps best known for playing Emily Shadwick in the television soap opera Brookside until 2003 and has recently made appearances in many different television shows, and as Meg Giry in the 2004 film adaptation of The Phantom of the Opera. Ellison is a former girlfriend of Steven Gerrard, the Liverpool and England footballer.

She also led Chicago`s UK tour and played acclaimed roles in the TV dramas. The Verdict, New Street Law and Hotel Babylon. In Spring 2008 she will star in her first lead role in a major international feature film, The Cottage. It’s hard to believe that such a multi-talented, polished and seasoned performer as Jennifer is just 24 years of age.

That sums up Jennifer’s dedication to succeed. Nowhere has this been seen to greater effect than in Jennifer’s West End stage debut in the demanding role of Roxie Hart in the award-winning musical Chicago at the Adelphi Theatre. Audiences were wowed by the energy Jennifer gave off with each live performance - and she played to packed houses. It was the perfect showcase for her singing, acting and dancing abilities. Her auburn wig and her remarkable American accent convinced many theatre-goers that a U.S.-born actress had taken over the role.

Ellison is currently featured in Maxim magazine’s Girls of Maxim gallery. She has appeared regularly in almost all of the mainstream British "lads’ magazines" over the last eight years, though her first appearance was in 1999 in a sexually suggestive shoot for FHM at the age of just 16, under the heading "Jailbait". Recently, Ellison took over a contract with lingerie giant Ultimo for its "Young Attitude" line from fellow model Jordan barely two months after she had been signed on. Though Ultimo boss Michelle More had chosen Jordan for being "sexy, fun and outgoing," she later changed her mind, stating, "Jordan was just the wrong choice for [us]. Jennifer is a far better option and far classier." In 2005 Ellison was voted "world’s sexiest blonde" by readers of the UK magazine Nuts, beating model Victoria Silvstedt, who came second, and pop superstar Britney Spears, who was voted third. Ellison is also a regular in the yearly FHM "100 Sexiest Women in the World" feature. She first appeared in 2003 at number 60; then at number 29 in 2004; by 2005 she was at number 17; in 2006 she was number 31; in 2007, she fell to number 87; and in 2008 she did not feature.

Ellison will feature in the Liverpool Empire Theatre’s Christmas Pantomime Cinderella for 2008 opposite Cilla Black and Les Dennis. She will also play the character Beth in Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of the Worlds at the major Arenas of the UK in June 2009.

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Izabella Miko was born on January 21, 1981. She is a Polish actress and model. Izabella Anna Mikołajczak was born in Łódź, Poland to Grażyna Dyląg and Aleksander Mikołajczak, both of whom are actors. Miko’s film roles include Coyote Ugly, The Forsaken, Park, The House of Usher and Save the Last Dance 2. In addition, she appeared in 3 episodes of HBO’s Golden Globe and Emmy Award-winning Deadwood, and in The Killers’ video for Mr Brightside.

She grew up in Warsaw, where she studied to be a ballerina. An American choreographer invited her to study in New York City on a scholarship, and she traveled there with her mother on her 15th birthday. Izabella was on her way to the NYC Ballet and the spotlight of her dreams. However, in 1997 Izabella’s body could no longer withstand the rigors of a 7-day a week ballet-training schedule and gave in to vertebrae, knee and ankle injuries. In a blink, Izabella’s career as a ballet dancer was over. Miko found herself 17 years old and wondering what career she would ever find that would emblaze her soul the same way dance did. It didn’t take long for destiny to reveal its new and improved plan for Izabella Miko.

While freshly back in Warsaw and recovering, a casting director who was working with Izabella’s parents asked if Izabella would play a part in a TV movie "Lithuania You’re My Motherland". She accepted not knowing where else to turn. From the first moment in front of the cameras, Izabella was hooked. Her calling to act rang so loudly in her heart that it was unmistakable and made so much sense out of what was up until that moment a confusing disappointment. Once bitten by the acting bug, and never a lady to do anything only half way, shortly before her 18th birthday, Izabella was headed back to America only this time, as an actor.

She immediately began training at The Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute and laying the groundwork for a successful career as an actor. Sewn instantly into the hearts of everyone she meets, it didn’t take long before the business urged Izabella to become a bi-coastal performer.

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Heather Locklear was born on September 25, 1961. She is an American actress. Heather Deen Locklear was arrested and released in Santa Barbara, California, on September 27, 2008, for suspicion of driving under the influence of a controlled substance. Locklear, 47, was pulled over by a California Highway Patrol officer after Jill Ishkanian, a member of the paparazzi, reported seeing the actress leaving a parking lot and "driving erratically." Locklear is primarily known for her television work, her most notable roles being, "Sammy Jo Carrington," on the 1980s soap opera, Dynasty, "Officer Stacy Sheridan," in the 1980s cop drama, T.J. Hooker, "Amanda Woodward," on the 1990s soap opera Melrose Place, and, "Caitlin Moore," on the sitcom, Spin City.

Heather Deen Locklear was formally charged on November 17, 2008 with one misdemeanor count of driving under the influence in connection to her September arrest. A blood test detected no alcohol or illegal narcotics, but Santa Barbara County Deputy District Attorney Lee Carter stated that they believe the prescription medications she consumed "could have impaired her ability to safely drive a motor vehicle."

In 1979, Locklear landed her first roles appearing in Tales of the Unexpected, and an episode of CHiPs a year later. She landed a few more bit parts in shows, including Eight Is Enough, before Aaron Spelling cast her in the role of Sammy Jo Dean during the second season of his TV series Dynasty. It would be the beginning of a highly successful long-term collaboration with Spelling who, the following year, cast her in the cop show T.J. Hooker with William Shatner. Until the mid 1980s, Locklear would appear as a series regular on T.J. Hooker while making semi-regular appearances on Dynasty. She later became a full-time cast member on Dynasty until its cancellation in 1989. In the 1990s, after the failed sitcom Going Places and the three-hour mini-series Dynasty: The Reunion, Locklear went on to play another of her best known roles, that of scheming vixen Amanda Woodward on the primetime soap opera Melrose Place.

She was originally brought in as a guest star in an attempt to boost the ratings, and her billing in the credits reflected this. Despite eventually becoming a regular cast member in 1993, she continued to be listed as a "Special Guest Star" throughout the entire run of the series until its cancellation in 1999. Locklear also won First Americans in the Arts: Best Actress in a TV series for her role on Melrose Place. In 2006, her character on the show made Wizard’s list of the 100 Greatest Villains of All Time ranked at #49.

After the show ended, she was immediately cast on the TV sitcom, Spin City, opposite Michael J. Fox. Locklear starred in the short-lived drama LAX in 2004. Throughout her career, Locklear has starred or guest-starred in no less than seven different television series produced by Aaron Spelling, these being Dynasty, T.J. Hooker, Matt Houston, Fantasy Island, The Love Boat, Hotel, and Melrose Place.

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Gabrielle Union was born on October 29, 1972. She is an American actress, singer and former model. Among her notable roles is as the cheerleader opposite Kirsten Dunst in the film Bring it On. Union also starred opposite Will Smith and Martin Lawrence in the blockbuster film Bad Boys II and played a medical doctor in the CBS drama series City of Angels. She also starred with LL Cool J and Meagan Good in Deliver Us from Eva in 2003. She starred in the short-lived 2005 ABC series Night Stalker. She has also starred in the independent drama films Neo Ned and Constellation, the latter of which was released to theaters. She also starred in the 2005 remake of The Honeymooners with comedian Cedric The Entertainer.

In 2006, she starred as Busta Rhymes’ love interest in the music video for Rhymes’ "I Love My Chick". Union starred in the 2007 films Daddy’s Little Girls by Tyler Perry and the Christmas film The Perfect Holiday which opened on December 12. In an interview with Art Nouveau Magazine, Union complained about the lack of roles for black actresses and actors in Hollywood: "There used to be specifically written black, if you knew Denzel was doing a movie you knew his wife, girl or love interest was going to be black that’s not necessarily the case anymore. You’re in that room with every amazingly talented actress of every hue, and it’s a dogfight, it’s hard". In 1996-2007, she appeared as Keesha Hamilton on 7th Heaven.

In 2008, Gabrielle Monique Union appeared on Ugly Betty for three episodes as Renee, Wilhelmina Slater’s sister and Daniel Meade’s love interest. She also made a cameo appearance in the music video for Ne-Yo’s "Miss Independent"

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Fearne Cotton was born on 3 September 1981. She is an English presenter known for presenting a number of popular TV programmes such as Top of the Pops and the Red Nose Day telethon. In 2007, she became the first regular female presenter of BBC Radio 1’s Chart Show.

Cotton is a keen artist having studied art at A level, a skill she made much use of whilst presenting the series Draw Your Own Toons. She also enjoys body art and claimed on Friday Night with Jonathan Ross that she has eleven tattoos over her body, the most notable of which is a fern leaf, covering her right hip up to her rib cage.

Cotton has dated many celebrities including rocker Ian Watkins, Fame Academy’s Peter Brame, and Channel 4 presenter Steve Jones. Fearne Cotton is best of friends with fellow TV presenter Holly Willoughby, with whom she has co-presented several shows. Cotton and Sarah Cawood acted as two of the bridesmaids at Willoughby’s wedding to Dan Baldwin on 4 August 2007.

Cotton has presented parts of the BBC’s coverage of the Eurovision Song Contest. On 20 May 2006 she read the United Kingdom’s votes at the Eurovision Song Contest 2006, held in Athens, Greece. On 17 March 2007 she, along with Terry Wogan, hosted Making Your Mind Up 2007, the show to decide which song the UK sent to the Eurovision Song Contest 2007 in Helsinki, Finland. On the night, after the final "sing-off" between the two remaining acts, Wogan and Cotton simultaneously announced different winners. Since Wogan was the more experienced presenter, it was assumed that he was right. In fact, Wogan had accidentally announced the wrong artist, Cyndi, as the winner. Cotton had to persist in repeating the correct name until the confusion was resolved. The group Scooch was quickly proclaimed as the correct winner but came only second from bottom in the main competition, just avoiding Nil Points. Cotton also presented the United Kingdom’s votes at the show itself, held in Helsinki, Finland on 12 May 2007.

She has made many other notable TV appearances in the UK. In January 2007, Cotton presented The Brits Launch party and The Brits are coming for the ITV and ITV2 and on 14 February 2007 she interviewed performers backstage at the 2007 BRIT Awards for ITV. She interviewed Princes William and Harry for the BBC before the Concert for Diana on 1 July 2007. Fearne Cotton also interviewed performers and guests at the concert, which was held at the new Wembley Stadium. She presented Guinness World Records Smashed with Ben Shephard for Sky1, which aired in November 2008.