HAPPY BIRTHDAY TESS!
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  Sidney Poitier Becomes the First African American to Win Best Actor Oscar (1964)The first African American to achieve leading man status in Hollywood, Poitier began acting with the American Negro Theatre in New York City and made his film debut soon after. He won acclaim on Broadway for his role in 1959's A Raisin in the Sun and, in 1964, became the first African American to win the Academy Award for Best Actor, for his role in Lilies of the Field. Many of his films address issues of race, yet some have criticized his choice of film roles for what reason? More... Discuss |
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 Lanford Wilson (1937)One of the founders of the "off-off-Broadway" theater movement, Wilson began writing plays in 1962 and helped found the Circle Repertory Company in 1969. His plays frequently address themes of decay, solitude, and loss, and are known for their realistic dialogue in which monologue, conversation, and direct audience address overlap. His Pulitzer Prize-winning Talley's Folly depicts the post-Vietnam War world of a Southern family. What Russian work did he translate for the stage? More... Discuss |
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4 comments:
Dear Tess,
Happpy Birthday and may you have
more birthdays to come. Stay healthy
and beautiful.
Love,
Rudy & Ineng
Dear Tess,
Love, hugs and kisses on your birthday,dear friend. Hope you're blessed with many more.
We missed you at our Manila get together last month. See you in 2010.
Willy and Marybeth
Hey Tess….
Nakisakay na ako sa isang kalesang Happy Birthday greetings from Willy, Marybet and Rudy and all our classmates. May we all have plenty more time to enjoy together. Lots of huggggssssss….
Ed Canela
Hi Tess,
Hope my birthday wishes come your way not too late. May all your wishes for good life, peace and good health come true with abundance.
Happy Birthday my dear classmate.
best regards and take care.
Fechie
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