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- Cuban actor born in Havana in 1940. His parents were Carlos Badías and Mercedes Díaz, both popular actors on Cuban radio, television and stage. Raised in the environment of the performing arts, Carlos Alberto knew by instinct that he wanted to follow in his parents footsteps. After graduating from high school, his parents allowed him to try out for acting parts in theaters and television. Apart from inheriting his father's deep voice and classic delivery, Carlos Alberto was tall and extremely handsome with a youthful exuberance that casting directors found very appealing. At barely 18 years old, he was given the opportunity to act on television in various sitcoms playing small roles but in spite of the limited exposure, Carlos Alberto impressed the audience and started gathering a large following, especially among the young ladies.
Producers and advertising agencies realized they had a hot commodity in their hands and gave Carlos Alberto larger starring roles that cemented his acting career and increased his popularity. It could not be more idyllic for public relations: a young, good-looking, capable actor, with a prestigious last name. By the end of 1957, the media, with the blessings of the television networks, had inducted Carlos Alberto into a dynamic group of top young actors they nicknamed "Los galanes" (The leading men) and the designation soon became a household name. Everybody in Cuba knew the individual names of "Los galanes": Rolando Barral, Jorge Félix, Carlos Barba, Alberto Insúa, Jorge Marx, and Carlos Alberto Badías. In short, it was a new generation of promising actors that guaranteed the continuity of the high standards of the performing arts in the Caribbean island, and the public idolized them.
The promise came to an abrupt halt when Cuba fell to a Marxist dictatorship in 1959. All businesses were confiscated by the government including the arts and communications. From then on, radio, television, printed press, etc. became tools to indoctrinate the masses and anyone who disagreed publicly was risking death by firing squad or prison. One of the first actors to be incarcerated for refusing to follow the communist agenda was Carlos Badías, Carlos Alberto's father. After his release from two different imprisonments, Badías senior was officially banned from working as an actor and the same fate was extended to his son Carlos Alberto. In desperation, Carlos Alberto left the country illegally in 1960 and went to Miami where he joined the Brigada 2506, a group of Cuban exiles committed to liberate Cuba from the communist debacle. The group received training by United States military in Nicaragua and Carlos Alberto turned into paratrooper R-709 ready for action. Unfortunately the invasion of Cuba by the 2506 Brigade on April 17th, 1961 did not achieve its purpose. Many freedom fighters were killed while the rest were sent to prison, including Carlos Alberto. Thanks to negotiations initiated by President John F. Kennedy, the prisoners were sent back to Miami and received a hero's welcome from their compatriots at the Orange Bowl.
Carlos Alberto and his parents finally reunited in Miami in 1970 when Badías senior was allowed to leave the island thanks to pressure exerted by the government of Mexico and Mexican actor Mario Moreno "Cantinflas", a long time friend of the Badías family. Carlos Alberto worked hard throughout the 1960's and 1970's to reestablish his career as an actor. He tried New York City for a while where he appeared in several plays and starred in the movie "La vendedora de amor" (1964) filmed entirely in the Big Apple. Later he moved to Puerto Rico where he signed a contract with Telemundo to act in several telenovelas (soap operas) to be taped on the island. These serials with Carlos Alberto had great success and achieved some of the highest ratings in the history of the network. Carlos Alberto's work was highly praised by critics and by a faithful public that would not miss a chapter of telenovelas such as "La renuncia", or "La mentira", based on the famous novel by Cuban writer Caridad Bravo Adams. During this time in Puerto Rico, the actor found true love and got married. The union produced two daughters but Carlos Alberto and his wife decided to raise them away from the limelight.
Carlos Alberto's success echoed in Mexico and producers demanded a piece of his action. He was introduced to Mexican audiences in the telenovela "El amor tiene cara de mujer" (1971) and for the next three years he demonstrated his versatility playing totally different roles in each series. His last appearance in Mexico was in "Los que ayudan a Dios" (1973). The actor returned to his family in Puerto Rico and at some point he started turning down offers for acting assignments. Nobody can explain satisfactorily the reasons behind what seemed like a decision to abandon his career and he never clarified the issue. Most probably he wanted to settle down peacefully with his wife and daughters; others venture that he had slowly invested in several business through the years and was very successful as an entrepreneur. In time his businesses commitments expanded to Spain and he needed to spend a lot of time in that country. It was precisely in Madrid where he passed away quietly on August 31st, 2014. Those who were touched by his performances have never forgotten him, while for his fellow Cubans exiles he remains an example of true patriotism. - Music Department
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Jimi Jamison was born on 23 August 1951 in Durant, Mississippi, USA. He was an actor, known for Spy Game (2001), Lock Up (1989) and Wrongfully Accused (1998). He was married to Deborah Teal and Brenda Fay. He died on 31 August 2014 in Memphis, Tennessee, USA.- María Eugenia Llamas was born on 19 February 1944 in Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico. She was an actress, known for Los niños miran al cielo (1950), Los tres huastecos (1948) and Cazador de asesinos (1983). She died on 31 August 2014 in Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico.
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Popularly known as Bapu was born on 15th December,1933 in Narsapur, Andhrapradesh. Before this Bapu met Ramana in Taylor high school in Narasapur where they studied as classmates for three years until second world war ended. Later when their families moved to Madras where they continued their studies, in 1945 All India Radio (Madras) published a children's story Amma maata vinakapothe which was written by Mollapudi Venkataramana for which Bapu worked as a cartoonist making this their first collaboration. Later Bapu was got graduated from University of Madras in B.com B.L in 1953 and 1955 respectively. Bapu became an expert cartoonist and painter own his own with his own style which caught everyone's eyes. Soon when Bapu wanted to make films Ramana also joined him. By the time Bapu became a director Ramana has got some chances as a writer in the industry. Later Bapu debuted with his directorial and written by Ramana Saakshi in 1967 starring Krishna and Vijaya nirmala which became an instant hit. Entire movie was known to be shot in just 17days completely in outdoors which was first of its kind at that time. This director-writer duo went on to make many well known and noted movies like Balaraju katha, Sampoorna ramayanam, Andala ramudu, Muthyala muggu, Seetha kalyanam, Bhaktha kannappa, Gorantha deepam, Manavoori pandavulu, Tyagayya, Manthrigaari viyyankudu, Pelli pustakam, Mister pellaam. Bapu and Ramana are known for their friendship in Telugu film industry even today. While they collaborated for Srirama Rajyam in 2011 Ramana passed away in the film making and soon after the film's release Bapu also passed away making this film their last one. Bapu has received 2 National film awards, 3 Filmfare awards, 7 state Nandi awards and prestigious Raghupathi Venkaiah award from the Government of Andhra Pradesh. Bapu's direction with simplistic and cultural aspects in his films is widely appreciated. Especially his way of showing lead actresses with 'Telugu thanam' is considered undeniably the best. Bapu also widely known for his paintings of characters of epics like ramayana and Mahabharata. Both Bapu and Ramana collaborated for some popular books namely Budugu, Kothi kommachi, Bommalu geeyandi. Bapu who is especially fond Lord Rama has drawn a numerous portraits of him which are unique in field of line drawing. He also received a Life time achievement award from Indian institute of cartoonists. He has designed and illustrated a number of books of puranas and folklore for which he received government awards. Bapu is also known for introducing a whole new font in Telugu which is known to be used even today.- Actress
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Joan Holloway was born on 22 December 1929 in Providence, Rhode Island, USA. She was an actress, known for Producers' Showcase (1954), Diary of a Bachelor (1964) and All Star Revue (1950). She died on 31 August 2014 in Nashville, Tennessee, USA.- Actor
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Jannese Davidson was an actress and producer, known for Flounder (2014), It's Never About a Boy (2011) and Fresh Canned Help (2009). She died on 31 August 2014 in Torrance, California, USA.- Liza Laska was born on 6 February 1926 in Vlorë, Albania. She was an actress, known for Lulekuqet mbi mure (1976), The Last Winter (1976) and Shtigje Lufte (1974). She died on 31 August 2014 in Vlorë, Albania.
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Carlos Hunt was born on 27 July 1971 in Santa Barbara, California, USA. Carlos was an editor, known for Cyber Bandits (1995), Bravo (1998) and Venus Rising (1995). Carlos died on 31 August 2014 in Los Angeles, California, USA.- Actor
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Jonathan Williams was born on 26 October 1942 in Cairo, Egypt. He was an actor, known for Le Mans (1971), Crops (2006) and Formula 1 (1950). He died on 31 August 2014 in Malaga, Spain.- Carol Vadnais was born on 25 September 1945 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. He was married to Raymonde. He died on 31 August 2014 in Laval, Québec, Canada.
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Josef Hrncir was born on 2 April 1921 in Prague, Czechoslovakia. He is known for Botostroj (1954). He died on 31 August 2014 in Príbram, Czech Republic.- Peter Stursberg was born on 31 August 1913 in Chefoo, China. He was married to Jessamy Anderson. He died on 31 August 2014 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
- Vera Vuckova was born on 24 August 1925 in Knezha, Bulgaria. She was an actress, known for Makedonska krvava svadba (1967), Vreme, zivot (1992) and Istrel (1972). She died on 31 August 2014 in Skopje, Macedonia.
- Winiefred van Killegem was born on 1 January 1938 in Sint-Laureins, Flanders, Belgium. She died on 31 August 2014 in Tremelo, Flanders, Belgium.
- Nikolay Dyomin was born on 30 December 1951. He was an actor, known for Pirates of the 20th Century (1980), Khleb, zoloto, nagan (1981) and Krasnoe i chernoe (1976). He died on 31 August 2014.
- Dieter Leipold was born on 18 October 1937 in Ludwigsburg, Germany. He was married to Sigrid Peter. He died on 31 August 2014 in Ostheim vor der Rhön, Hesse, Germany.
- Yves Carcelle was born on 18 May 1948 in Paris, France. He died on 31 August 2014 in Paris, France.
- Stefan Andrei was born on 29 March 1931 in Podari, Oltenia, Romania. He died on 31 August 2014 in Snagov, Romania.
- Vasiliy Ivashina was an actor, known for Starye molodye lyudi (1992), Efrosinya (2010) and Vechera na khutore bliz Dikanki (1983). He died on 31 August 2014.