April Bowlby Photos and Biography

April Michelle Bowlby (born 30 July 1980) is an American actress best known for her recurring role as Alan Harper’s ditzy girlfriend (later wife, then ex-wife) Kandi on the CBS sitcom Two and a Half Men.

Bowlby was born in Vallejo, California, and moved to Manteca, California, as a child. She studied ballet, French, and marine biology at Moorpark College before deciding to pursue an acting career. She studied drama with Ivana Chubbuck and secured a role in a major television series (Kandi in Two and a Half Men) within months of her first Hollywood audition.

April Bowlby was born in Vellejo, California and grew up in Manteca, California, home of the world famous Manteca waterslides. Unsure of what she wanted to do with her life, she briefly attended Moorpark College where she studied marine biology, French and ballet.

Bowlby decided to become an actress because a friend suggested it, and began studying acting with Ivanna Chubbuck. A few months later, she auditioned for a couple of lines in TWO AND A HALF MEN and secured the role of Kandi.

Bowlby has appeared on many TV series including CSI as “Kaitlin Rackish” in 2004, CSI: New York as “Jenny Lee” in 2005, Freddie as “Sydney” in 2005 and Stacked as “Jasmine” in 2005. April has an upcoming role in the movie Shadows of Atticus as “Natasha”, about a 12 year old girl who loses her mother in an automobile accident. April is currently single and resides in Los Angeles. April has natural red hair and blue eyess

Janine Turner Biography and Photos

Janine Turner (born Janine Loraine Gauntt on December 6, 1962) is an American actress, known for her starring role on General Hospital from 1982 to 1983 and the prime time television show Northern Exposure from 1990 to 1995. She is also known for her role as Dr. Dana Stowe on the 2000-2002 Lifetime original series, Strong Medicine.

Turner was born in Lincoln, Nebraska, U.S., to Janice, a real estate agent, and Turner M. Gauntt, a pilot who attended West Point and flew for Braniff for 30 years. Her father is from East Texas and her mother is from South Texas. She has a brother, Tim, and was raised in Euless, Texas. At the age of fifteen, she left home to pursue a modeling career with the Wilhelmina Modeling Agency.

Turner began her acting career in 1980, at the age of 18, in an episode of Dallas. She continued to make guest appearances on popular television shows throughout the 1980s until landing the important role of Maggie O’Connell on Northern Exposure in 1990.

She appeared in the music video “Ricochet” by David Bowie. After her breakthrough in Northern Exposure, she appeared in the big budget action film Cliffhanger starring Sylvester Stallone. In 2004, she wrote and directed Trip in a Summer Dress, a film about a strong-willed mother and her children. She has worked with actor and director Mike Norris in a number of recent projects. In 2006, she appeared in a low budget film filmed in Dallas, The Night of the White Pants.

An attractive leading player of the small screen, Janine Turner won fans and fame as the intelligent, down-to-earth, but unlucky in love Alaskan pilot Maggie O’Connell in the quirky CBS comedy-drama “Northern Exposure” (CBS, 1990-95).

Although born in the heartland, Turner was raised in Texas where she began to compete in beauty pageants as a child. By age 15, she had moved to NYC to pursue a modeling career and within a year was under contract with the Wilhelmina agency as one of its youngest ever models. Then a pert brunette with long luxurious hair, Turner moved from posing to acting with a three-episode stint as a friend to Lucy Ewing (Charlene Tilton) on the popular CBS primetime soap “Dallas” in 1980. That experience led to her casting as a soap actress on the late night backstage melodrama “Behind the Scenes” (CBS, 1981-82). In a case of art imitating life, Turner soon found herself acting in a daytime serial, With her hair dyed blonde, she moved to ABC as Laura Templeton, a doppelganger for departed star Genie Francis, on “General Hospital”.

After leaving the soap, Turner floundered for much of the 1980s, making occasional guest appearances, generally of the damsel in distress variety, on shows like “Mickey Spillane’s Mike Hammer” and “Knight Rider”. Features also provided little opportunities, as Turner was relegated to cameos (as in her debut, “Young Doctors in Love” 1972) or supporting roles in big screen bombs (like “Tai-Pan” 1986). the actress regrouped and returned to NYC where she studied acting and honed her skills in Off-Broadway plays. Perhaps her best-recognized role of this period was a tiny part as a spoiled Southern belle in “Steel Magnolias” (1989).

Although stardom seemed elusive, all that changed in 1990 with “Northern Exposure”. Her hair now returned to its natural brunette and closely cropped, Turner cut a dashing figure as the tomboyish, insecure but strong-willed flyer. Her onscreen chemistry with Rob Morrow (as the New York Jewish doctor forced to work in what he considers the hinterlands) helped propel the series to success and each to 1993 Emmy nominations. With her newfound status, Turner attempted to establish herself as a leading lady in features with “Cliffhanger” (1993), but the special effects and her male co-stars Sylvester Stallone and John Lithgow overshadowed her. After “Northern Exposure” left the air, Turner filmed a busted sitcom pilot and bided her time. In 1997, she was cast as a frontierswoman who falls in love with the Native American who kidnaps her in the CBS drama “Stolen Women: Captured Hearts” and returned to the big screen paying homage to the moms of the 1950s as June Cleaver in the big screen version of “Leave It to Beaver”.

Following time off for motherhood, Turner kept active in a string of TV-movies like “Circle of Deceit” (ABC, 1998, which she also co-produced), “Beauty” (CBS, 1998), a contemporary spin on “Beauty and the Beast” and “Barbara Taylor Bradford’s ‘A Secret Affair’” (CBS, 1999). The actress returned to series TV playing a headstrong surgeon forced to work with a female doctor at a free clinic in “Strong Medicine” (Lifetime, 2000).

In 1983, she became engaged to Alec Baldwin, but the two never made it to the altar. She lives on a ranch outside of Dallas, Texas, with her daughter Juliette (born November 22, 1997).

Carla Gallo Biography and Photos

Carla Gallo (born June 24, 1975) is an American actress best known for roles in the television series Undeclared and Carnivàle and in the seminal indie film Spanking the Monkey. She dated Carnivàle co-star Nick Stahl from 2003 to 2006 and attended Cornell University.

 Carla Gallo decided that her passion for theater was strong enough to pursue as a career. She attended the LaGuardia School of Performing Arts in order to hone her skills, and moved on to Cornell University.

She had doubts about her future in acting, however, and tried out a few professional careers before finally returning to school and graduating with a degree in theater arts.

Spanking the Monkey, a 1994 indie comedy/drama, marked Gallo’s arrival as an actress. She made quite the impression, receiving an Independent Spirit Award nomination for her debut. Despite the good start, it took five years for Gallo to get another solid role. In 1999, she had a small part in The 24 Hour Woman, but it was her portrayal of a college freshman two years later that would mark her big breakthrough.

In Undeclared — a FOX series that lasted two seasons (2001 and 2002) — Gallo basically played herself, bringing her college experience to the small screen in 30-minute segments. Following the cancellation of the comedy series, Gallo garnered a role in HBO’s Carnivàle, moved on to the R-rated Sexual Life, and took on a comedic role in The 40 Year Old Virgin. These recent projects prove that Gallo is on her way up, rebounding after the abrupt end of Undeclared.

Amanda Bynes new Wallpapers and Photos

Amanda Laura Bynes (born April 3, 1986) is an American actress and former show host on Nickelodeon. After appearing in several successful television series on Nickelodeon in the late 1990s and early 2000s, Bynes moved into a film career, starring in several films aimed at teenage audiences, including She’s the Man and Hairspray.

Amanda Bynes has been described by The Boston Globe as having an “Everygirl” appeal, embodying “both everything her teen fans dream of being and everything they know they really are, and they love her for it.” In 2006, she was named one of Teen People’s “25 Hottest Stars Under 25″,and in 2007, was on the Forbes list as the 5th highest paid celebrity under 21 earning $2.5 million.

While most of her peers were still worrying about curfews and pimples, Amanda Bynes was starring in her own TV show at the age of 13. Her radiant smile, comedic timing, and fearlessness earned the actress rave reviews and a preteen fanbase for “The Amanda Show” (Nickelodeon, 1999-2001).

Bynes’ sketch comedy show was described as “Saturday Night Live” (NBC, 1975– ) for the tween set, while the actress was being compared to one of her idols – comedy legend Lucille Ball – because of her unforgettably funny characters like Judge Trudy and dorky Penelope Taynt. But it was her work stealing scenes from her veteran costar Jennie Garth, on the successful WB sitcom, “What I Like About You” (WB, 2002-06) that put Bynes on the mainstream non-tween radar.

By 2007, Bynes was starring in the big screen adaptation of “Hairspray,” launching her own fashion line “Dear by Amanda Bynes,” and appearing in a “Got Milk” print ad – all sure signs that the All-American girl has finally become a superstar – and one that parents could approve of too.

Amanda Laura Bynes was born on April 3, 1986, the picture perfect girl-next-door. She grew up in Thousand Oaks, CA, with her father, Rick – a dentist – and mother, Lynn – an office manager, older brother Tommy, and older sister Jillian. Bynes was the family superstar from the get-go, putting on her mother’s clothes and acting for them at the young age of three. She enjoyed musical theater growing up, knowing all the words to “Oliver!” (1968) and “Evita” (1996) when she was just five. Her parents took notice of the youngster’s potential; even driving her an hour from their hometown to a summer comedy camp in Los Angeles every Saturday.

The support of her parents and her hard work soon brought the star-in-training to the famous Laugh Factory in Hollywood. Bynes performed a comedy routine when she was only 10, impressing a group of people who worked for Nickelodeon. They asked her to audition for “All That” (Nickelodeon, 1994-2005), a sketch comedy show for the middle school set. Bynes was a natural fit for the series, with her charm and physical comedy skills. She was a regular “All That” cast member for four years, winning over fans and a handful of Nickelodeon Kid’s Choice Awards in the process.

Being part of the ensemble cast of “All That” showcased Bynes comedic talents, but the network saw a lot more potential for the young star. Bynes was the driving force of the show, so she was offered her own comedy series for Nickelodeon. And so “The Amanda Show” was born, becoming the channel’s highest-rated live-action program at that point in time.

Bynes was a hilarious, likeable, and versatile actress for three successful seasons. The actress even found comfort playing her characters, citing that she was more nervous doing her monologues at the start of every show because she was acting as herself. Bynes had nothing to worry about, however, since her fans adored her and supported her every career move. Naturally, such talent and charisma could only lead to the next step in stardom for the young actress – the big screen.

Bynes set her sights on a film career while still maintaining TV credibility. In 2002, the California native costarred with Frankie Muniz – another well-known TV actor – in “Big Fat Liar,” playing Kaylee, the free-spirited and slightly tomboyish best friend to Muniz’ Jason. The role was originally written for a boy, yet Bynes nailed the part with ease.

That very same year, Bynes was cast in a TV comedy series about sisters living in New York titled “What I Like About You.” She played Holly, a teen who lived with her older sister, played by “Beverly Hills, 90210” (FOX, 1990-2000) alum Jennie Garth. The relationship on the show hit close to home for the actress, as she considered her older sister Jillian her best friend in real life. “What I Like About You” lasted four years, and turned Bynes into a household name and bankable teen star, joining a young Hollywood group that at the time included Hilary Duff, Lindsay Lohan and Mandy Moore. Unlike some of her peers, however, Bynes was not about to lose sight of her goals at the bottom of cocktail glass.

While other young stars like Lohan and Paris Hilton partied until early morning and became notorious tabloid headliners, Bynes maintained a low-key profile. She was never photographed leaving clubs nor getting in feuds with her fellow teen actresses.

Instead, she focused on work and perfecting her acting chops. She got another starring role in the film “What A Girl Wants” (2003), pushing the actress way ahead of the young Hollywood pack. It was a coming-of-age movie with romantic comedy elements, so Bynes was able to showcase both her versatile acting range, but also the fact that she was growing into a lovely young lady.

With mature forethought, she planned to affect a Sandra Bullock and Meg Ryan film route – actresses who could not only act but were not afraid to do physical comedy either. At a time when animated movies were also box-office dynamite, Bynes voiced for Piper in 2005’s “Robots.” The cast was a Who’s-Who of comedy, including Robin Williams, Mel Brooks, and Drew Carey. Being a former teen sketch comedy star, Bynes was finally acting among her biggest influences, a feat that made her work even harder through the years.

Never much of an athlete as a kid, Bynes had always preferred musical theater and acting over sports. When her next movie “She’s The Man” (2006), called for the actress to learn how to play soccer – as a man – she did so with flying colors. The film – a remake of “Just One of the Guys” (1985) – featured Bynes as a girl who dresses up as a boy to get on the boys’ soccer team, all in an effort to show up the ex-boyfriend who dumped her.

Bynes was a genius, keeping the audience laughing at her character Viola’s attempts at lowering her voice and flirting with women onscreen. Romance was in the air off-screen as well, as Bynes and her co-star, actor Channing Tatum, became a romantic item. The young lovebirds dated for a few years, but their relationship cooled off almost as soon as it had begun. She previously dated another co-star, “What I Like About You” hunk Nick Zano, but that also lasted only briefly.

Compared to other actresses of her generation, the focus on Bynes was less about her personal life and more on her work. Her biggest project to date came in the form of 2007’s “Hairspray,” a Technicolor and musical romp through the sixties, based on John Waters’ 1988 cult film and the hit Broadway production. The “Hairspray” cast consisted of Hollywood heavyweights like John Travolta, Michelle Pfeiffer and Queen Latifah.

The talented roster also included newer faces like Nikki Blonsky and Disney Channel heartthrob Zac Efron. Somewhere in the middle was Bynes, a film veteran at such a young age. She channeled the role of Tracy’s sidekick Penny Pingleton and made it her own all the way to her funny signature line “I am now a checkerboard chick!” during the movie’s big finale.

Starring in the blockbuster musical brought Bynes full circle, having started in musical theater and humming show tunes growing up. Following “Hairspray’s” massive success was another fairy tale remake for the hardworking star – playing the lead in “Sydney White” (2007) a hip adaptation of the classic Snow White story.

Talented and mature well beyond her years, Bynes set out for an entirely new and different direction with her career. She launched a fashion line called “Dear By Amanda Bynes” in August 2007, with fun and trendy pieces her teen fans loved to wear. The line was sold exclusively at department store Steve and Barry’s nationwide.

Bynes, who has a dog named Midge and drives a white Lexus SC430, graduated from Thousand Oaks High School’s independent study program and has expressed a desire to attend New York University in the near future. She briefly moved into an apartment in Hollywood, California, but has since returned to her family home. Bynes is interested in drawing (She once painted a portrait of David Letterman as a gift to him.) and fashion design, having commented that she is “the girl whose biggest nightmare would be to lose my makeup bag while traveling.”

Bynes turned 21 on April 3, 2007 and spoke out against becoming another wild Hollywood star. “I think I’ll go out as much as I’ve ever gone out… which is not a lot. I like to dance and stuff, but drinking isn’t good for you in every way. It’s not good for your skin; it makes you feel horrible. So, drinking-wise, no”. She reinforced these ideas throughout the summer of 2007, on the talk show circuit, and in many press interviews. She told Access Hollywood, “I like being with my family and friends, and I don’t need to be out at the clubs.” In an interview in December 2007, Bynes detailed how her parents taught her about alcohol.

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Blake Lively Photos and Biography

Blake Christina Lively (born August 25, 1987 in Tarzana, California) is an American actress. She is best known for her roles in The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, Accepted, and the book-based TV show Gossip Girl.

Blake Lively is the youngest of five children; her parents are actors Ernie and Elaine Lively. She has two sisters, Lori and Robyn, and two brothers, Jason and Eric. Both her parents and all four siblings are, or have been, in the entertainment industry. Her brother-in-law is Bart Johnson.

The daughter of longtime screen actor Ernie Lively and the junior member of a showbiz-savvy sibling collective that also includes brothers Jason and Eric and sisters Lori and Robyn, Tarzana, CA native Blake Lively possesses just the kind of wholesome good looks that the Hollywood lens seems to love.

Of course, it wouldn’t take a psychic to figure out what line of work the cheery and clean-cut blonde would go for, and even after suffering an early career setback at a Mrs. Doubtfire audition gone bad, Lively was still determined to persevere. It was at the tender age of five that young Lively first had her shot at the big time, and though her parents’ plan to calm her by telling her that she was only going to be auditioning alongside Robin Williams’ twin bizarrely backfired when the aspiring actress was introduced to the real deal, she would later bounce back around the end of the 1990s with a featured performance in the girlish hit The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants.

A family affair was quick to follow when Lively and fellow family members Robyn, Lori, and Ernie were all tormented by Crispin Glover in the 2006 horror film Simon Says. Also that year, the recently graduated high-school student would venture off to college with her role as the ideal object of a creative-thinking loser’s affections in Accepted.

She attended Burbank High School in Burbank, and has participated in the National Show Choir. Blake is known for her tall 5′9″ frame and blonde hair.

She comes from a family of actors, but she was not interested in acting. She wanted to attend Stanford University, but during the summer between her junior and senior year of high school, her brother made his agent send her out on a few auditions. Of the two auditions, she got the role of Bridget for The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants.

Blake is the youngest of the four leads in The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants. Blake was the last of her 3 costars on The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants to earn a lead role on a television series. Bart Johnson, an actor who plays Troy’s dad in High School Musical, is Blake’s brother-in-law. Blake has known Gossip Girl co-star, Penn Badgley since the age of 11, as stated on an interview with Tyra Banks.

Lively started out in film with a bit role in Sandman in 1998. In 2005, Lively played Bridget in The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, for which she received a Teen Choice Award nomination for “Choice Movie Breakout – Female”. She will be reprising the role in 2008 in the sequel, The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2, alongside co-stars Alexis Bledel, America Ferrera and Amber Tamblyn.

She starred in Accepted, Simon Says, and Elvis and Anabelle in 2006. She also received the Breakthrough Award from Hollywood Life for her role in Accepted on December 10, 2006.

In 2007, she was cast in the de facto lead role of Serena van der Woodsen in the new teen drama, Gossip Girl, co-starring alongside Leighton Meester, Chace Crawford, Taylor Momsen and Penn Badgley.

Lively scored her first major magazine cover with November’s 2007 Cosmo Girl. In the magazine she discussed her high school career.  Next, Lively was on the magazine cover of Lucky’s January 2008 issue.