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In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:
Charly; George Romero’s ground – breaking low – budget horror flick, Night of the Living Dead; Jean – Luc Godard’s acerbic black comedy Weekend; Francois Truffaut’s Hitchcock homage, The Bride Wore Black; Vanessa Redgrave’s portrayal as Isadora; and Paul Newman’s first directorial effort, Rachel, Rachel.
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In Wikipedia:
In 2006, Korzun was nominated for the Best Female Lead at the Independent Spirit Award for her role in Forty Shades of Blue, with her portrayal as Laura, a young Russian woman living in Memphis with a much older rock – n – roll legend Alan (Rip Torn).
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In Wikipedia:
Karle Warren’ “(born February 8, 1992 in Salinas, California) is an American actress, known for her portrayal as Lauren Cassidy, the daughter of Judge Amy Gray, on the CBS hit drama,” Judging Amy”.
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In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:
Her portrayal as Rachel Dawes provided TDK’s greatest mystery; why were Batman and Dent fighting over her?
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In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:
From her portrayal as Cindy Campbell in the Scary Movie franchise to her surprising appearances in art – house flicks such as Lost in Translation and Brokeback Mountain, Faris has proved that every genre of film can handle a woman that is both beautiful and funny.
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In Wikipedia:
Rachel also has many film and television credits, including her portrayal as Lucille Ball in the CBS biopic “Lucy”.
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In Wikipedia:
Her performance impressed the critics: the prestigious’Reforma’ praised her acting portrayal as Justina calling her performance “remarkable” and another critic applauded the “impressive acting debut of promising star Claudia Sober n”.
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In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:
I also found Monty Kipps to be an obnoxious, pigheaded character and Victoria’s portrayal as a Lolita bothered me.
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In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:
We were amazed at some of your shots earlier in the competition, for example, your stunning portrayal as Daphne in the Goddess shoot.
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In Wikipedia:
Judith Light also won a Prism Award for her portrayal as Claire Meade.
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In Wikipedia:
“The Ides of March” made its world premiere at The White Bear Theatre in Kennington on 28 November 2008 and is directed by prolific gay theatre director Adam Spreadbury – Maher and starring British actress Robyn Moore best known for her portrayal as Shirley Benson on BBC’s “EastEnders”.
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In Wikipedia:
In 1999, at the first British Soap Awards, it won two awards; one for ’Best Dramatic Performance’ by Kelvin Fletcher for his portrayal as Andy Sugden, and another for ’Best Exit’ by Claire King for her portrayal as Kim Tate.
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In Wikipedia:
Cara Elizabeth DeLizia’ “(born April 10, 1984 in Silver Spring, Maryland) is an American television actress most known for her portrayal as Fiona” Fi “Phillips alongside Mackenzie Phillips in the Disney Original Series” So Weird”.
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In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:
Ashley Jensen did not win the Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Miniseries Or A Movie for her portrayal as Maggie Jacobs in HBO / BBC’s Extras: The Extra Special Series Finale.
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In Wikipedia:
In 1997, he was recognized for his portrayal as Marty Preston in the Warner Bros. hit “Shiloh” (1997).
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In Wikipedia:
Knipper received much praise for her portrayal as Masha, much to Chekhov’s amusement.
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In Wikipedia:
At the 2006 British Soap Awards it won four awards; one for’Most Spectacular Scene’ for Daz Eden and Belle Dingle being trapped down a mineshaft, one for ’Best Bitch’ won by Nicola Wheeler for her portryal as Nicola Blackstock, one for ’Best Exit’ for Leah Bracknell for her exit as Zoe Tate, and one for ’Best Comedy Performance’ for Charlie Hardwick for her portrayal as Val Lambert.
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In Wikipedia:
Taylor’s portrayal as Amy, in the American classic “Little Women” (1949) would prove to be her last adolescent role.
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In Wikipedia:
He became well known after his portrayal as “Kip” in the role in faux – reality show “The Joe Schmo Show”.
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In Wikipedia:
At the 2006 British Soap Awards it won four awards; one for’Most Spectacular Scene’ for Daz Eden and Belle Dingle being trapped down a mineshaft, one for ’Best Bitch’ won by Nicola Wheeler for her portryal as Nicola Blackstock, one for ’Best Exit’ for Leah Bracknell for her exit as Zoe Tate, and one for ’Best Comedy Performance’ for Charlie Hardwick for her portrayal as Val Lambert.
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