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Who is Franka Potente?

German actress Franka Potente was born in Munster, North Rhine-Westphalia, then-West Germany, on 22 July 1974, meaning that her zodiac sign Cancer. She’s had roles in more than 60 movies and TV series, and is perhaps still best known for her playing of the lead character Lola in the 1998 action crime thriller movie “Run Lola Run”, written and directed by Tom Tykwer, and which also starred Moritz Bleibtreu and Herbert Knaup. It follows Lola who has 20 minutes to find 100,000 Deutschmarks after having lost them;  the movie won 28 of its 50 award nominations.

Education and early life

Franka and her younger brother were raised in Dulmen, North Rhine-Westphalia by their father Dieter Potente who was a high school teacher, and their mother Hildegard who was a medical assistant; Franka’s great-grandfather was an Italian slater, who moved to Germany sometime in the 19th century.

She grew up dreaming of becoming a famous actress, and practiced her skills with her high school’s drama club, playing lead characters in numerous school plays. At the age of 17 she spent several months studying at a school in Houston, Texas USA, as an exchange student.

Upon matriculating in 1992, she moved to Munich, Germany and enrolled at Otto Falckenberg School of Performing Arts; Franka eventually transferred to the Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute in New York City, graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in 1996.

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Roles in movies

Franka’s debut film role was her playing of Anna in the 1995 romantic comedy “Nach Funf im Urwald”, and some of her following roles were in the short drama “Easy Day”, the comedy “Babes’ Petrol” and the comedy drama “Coming In”, all released in 1997. She gained recognition in 1998, when cast to play Linda in the comedy drama “Am I Beautiful?”, written and directed by Doris Dorrie, and which starred Marie Zielcke, Carla Weindler and Julian Messner. It follows the lives of two German couples, and the movie won three of its four award nominations.

Franka could then have been seen playing the main character Sissi in the popular 2000 romantic mystery drama “The Princess and the Warrior”, which won six of its 22 award nominations, and portraying Toby’s Editor in the 2001 romantic comedy drama “Storytelling”. In 2002, she was cast to play Marie, the main character in the evergreen action mystery thriller “The Bourne Identity”, which Doug Liman directed, and which also starred Chris Cooper and Matt Damon. It follows a man who’s suffering from amnesia, and the film won three of its nine award nominations; Frank reprised her role in the 2004 sequel “The Bourne Supremacy”.

Some of her notable performances in the remainder of the decade were in the 2005 drama “A Life in Suitcases”, the 2007 biographical drama “Romulus, My Father”, and the 2008 historical war drama “Die Brucke”.

The year 2016 saw her play Anita Gregory in the critically acclaimed mystery horror thriller “The Conjuring 2”, directed by James Wan, and which starred Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson and Madison Wolfe. It follows Lorraine and Ed Warren who’ve traveled to London, England to help a mother of four, who claims that her house is haunted; the movie won four of its 17 award nominations.

Franka’s three most recent film roles have been in the 2018 adventure comedy drama “25 km/h”, the 2019 animated family drama “Princess Emmy” and in the same year the  short animated horror “The Haunted Swordsman”, both voice roles.

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Roles in TV series

Franka’s debut TV series role was her playing of Mara in the 1996 episode “In Eigener Sache” of the mystery crime drama “Zwei Bruder”, and her following role came in 2007, when cast to play Diro Kesakhian in three episodes of the hit crime thriller drama “The Shield”, created by Shawn Ryan, and which starred Michael Chiklis, Jay Karnes and Michael Jace. It follows the life of dirty police officer Vic Mackey, the series aired from 2002 to 2008, and won 16 of its 77 award nominations.

Franka could then have been seen appearing in an episode of the mystery drama “House”, the mystery crime comedy “Psych”, and the historical war drama “The Sinking of the Laconia”.

In 2012 and 2013, she starred as Eva Heissen in the action drama “Copper”, which Will Rokos and Tom Fontana created, and which also starred Tom Weston-Jones and Kyle Schmid; it follows a Civil War veteran who’s become a police officer in New York City, and the series won two of its 12 award nominations.

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Franka’s also known for her playing of Helga in the 2017 mystery thriller drama “Taboo”, created by Steven Knight and Chips Hardy, and which starred Tom Hardy, David Hayman and Jonathan Pryce; it tells the story of James Keziah Delaney who’s trying to rebuild his father’s shipping empire in 1812 London; the series won nine of its 20 award nominations.

Franka’s two most recent TV series roles have been in 10 episodes of the 2018 crime comedy drama “Claws”, and four episodes of the 2022 action crime adventure “Titans”.

Other credits

Franka’s sung songs in nine movies and TV series, including in the 2002 comedy video “Stella Shorts 1998-2002”, the 2003 action adventure comedy film “Young MacGyver”, and the 2005 comedy movie “AMV Hell 3: The Motion Picture”.

She wrote and directed the 2006 short fantasy comedy film “Digging for Belladonna”, and the 2020 drama movie “Home”.

Some of the talk-shows in which Franka’s made a guest appearance include “Titel, Thesen, Temperamente”, “Heute Journal” and “Leute Heute”.

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Awards and nominations

Franka’s won 10 of her 19 award nominations; some of her wins include a 1998 Bambi Award for Best Actress – National, for her performance in “Lola Rennt”, a 2000 German Film Audience Award for German Actor/Actress of the Year, and a 2008 Adolf Grimme Award for Outstanding Individual Achievement, for her performance in “Der die Tolkirsche Ausgrabt”.

Love life and husband

There are three men whom Franka’s dated, that the public knows about. From 1998 to 2002, she was in a relationship with famous German screenwriter, producer and music composer Tom Tykwer, who’s probably best known for having composed the music for the 1998 action crime thriller film “Run Lola Run” and the 2012 mystery science fiction film “Cloud Atlas”.

In 2003, Franka dated famous American actor Elijah Jordan Wood, who’s perhaps best known for his playing of the lead character Frodo Baggins in the hit film trilogy “Lord of the Rings”.

Since the summer of 2012, Franka’s been married to American actor Derek Richardson, who’s known for his playing of Harry Dunne in the 2003 comedy movie “Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd”, and as Josh in the 2005 horror film “Hostel”; their first daughter Polly was born in April 2011, and their second Georgie in 2013.

Franka hasn’t mentioned other men whom she’s been with, she’s married to Derek Richardson as of November 2022, and they have two daughters together.

Interesting facts and hobbies

Franka’s an accomplished author, and published her first book “Los Angeles – Berlin” in September 2005, while her second book “Kick Ass – An Alternative Workout” followed in May 2009; her book of short stories “Zehn” was published in August 2010.

She can fence, as she practiced the sport for around five years.

Franka likes languages, and is fluent in German, French and English.

She’s passionate about music, and can play the flute and the violin.

Franka became a huge fan of American actor Johnny Depp when they were shooting together for the 2001 biographical crime movie “Blow”, and has revealed that she always blushed in his presence.

Some of her favorite actresses are Penelope Cruz and Meryl Streep, and a couple of her favorite movies are “On the Fringe”, “Parallel Mothers” and “Everybody Knows”.

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Height, eyes and wealth

Franka’s age is 48. She has brown eyes and long black hair, her weight is about 140lbs (64kgs), and she’s 5ft 8ins (1.74m) tall.

Franka’s net worth’s been estimated at over $8 million, as of November 2022.

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About Ray J’s Wife, Princess Love: Net Worth, Children, Ethnicity

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Who is Princess Love?

Princess Pilipina Love Norwood was born in Oakland, California USA, on 14 August 1984, making her zodiac sign Leo. She’s perhaps best known for her playing of Actress in the 2022 thriller movie “The Deadly Getaway”, directed by Charles Jones, and in which Princess starred alongside Jason Weaver and Jeff Logan; it follows Carol who’s helped release her robber husband Carter ‘Doc’ McCoy from jail, under the condition that he helps her rob a bank.

Princess is also known for being the wife of Ray J, a popular American singer and actor.

Education and early life

Princess was raised in Oakland by her African-American father Hugh Love, and Filipina mother whose name hasn’t been disclosed; Princess respects her parents’ privacy and thus hasn’t shared a lot about them, but it’s believed that her mother was a homemaker, and her father a businessman. Most people believe Princess is an only child, not having spoken of any siblings.

She grew up being focused on her studies, but still dreamed of becoming a famous model while attending an Oakland high school; Princess was physically quite active during her teenage years, as she played both volleyball and basketball for her school teams, and was also a member of the school’s drama club, appearing in many plays performed there.

She matriculated in 2002 and then began attending the Texas Southern University, from which she eventually transferred to the International Academy of Design and Technology, graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in 2006.

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TV appearances

Upon graduation, Princess moved to Las Vegas, Nevada and began working as a dancer in nightclubs; she was eventually spotted by a modelling scout, who helped her sign her first contract. Princess could then have been seen featured in a number of publications, including “Smooth Magazine”, and all this led to her being cast to star in the popular reality show “Love & Hip Hop Hollywood” in 2014 through 2019. It also starred Princess’ husband Ray J and Moniece Slaughter, and follows the life of the hip hop elite from Hollywood, California; Princess also appeared in two episodes of the reality show “Love and Hip Hop: New York”, and the 2021 reality show “Love & Hip Hop: Secrets Unlocked”.

She appeared in many other shows in the 2010s. The year 2016 saw her make a guest appearance in the episode “Steve Harvey’s Interview with Ray J and Princess Love/Winner of the Fitness Face-Off” in the talk-show “Steve Harvey”, while the following year saw her work as a panelist in the episode “Stevie J vs Karlie Redd” of the game-show “Hip Hop Squares”.

In 2018, Princess was featured in the episode “April Ryan/Princess Love and Ray J” of the short talk-show “The Real”, and she appeared in an episode of the documentary series “Unsung Hollywood”, after which she made a guest appearance in the talk-shows “The Conversation”, “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” and “VH1 Couples Retreat”.

Most recently, in 2021, Princess appeared in the episode “Ray J & Princess Love!” of the talk-show “The Wendy Williams Show”, and was featured in the TV special “2021 MTV Movie & TV Awards: Unscripted”.

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Acting credits

Princess starred in the 2016 music video “Brandy: Beggin & Pleadin”, and in 2018, she played a supporting character in the short drama film “Raydemption Visual Album”, directed by Antonio R Ward Jr, and which starred DJ Cheese Burger, Game and Leli Hernandez. It follows the life of a fictional singer who’s been caught up in a sex scandal, and has to find a way to keep his family from falling apart.

In 2020, Princess appeared in the series “The Conversation”, and she’s currently shooting for the upcoming movies “The Microchip that Ruined Halloween” and “Camp Joy”.

She’s also a producer, having produced 10 episodes of the 2020 series “The Conversation”, and 21 episodes of the 2021 reality show “One Mo’ Chance”.

Love life and husband

Princess and Ray J began dating in March 2014, after they were introduced by a mutual friend at a party; Ray J had previously dated famous American social media personality and businesswoman Kimberly Noel ‘Kim’ Kardashian, from 2002 to 2006, while Princess dated famous American boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. from 2012 to 2014.

Ray J and Princess became engaged in January 2015, and married in a large ceremony in August 2016, at the Cathedral of Saint Vibiana in Los Angeles; Princess gave birth to their daughter Melody Love on 22 May 2018, and their son Epik Ray followed on 7 January 2020.

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In May 2020, Princess claimed that Ray J spent no time with her and their children, and thus filed for divorce, which is yet to be finalized.

Princess hasn’t mentioned other men whom she’s been with, she’s married to Ray J as of November 2022, but has filed for divorce, and they have two children together.

Interesting facts and hobbies

Princess is an Instagram star, as there are today close to four million people following her on the social media network, although she’s posted only close to 150 pictures and videos.

She loves to go shopping for clothes, and often shows what she bought on Instagram and Twitter.

Princess takes good care of her looks, which is why she works out at the gym on a daily basis, and follows a strict diet.

She’s a huge lover of animals, and has recently got a dog for her son, and a cat for her daughter.

Princess is passionate about travelling, and her career as a TV personality and model has taken her to many US states and European countries; her favorite city to travel to is Miami, Florida.

Her favorite actresses are Cate Blanchett and Angelina Jolie, while some of her favorite movies are “Manifesto”, “Carol” and “Nightmare Alley”.

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Height, eyes and wealth

Princess’ age is 38. She has brown eyes and long black hair, her weight is 110lbs (50kgs) and she’s 5ft 4ins (1.62m) tall.

Princess’ net worth’s been estimated at more than $2 million, as of November 2022, and her husband Ray J’s at over $14 million.

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What is Jo Anne Worley doing now? Net Worth, Husband, Family

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Who is Jo Anne Worley?

American actress, comedienne and singer Jo Anne Worley, was born in Lowell, Indiana USA on 6 September 1937, meaning that her zodiac sign is Virgo. She’s had roles in nearly 60 movies and TV series, and is perhaps still best known for her voicing of Wardrobe in the 1991 animated family fantasy movie “Beauty and the Beast”, which Kirk Wise and Gary Trousdale directed, and which starred Jesse Corti, Robby Benson and Paige O’Hara. It follows a prince who’s been cursed to look as a hideous monster, and a young woman who can see past his curse; the movie won 35 of its 67 award nominations, including two Oscar wins for Best Music, Original Song and Best Music, Original Score.

Jo Anne hasn’t had any roles since 2019, but hasn’t officially retired from acting.

Education and early life

Jo Anne was raised alongside her four siblings in Lowell, by their father Joseph Lauraine Worley and mother Rose Irene (nee Gardner); Rose and Joseph divorced in 1962, and Jo Anne’s father went on to marry his second wife Nancy, with whom he had four children.

She became interested in comedy while attending high school, and was named ‘school comedienne’ prior to matriculating in 1955; she’s revealed that she went to church while growing up, but that she always lip synced to the hymns.

Jo Anne moved to Blauvelt, New York State upon completing her high school education, and enrolled at Midwestern State University on a drama scholarship, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in 1959.

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Roles in TV series

Jo Anne’s debut TV series role was her playing of Myrtle Tarantino in the 1960 episode “Baby Talk” of the family comedy “The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis”, and her following role came in 1967, when cast to appear in the episode “One Rotten Apple” of the comedy “Captain Nice”.

In 1970, Jo Anne played Underwater Wife in an episode of the comedy “Pat Paulsen’s Half of Comedy Hour”, and she could then have been seen appearing in an episode or two of the fantasy horror drama “Night Gallery”, the crime drama “Adam-12” and the comedy “The Paul Lynde Show”.

She became famous following her appearance in 61 episodes of the hit musical comedy “Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In”, created by Digby Wolfe, and which starred Dan Rowan, Dick Martin and Ruth Buzzi. It’s a ‘rapid fire sketch comedy’ show which aired from 1967 to 1973, and won 18 of its 52 award nominations. Concurrently, between 1970 and 1973, Jo Anne starred as Beverly Arnold Rhodes and Mrs Stevens in the popular romantic comedy “Love, American Style”, and could then have been seen appearing in an episode of the action adventure comedy “Emergency!”, the action crime drama “The Six Million Dollar Man”, and the crime drama “Get Christie Love!”

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Her following notable performance was in 1985, when cast to voice Hoppopotamus in the animated family comedy “The Wuzzles”, which starred Stan Freberg, Brian Cummings and Henry Gibson, and follows a group of animals known as the Wuzzles.

The year 1992 heard Jo Anne voice a character in the episode “Penthouse Mouse/12 Angry Sheep/The Ant Attack” of the comedy “Tom & Jerry Kids Show”, while 1994 saw her play a supporting character in the episode “A Hippo Never Forgets” of the comedy “The Martin Short Show”. Between 1993 and 1996, Jo Anne voiced various characters in the critically acclaimed short animated adventure “The Pink Panther”, created by Bob Boyle, and which starred Matt Frewer, John Byner and Sheryl Bernstein. It follows the adventures of a pink panther, and the series was nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Achievement in Music Direction and Composition.

Jo Anne’s since played and voiced characters in an episode of around 10 TV series, while her three most recent roles have been in the 2011 episode “Zuri’s New Old Friend” of the family comedy drama “Jessie”, the 2012 episode “The Guidance Counselor” of the family comedy “The Middle”, and the 2019 episode “Belle ‘Stage Struck’” of the animated drama “Disney Comics in Motion” (voice role).

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Roles in movies

Jo Anne’s debut film role was in the 1962 family science fiction comedy “Moon Pilot”, and she could then have been seen playing supporting characters in the 1966 romantic comedy “Promise Her Anything”, the 1968 musical fantasy comedy “Head” and the 1971 comedy “The Feminist and the Fuzz”.

The year 1971 also saw her play Cynthia in the crime comedy drama “What’s a Nice Girl Like You…?”, directed by Jerry Paris, and which starred Brenda Vaccaro, Jack Warden and Roddy McDowall. It follows a working girl who’s been kidnapped and forced to impersonate a wealthy socialite. Jo Anne had roles in only three movies in the remainder of the ’70s: the 1976 family fantasy comedy “The Shaggy D. A.”, the 1978 musical “The Gift of the Magi” and the 1979 animated family “Nutcracker Fantasy” (voice role).

She appeared in two more movies in the ’80: the comedy “Instant TV”, and the family action adventure “The Time Crystal”, both released in 1981.

What marked the ‘90s for Jo Anne was perhaps her voicing of Miss Maples in the 1995 animated adventure comedy “A Goofy Movie”, directed by Kevin Lima, and which starred Bill Farmer, Jason Marsden and Jim Cummings. It follows Max who’s made a nearly impossible promise to his crush, and the film was nominated for five awards. The remainder of the ‘90s heard Jo Anne voice a character in the 1998 animated family adventure “Belle’s Magical World” and the 1999 animated family fantasy “Belle’s Tales of Friendship”.

She’s since had only a single film role: she portrayed The Usher (scenes deleted) in the 2008 musical comedy “Forever Plaid”.

Other credits

Jo Anne sang songs in eight episodes of the series “Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In” in 1968 and 1969, and the song “Human Again” in the 1991 animated movie “Beauty and the Beast”.

She’s voiced Wardrobe in three video games: the 2000 “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast: Magical Ballroom”, the 2005 “Kingdom Hearts II”, and the 2007 “Kingdom Hearts II: Final Mix+”.

Jo Anne’s been featured in numerous documentaries, most recently in the 2009 series “Lifestyle Magazine”, the 2012 movie “Carol Channing: Larger Than Life”, and the 2013 series “Teens Wanna Know”.

Some of the talk-shows in which she’s made a guest appearance include “Q N’ A with Miki and Shay”, “What’s Up Orange County”, and “The Hollywood Moment at Home Edition”.

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Love life and husband

Jo Anne prefers to keep the details of her love life to herself, but it’s still widely known that she was a married woman. She married American actor Roger Ferry in a private ceremony on 11 May 1975, attended by some of their closest family members and friends; Roger served in the US Air Force in the ‘50s, and then had roles in nearly 100 movies and TV series, while he’s perhaps still remembered for his portrayal of Major Christopher in the 1967 science fiction adventure series “Star Trek”. Jo Anne and Roger divorced in 2000, and he passed away on 12 July 2018, aged 85.

She hasn’t mentioned other men whom she’s been with, so Jo Anne seems to be unattached as of November 2022, was once married to Roger Ferry, and doesn’t have children.

Interesting facts and hobbies

Jo Anne’s a huge dog-lover. Back in 1999, she was cast to star as Pesudolus in the tour of the play “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum”, but because there was a problem with transporting her dogs, she chose to drop out and was replaced by famous American actor Rip Taylor.

She’s been the president of the non-profit organization Actors and Others for Animals since 2007.

One of Jo Anne’s closest friends is American actress and screenwriter Jackie Joseph.

She doesn’t have an Instagram account, but close to 1,000 pictures featuring Jo Anne have been uploaded onto the social media network by other users.

Some of her favorite actresses are Meryl Streep, Gal Costa and Myrna Casas, while some of her favorite movies include “Linda Sara”, “Bacurau” and “Foreign Land”.

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Height, eyes and wealth

Jo Anne’s age is 85. She has green eyes and short brown hair, she weighs around 140lbs (65kgs) and is 5ft 7ins (1.71m) tall.

Jo Anne’s net worth’s been estimated at over $2 million, as of November 2022.

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