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From pioneering women's MMA to blazing a trail in movies, GINA CARANO is one of Hollywood's most unique rising stars. Carano began her training with Muay Thai to competitive MMA, where she competed in Strikeforce and EliteXC. Her popularity led to her being called the "Face of Women's MMA" and she was the fastest-rising search on Google and third-most-searched person on Yahoo and ranked 5th on a list of the "Top 10 Influential Women" of 2008. In August 2009, Carano fought Cris Cyborg in Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg, the first time two women headlined a major MMA event and at the time was the highest rated fight in Showtime history. Carano compiled a competitive record of 12-1-1 in Muay Thai and a 7-1 in women's MMA.[4]

Outside the ring, Carano served as a mentor to aspiring fighters in the 2007 Oxygen reality series Fight Girls and performed as 'Crush' in the revamped television series American Gladiators before her breakout performance in Steven Soderbergh's film HAYWIRE, holding her own against the likes of Michael Douglas, Michael Fassbender, Channing Tatum, Bill Paxton and Antonio Banderas. Gina's authenticity to making the Action look real earned her performance a Critics Choice Award Nomination for Best Actress in an action film. Hot on the heels came a role in the worldwide hit FAST AND FURIOUS 6 for Universal Pictures opposite Dwayne Johnson furthering her appeal as an Action Star. Next up, she co-starred alongside Robert DeNiro, Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Dave Bautista in Lionsgate's film HEIST followed by the role of 'Angel Dust' in the smash hit MARVEL/FOX film DEADPOOL opposite Ryan Reynolds based on the popular comic book. The film grossed over $870 Million dollars at the Box Office. After starring in the independent films DAUGHTER OF THE WOLF opposite Richard Dreyfuss and the dark comedy MADNESS IN THE METHOD with Jason Mewes and Kevin Smith, Gina had secured a lead role in Jon Favreau's highly reviewed Star Wars TV show THE MANDALORIAN for Disney +. Gina played 'Cara Dune', a former Rebel Shock Trooper in the series. However, after sharing a controversial post on social media, Gina was fired by Lucas Film and her character was written out of the show.

Carano was born in Dallas, Texas, the daughter of Dana Joy (née Cason) and professional football player Glenn Carano who played for the Dallas Cowboys and was the backup quarterback to Roger Staubach. She has two sisters, one older and one younger.

*Gina became the first recipient of ActionFest's Chuck Norris (Best Female Action Star) Award, given to the female action star of the year.

*Gina received the Artemis Action Warrior Award for her contributions to the female action genre and women's MMA. The award was presented to her by Action legend Zoe Bell

Maxey Whitehead was born on 15 June 1981 in Dallas County, Texas, USA. Maxey is an actor, known for Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood (2009), Fullmetal Alchemist: The Sacred Star of Milos (2011) and Summer Wars (2009).

Rick Jaffa was born on 8 May 1956 in Dallas County, Texas, USA. He is a writer and producer, known for Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011), Avatar: The Way of Water (2022) and Jurassic World (2015). He has been married to Amanda Silver since 29 June 1989. They have two children.

Leslie Neale was born on 10 August 1959 in Dallas County, Texas, USA. She is an actress and director, known for Honey, I Blew Up the Kid (1992), Juvies (2004) and Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990). She has been married to John Densmore since 11 November 1990. They have one child.

Malcolm Harris is an award-winning comic book writer/artist, game designer /screenwriter, and pop-culture blogger. One of the few African American pop-culture Icons, Malcolm is a frequent guest at conventions and bookstores and is the imaginative mind behind a world of diverse characters including Youthquake, The Witch Girls, Princess Lucinda and Adventurers Born.

An avid, cook, social gamer Larper and all around "pro-nerd" , Malcolm is still living the geek dream.

Abigail was born in Dallas Texas and abandoned by her mother when she was only two months old. She grew up with foster families until she was 17 years old. All through her school years she knew that she wanted to help people. She became a Paramedic right out of high school and quickly moved up to flight medic on a air ambulance helicopter. In the early 2000's, she was working on the medical helicopter when it crashed. Abigail was critically injured and had to undergo three lifesaving surgeries in the first 48 hours of arriving at the trauma center, receiving over 400 stitches and over 200 staples as well as numerous steel plates for her broken bones. The doctors told her family & friends that she had less than 1% chance of survival, that she most likely would never wake up. That it would be best to remove her from life support. After 6 weeks in the intensive care unit, Abigail proved them wrong when she woke up. Then after another 3 months she walked out of the Hospital on her own. After her recovery, Abigail concluded that life is too short and she wanted to still help people and show them that they can overcome life's hurdles. At the same time, she intended to enjoy her precious gift of life. Through a odd twist of fate, Abigail became a professional Glamour Model. Abigail has worked as a trade show model, modeled at fashion shows, even as a spokesmodel promoting products and services, to becoming an Internationally published Glamour Model. She has done numerous modeling for print in many well known international magazines. Abigail even held the honor of being one of America's Sweethearts, a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader for one season. The most precious event of her career was when she became a Bunny at the Playboy Club at the Palms Casino in Las Vegas Nevada. Since the closing of the very last Playboy club in the United States, she continued to remain with the Playboy brand and "Bunny" at the Playboy mansion in Hollywood California. She has done numerous TV commercials, several TV shows and role's in several feature film's. All the while her heart is still in being a Glamour Model. She is very active in her career of Modeling, Acting and appearances, as well as an Inspirational speaker. On June 20TH of 2013 Abigail was honored by her home state of Texas, with the state flag being flown over the state capital in Austin in her honor. In November 2014 Abigail was featured in Playboy in two different countries. On March 5TH, 2015 BWD Magazine announced that Abigail was their "2015 Cover Model of the Year". In August 2015 Abigail was again featured as a Playboy Playmate is 2 different countries. In February 2016 Abigail was featured as a Playboy Playmate in several more countries, earning her the title as one of Playboy's most popular International Playmates. Her career continues to grow all the while she still maintains the small town Texas cowgirl attitude.

Carol Farabee was born on 9 October 1960 in Dallas County, Texas, USA. She is an actress, known for JFK (1991), Prison Break (2005) and Walker, Texas Ranger (1993). She was previously married to Thomas Blackwood.

Philip Weber was born on 11 May 1966 in Dallas County, Texas, USA. He is an actor, known for Active Radioactive Radio (2016), Geoffrey Thorne's Dreamnasium (2019) and The Dixie Stenberg & Brassy Battalion Aventure Theatre (2006). He has been married to Linda Lee Kueker since 14 September 1996. They have two children.

Shannon is an Emmy award winning writer from Austin, TX and performer who has written for Jimmy Kimmel and Ellen DeGeneres and has been featured on Conan, The Modern Family, The Late Late Show with James Corden, Jeselnik Offensive, Review, College Humor, Funny or Die, Birthday Boys and Adam Ruins Everything.

She was also a Professional Rollerblader and her skating can be seen on Fuel TV, Fox Sports Net, as well has various national and international video series and magazines.

Ethan Nelson's passion for filmmaking came in his early teen years from his longtime friends, Cam Duncan and Zach Bakken, who invited to work on an independent project "Tomorrow". This led to Ethan being cast in another short film titled "9116" for a film festival hosted by the New Belgium Brewery for their 25th anniversary.

Ethan would continue to do several other short films before reuniting with Cam Duncan and Zach Bakken for the short film "A John Hughes Jawn" in 2021 and "Welcome to Hollywood" in 2022. Ethan has just completed his latest collaboration with Cam Duncan and Zach Bakken in the 2023 comedy short "How's Your Day Going?"

Sulest Ballard was born on 30 September 1994 in Dallas County, Texas, USA. She is an actress, known for Jerico (2016) and Carter High (2015).

C. Jack Robinson was born on 28 September 1945 in Dallas County, Texas, USA. He was an actor, known for Outbreak (1995), Body Shot (1994) and Paramedics (1988). He died on 10 January 2000 in Grapevine, Texas, USA.

Shorty the Man was born on 31 May 1975 in Dallas County, Texas, USA. Shorty the is known for Dragon Ball GT (1996) and Dragon Ball GT: A Hero's Legacy (1997).

Larry Haron was born on 1 July 1952 in Dallas County, Texas, USA. He is an actor, known for Barney & Friends (1992), Campfire Sing-Along (1990) and Barney's Magical Musical Adventure (1992). He was previously married to Susie Lyn Marrable.

Jim 'Texas Shorty' Chancellor was born on 13 March 1943 in Dallas County, Texas, USA. He is married to Ruthie. They have five children.

Adam Rice was born on 13 July 1991 in Dallas County, Texas, USA. He is an actor, known for Detective Conan (1996), Fullmetal Alchemist (2003) and Fruits Basket (2001).

Cloryce Miller was born on 17 January 1960 in Dallas County, Texas, USA. He was an actor, known for Tough Enough (1983). He died on 30 December 2008 in Texas, USA.

David Novinski was born on 1 February 1972 in Dallas County, Texas, USA. He is an actor, known for Afterlost: Where I End and You Begin (2019), One Piece (1999) and Black Clover (2017). He has been married to Kristy King since 5 June 1994.

Cassidy Kahn was born on 14 June 1988 in Dallas County, Texas, USA. She is an actress, known for Pokémon the Movie 2000 (1999).

Jequilla Jones was born on 24 January 1989 in Dallas County, Texas, USA.

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Mike Smith was born on 10 August 1972 in Dallas County, Texas, USA. Mike is known for The World of Dragon Ball Z (2000). Mike has been married to Susan Murray since 29 April 2000. They have one child.