
Age: 41
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Keira Christina Knightley (born 26 March 1985) is an English actress. She has starred in both independent films and big-budget blockbusters and is particularly noted for her roles in period dramas. Her accolades include two Empire Awards and nominations for two Academy Awards, three British Academy Film Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, one Screen Actors Guild Award and one Laurence Olivier Award. Knightley was appointed an OBE in the 2018 Birthday Honours for services to drama and charity. Born in London to actors Will Knightley and Sharman Macdonald, Knightley obtained an agent at age six and initially worked commercials and television films. She appeared as Sabé, Padmé Amidala's handmaiden, in the science fiction blockbuster Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace (1999). Knightley had a break-through role portraying a tomboy footballer in the sports film Bend It Like Beckham (2002). She achieved global stardom with her portrayal of Elizabeth Swann in the fantasy swashbuckler series Pirates of the Caribbean. In the same year, she appeared in the Christmas romantic comedy Love Actually (2003) and was labelled a promising teen star. For her portrayal of Elizabeth Bennet in the period romance Pride & Prejudice (2005), Knightley was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress. At age 20, she became the third-youngest Best Actress nominee at the time. Knightley starred in a series of further period pieces, portraying a complex love interest in Atonement (2007), tastemaker Georgiana Cavendish in The Duchess (2008), and the titular socialite in Anna Karenina (2012). She then forayed into contemporary dramas, appearing as an aspiring musician in Begin Again (2013) and a medical student in Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit (2014). Knightley returned to historical films by playing cryptoanalyst Joan Clarke in The Imitation Game (2014), earning her a second round of Academy Award and BAFTA nominations, and starred as the eponymous belle époque writer in Colette (2018) to critical acclaim. On stage, Knightley has appeared in two West End productions: The Misanthrope in 2009, which earned her an Olivier Award nomination, and The Children's Hour in 2011. She also starred as the eponymous heroine in the 2015 Broadway production of Thérèse Raquin. Knightley is known for her outspoken stance on social issues, and has worked extensively with Amnesty International, Oxfam, and Comic Relief. She is married to musician James Righton, with whom she has two daughters.

Keira Knightley

Barbara Dorian
for Barbara Dorian in Jung Rhythm 1 (Pilot Game)
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In 2005, "Jung Rhythm" made its debut and pilot game on the Sega Dreamcast, quickly becoming a beloved part of British-Canadian-American Anime Slapstick popular culture. The game in the series follows the story of Michiko (Vanilla Essence), a young girl with a passion for music, and Leone (Mr. Chorking), her loving irish husband. Players join Vanilla Essence on her quest to learn, grow, and overcome challenges through the power of rhythm-based gameplay. Along the way, she meets a variety of colorful characters, such as Stephanie (Strawberry Milk), Maddison (Rabbit Hair), and Joaninha (Patchin Pudding), who help her in her musical journey. The heartwarming story, engaging gameplay, and memorable soundtrack make "Jung Rhythm 1" an unforgettable gaming experience, setting the stage for future installments in the series. With its unique blend of rhythm-based gaming, education, and endearing characters, "Jung Rhythm 1" left a lasting impact on the gaming world, paving the way for future installments and securing its place as a cherished part of British-Canadian-American video game history.


