Annie Ilonzeh
Biography
Annie Ilonzeh stars on NBC's hit drama series Chicago Fire" as paramedic Emily Foster.Born and raised in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area, Ilonzeh is the eldest of five sisters. Her father is Nigerian and her mother is of Polish and English descent. She began taking dance lessons at a young age, but quickly learned she was better suited for basketball, soccer and track. In high school, she discovered her passion for basketball, which earned her a college scholarship to the University of Texas.
Ilonzeh visited Los Angeles in 2006 and the idea of an acting career suddenly appealed to her. Without looking back, she moved to Los Angeles and gave herself one year to explore show business. After booking a few high-profile advertising campaigns, she decided to stay. Many more commercials and small TV and movie roles followed. In March 2010, she got her big break and was cast on "General Hospital."
In film, she starred as lead detective opposite Jennifer Garner in the action-drama thriller "Peppermint." She also starred as Kidada Jones in the Tupac biopic, "All Eyez on Me," and appeared opposite Taye Diggs in the thriller "'Til Death Do Us Part."
Ilonzeh had recurring roles on "Empire," "Person of Interest," "Graceland," "Drop Dead Diva," "Arrow," "Switched at Birth" and "Entourage." Her guest-starring roles include ABC's revamp of "Charlie's Angels," "General Hospital," "Rush," "Beauty and the Beast," "Melrose Place" and "The Game."
Ilonzeh spends most of her free time in the gym and considers it her "happy place." She creates her own routines, incorporating moves from her favorite sports, such as boxing and mixed martial arts. Fitness is a major part of her life, and she also spends time with her Chihuahua Pacino.
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Movies in the Spotlight
El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie
Drama Crime Thriller TV‑MA2019 (2h 2m) - Streaming on Netflix
Former student turned crystal meth drug kingpin fugitive, Jesse Pinkman (Aaron Paul), attempts to outrun his past in this western-style crime thriller. Aaron Paul reprises his Emmy-winning role in this film written and directed by "Breaking Bad" creator Vince Gilligan. Won "Best Movie Made for Television" by the Critics' Choice Television Awards. Source Netflix
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GoldenEye
Action Adventure PG‑131995 (2h 9m) - Streaming on Netflix
Pierce Brosnan takes his first turn as debonair secret agent James Bond, who investigates the destruction of a Russian satellite weapons base.
Pierce Brosnan's first Bond film opened at No. 1 at the box office, reinvigorating the 007 franchise. Source Netflix
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6 Underground
Action Adventure Thriller R2019 (2h 8m) - Streaming on Netflix
After faking his death, a tech billionaire recruits a team of international operatives for a bold and bloody mission to take down a brutal dictator.
Ryan Reynolds leads an international vigilante squad in this adrenaline-propelled action thriller directed by Michael Bay. Source Netflix
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Shows in the Spotlight
House of Cards
Drama Political Thriller TV‑MA2013 Series - Streaming on Netflix
Betrayed by the White House, Congressman Frank Underwood embarks on a ruthless rise to power. Blackmail, seduction and ambition are his weapons. When the newly elected President reneges on a promise, Frank and Claire decide to sever all allegiances and toss the rules out the window.
Robin Wright and Kevin Spacey won Golden Globes; director David Fincher and guest actor Reg E. Cathey won Emmys. Source Netflix
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Mindhunter
Drama Crime TV‑MA2017 Series - Streaming on Netflix
In the late 1970s two FBI agents expand criminal science by delving into the psychology of murder and getting uneasily close to all-too-real monsters. In 1977, frustrated FBI hostage negotiator Holden Ford finds an unlikely ally in veteran agent Bill Tench and begins studying a new class of murderer.
Cameron Britton earned an Emmy nod for his turn as Edmund Kemper in this series from David Fincher and Charlize Theron. Source Netflix
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Narcos: Mexico
Drama Crime Thriller TV‑MA2018 Series - Streaming on Netflix
Witness the birth of the Mexican drug war in the 1980s as a gritty new "Narcos" saga chronicles the true story of the Guadalajara cartel's ascent. When the army pillages Sinaloa, an ambitious pot farmer pitches a plan to build a drug empire in Guadalajara. A young DEA agent transfers to Mexico.
Diego Luna ("Rogue One") and Michael Pena ("American Hustle") face off in a new "Narcos" saga set in Mexico. Source Netflix
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Hi! I sent Shaq an online email a message about a connection we had at LSU. We had his last college class (before he went to the pros) with “Cari.” My name is Laurie. Maybe, he remembers me? I am a teacher now in TN. I have a student in 4th grade that is really struggling, but I got him Shaq’s autobiography and he started reading it. I would love if he could get some note of encouragement from Shaq. He wants to be a professional basketball player. Could you help?
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