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Scottish Sun
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
‘I was on one of the biggest TV shows in the 90s, but I ditched fame ten years ago for a very different job'
Do you recognise this star now? A NEW LIFE 'I was on one of the biggest TV shows in the 90s, but I ditched fame ten years ago for a very different job' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) IN the 90s, TV show This Life launched the careers of some of the UK's biggest stars. While Andrew Lincoln went on to star in the Walking Dead, and Jack Davenport appeared in Pirates of the Caribbean – their co-star chose a completely different career path. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 8 This Life was a smash hit series for the BBC on its release in 1996 Credit: BBC 8 Daniela now works as a CBT therapist in Glasgow Credit: BBC 8 As the straight-talking Anna, Daniela became a TV fan favourite Credit: BBC Now Daniela Nardini, who became a fan favourite on the show as straight-talking lawyer Anna Forbes on the show, is now a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT), living life away from the spotlight in Glasgow. Daniela, now 57, was beloved as Anna on the smash-hit series, which launched in 1996 and followed a group of five friends as they navigated their twenties after graduating law school. The series saw the gang living together in East London as they try to get their foot on the career ladder, with Anna having a love-hate relationship with Miles (Jack Davenport), whom she had a fling with while studying. Daniela appeared in 32 episodes of the series, before reuniting with the cast in for TV movie This Life +10, marking the show's 10th anniversary in 2006. The role won her a BAFTA for Best Actress in 1998. While she continued to act – starring in multiple episodes of Waterloo Road, plus episodes of Vera and Lewis on her credit list – her performance career later took a backseat to events in her personal life. In 2020, Daniela told the Daily Mail she had endured 'the worst five years of her life', revealing her father died in 2015, she got divorced shortly after, before being diagnosed and treated for breast cancer in 2018, getting a mastectomy. She told the site: 'I went through a very dark period. Sometimes I wonder if it was all the emotional stuff I was going through that caused my cancer. 'A couple of years down the road, I now feel as if I've emerged stronger and a better person really. Anna would be proud.' However, she noted that her time on This Life feels like 'another life now', and doesn't miss the fame that came with it. Trailer for 90s Brit drama series This Life During her recovery, Daniela turned to art therapy to help her process her cancer diagnosis, admitting she 'lost interest in performing'. 'Not because I felt physically I was not right, but I just felt mentally and emotionally not ready,' she explained. 'Acting is a very personal thing for me, as I suppose it is for other actors. But you've only got yourself to use and if there's not much 'self' there to use, it's futile even trying. At its worst, I would have struggled to even remember a line.' Proud of where she is in her life, Daniela said she came forward with her diagnosis in order to encourage others to get their breasts checked. 8 After being diagnosed with breast cancer, Daniela turned to art therapy Credit: Instagram 8 The star won a Bafta for her role in This Life in 1998 Credit: PA:Press Association 'It took a lot of pain and heartache to get here. But I'm a survivor and I feel strong,' she said. 'I feel like I'm finally the woman I wanted to be.' After launching her CBT practice from her home in Glasgow, Daniela explained that she felt being an actress helped her understand people on a more fundamental level. 'I have worked as an actress for over 35 years. This has been an invaluable education for me to study what it is to be human and how we can all suffer at times and feel misunderstood and lonely,' she wrote on her psychologist bio. 'I myself have struggled at times. My practice involves helping you gain insight, clarity and believe it or not humour at times. I don't shock easily so I won't judge.' 8 This Life launched the career of some of the UK's biggest stars Credit: BBC 8 Daniela credits her acting career for helping her understand people with her new life path Credit: Meridian
The Irish Sun
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘I was on one of the biggest TV shows in the 90s, but I ditched fame ten years ago for a very different job'
IN the 90s, TV show This Life launched the careers of some of the UK's biggest stars. While Andrew Lincoln went on to star in the Walking Dead, and Jack Davenport appeared in Pirates of the Caribbean – their co-star chose a completely different career path. Advertisement 8 This Life was a smash hit series for the BBC on its release in 1996 Credit: BBC 8 Daniela now works as a CBT therapist in Glasgow Credit: BBC 8 As the straight-talking Anna, Daniela became a TV fan favourite Credit: BBC Now Daniela Nardini, who became a fan favourite on the show as straight-talking lawyer Anna Forbes on the show, is now a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT), living life away from the spotlight in Glasgow. Daniela, now 57, was beloved as Anna on the smash-hit series, which launched in 1996 and followed a group of five friends as they navigated their twenties after graduating law school. The series saw the gang living together in East London as they try to get their foot on the career ladder, with Anna having a love-hate relationship with Miles (Jack Davenport), whom she had a fling with while studying. Daniela appeared in 32 episodes of the series, before reuniting with the cast in for TV movie Advertisement READ MORE 90S The role won her a BAFTA for Best Actress in 1998. While she continued to act – starring in multiple episodes of Waterloo Road, plus episodes of Vera and Lewis on her credit list – her performance career later took a backseat to events in her personal life. In 2020, Daniela told the She told the site: 'I went through a very dark period. Sometimes I wonder if it was all the emotional stuff I was going through that caused my cancer. Advertisement Most read in TV Exclusive 'A couple of years down the road, I now feel as if I've emerged stronger and a better person really. Anna would be proud.' However, she noted that her time on This Life feels like 'another life now', and doesn't miss the fame that came with it. Trailer for 90s Brit drama series This Life During her recovery, Daniela turned to art therapy to help her process her cancer diagnosis, admitting she 'lost interest in performing'. 'Not because I felt physically I was not right, but I just felt mentally and emotionally not ready,' she explained. Advertisement 'Acting is a very personal thing for me, as I suppose it is for other actors. But you've only got yourself to use and if there's not much 'self' there to use, it's futile even trying. At its worst, I would have struggled to even remember a line.' Proud of where she is in her life, Daniela said she came forward with her diagnosis in order to encourage others to get their breasts checked. 8 After being diagnosed with breast cancer, Daniela turned to art therapy Credit: Instagram 8 The star won a Bafta for her role in This Life in 1998 Credit: PA:Press Association Advertisement 'It took a lot of pain and heartache to get here. But I'm a survivor and I feel strong,' she said. 'I feel like I'm finally the woman I wanted to be.' After launching her CBT practice from her home in Glasgow, Daniela explained that she felt being an actress helped her understand people on a more fundamental level. 'I have worked as an actress for over 35 years. This has been an invaluable education for me to study what it is to be human and how we can all suffer at times and feel misunderstood and lonely,' she wrote on her psychologist bio. Advertisement 'I myself have struggled at times. My practice involves helping you gain insight, clarity and believe it or not humour at times. I don't shock easily so I won't judge.' 8 This Life launched the career of some of the UK's biggest stars Credit: BBC 8 Daniela credits her acting career for helping her understand people with her new life path Credit: Meridian 8 The gang briefly reunited for a 10-year anniversary special Credit: BBC Advertisement
Scottish Sun
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Vinnie Jones wields bat on The Gentlemen set as he films explosive scenes with Theo James for Guy Ritchie's hit show
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) VINNIE Jones means business as he knocks a thug clean off his electric bike while filming The Gentlemen's second series. The ex-footballer turned actor, 60, swings a baseball bat at the cyclist during explosive scenes from the Netflix set in London. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 8 Hardman Vinnie Jones is spotted in action filming The Gentlemen series two in London Credit: Click News and Media 8 Masked thugs swarm actors Theo James during explosive scenes Credit: Click News and Media 8 Actor Harry Goodwins almost gets knocked off his feet Credit: Click News and Media 8 Vinnie plays gamekeeper Geoff Seacombe in the gangster drama Credit: Click News and Media Vinnie looks sharp in a flat cap, dark trousers and a fleece as he steps out of a black Range Rover to serve up some rough justice. He's quickly swarmed by yobs on bikes but is ready and waiting with a bat. Vinnie plays Geoff Seacombe, gamekeeper of Eddie Halstead's estate in the crime caper – with Theo James returning as Eddie for the second series of the Netflix smash-hit. Geoff appears to be proecting aristocratic drugs lord Eddie, who walks out of a building to a swarm of masked thugs. The pair were seen shooting action-packed scenes alongside producer Guy Ritchie, teasing fans with what's to come in the next instalment of the gangster drama. The Gentlemen is a spin-off of the Ritchie-directed 2019 film of the same name. It starred Charlie Hunnam, Matthew McConaughey, Hugh Grant and Colin Farrell. The TV show, which also features Skins and Pirates of the Caribbean actress Kaya Scodelario, follows James' Eddie after he inherits his family's estate only to discover that it's home to an enormous weed empire, dragging him into the criminal underworld. Around 3.5million watched the eight-part first series in its first seven days on streaming service Netflix, with a total of 77million views worldwide in six months. The Sun exclusively revealed Maya Jama's secret role in the new series. Maya Jama lands huge new role in 'sexy' smash hit Netflix series in career change leaving her 'over the moon' The 30-year-old presenter later confirmed she has filmed her scenes. She plays the wife of an acquaintance of the programme's lead character Eddie Horniman, played by Theo James. A source said: 'Maya is over the moon to land a role in such a massive show with Guy Ritchie at the helm. The Gentlemen was one of 2024's biggest series and it's such a glossy, sexy show. It's a perfect fit.' Maya has been filming at Badminton House in Gloucestershire. The Grade I-listed home doubles as Eddie's Halstead Manor in the gangster series. Earlier this year, Maya said she had been having screen tests for an unspecified role. She said: 'My dream role, I would want to be like a villain or something that's completely not like me, so then it shows that I can actually act. 'And then people would be like, wow, two different people.' 8 Theo James stars in Netflix gangster series The Gentlemen Credit: AP 8 James and co-star Vinnie Jones (right) on the show Credit: Christopher Rafael/Netflix 8 Maya Jama has also landed a role as a gangster's moll in Guy Ritchie's hit Netflix series The Gentlemen Credit: Getty
Buzz Feed
15 hours ago
- Climate
- Buzz Feed
21 "Harsh Realities" Of Living In A Tropical Paradise
Recently, I came upon an interesting post in the Geography subreddit from a user with the screen name WWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWHW (yes, really) who asked, "People who live in a tropical country many dream about, what is the harsh reality of it?" The answers were fascinating, and included plenty of things I'd never thought of; so, I decided to share them with you! Here are some of the best: "If you live on an island, it's a high price for package delivery, there's hurricane season, high grocery prices, and flood/high tide damage." "Salt air just KILLS your stuff, and unbelievably quickly. Then it costs twice as much to replace it." "Sweat, mold on your shoes, and mosquitoes that treat bug spray like seasoning." "I used to live in Taiwan as a kid, and we often traveled to the south, where it's tropical. There are spiderwebs and spiders the size of nobody's business." "The thing you really need in places like Costa Rica is a dry room that treats the air to reduce humidity. That is where you have to keep books and important papers. The salt air destroys everything; metal and electronics have to be kept in a dry place as well." "I live in the Caribbean. Everyday supplies are expensive as shit. About a 500m walk from a beach view like this, though…" "Rain, mosquitoes, high humidity, and the same heat all year round." "My spouse, who grew up in a developing, tropical nation, told me once, 'Sure, everybody is poor, but nobody goes hungry. There's food everywhere.'" "As someone living in Brazil, the reality isn't always as 'sunny' as it seems. One of the biggest challenges is humidity; it can be unbearable, especially in the summer." "Hawaii is pretty dreamy in all honesty. I lived on a family member's back patio for six months. The weather was warm but never hot. The rain was consistent but predictable. The real drawbacks were..." "In Hilo, we had these huge ass purple centipedes that would always find a way in the house. Rats in our attic that were the size of small dogs. We had our car sit for a week while we went back to the mainland for Christmas and when we got back all the seats had mold on them." "Insects." Pros: You live in a tropical paradise, swim every day in what looks like a filming location for Pirates of the Caribbean, all your friends are people who have chosen to live in a remote tropical beach town..." "So everyone you know is interesting, food grows all around you, you eat literally hundreds of fruits you didn't even know existed before, and get an amazing sleep rhythm because the sun sets every single day all year at 5:30." "Cons: Everything gets mold and mildew. Washed a shirt but didn't wear it for a week? Already smells like mold. Those books and board games you brought from the States? Decomposing." "As an American desert native, I was pretty accustomed to transplants complaining how Arizona has 'no seasons'. I always thought this was absurd. When I lived in Hawai'i, however, I discovered just that." "Been [in the tropics] for a while. Sandflies suck." "Maybe not a country, but I spent six years in southern Florida and found it wasn't for me. If you're used to seasons, you start to lose track of the passage of time because every day and every month looks the same." "I worked in Fiji for year. It's fucking hot. Every. Day. And the humidity means everything organic goes mouldy. Mosquitoes. There is a permanent trickle of sweat down your back. Did I mention the mosquitoes?" "Colonialism still has a huge mark. There are 'expats' who own most of the businesses and the accommodations, which take up about 2-3% of the island, but most of the places are otherwise staffed by foreigners, and unemployment is north of 7.5%." "I'm in Mauritius. As a small, tropical island water is often in short supply and we've been following the rainfall statistics across the island and the reservoir levels, as we haven't had a cyclone in 2025 to fill them up." "Mold, rot, and things like flesh-eating bacteria and staph being more common. Also, such places seem to attract grifters and con artists, I assume because they are drawn to easy living. Small price to pay for living in beauty, in my opinion at least." And finally: "Sand! It's course, it's rough, it's irritating, and it gets everywhere."
The Irish Sun
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Rafael Nadal bursts into tears during French Open tennis farewell speech as three legends of the sport join him on court
RAFAEL NADAL shed tears as he returned to Roland Garros as a retired tennis star – but he misplaced one of the sheets of his on-court speech. The greatest French Open champion in history was teary-eyed as he said thank you and farewell to 15,000 fans on his second home of Court Philippe-Chatrier. 11 Rafael Nadal broke down in tears on his French Open farewell Credit: Getty 11 Nadal was joined on Court Philippe-Chatrier by Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Andy Murray Credit: Getty Seven months after he quit the sport, the Spanish superstar was afforded a special presentation by organisers, with supporters donning clay-court-coloured T-shirts. His fiercest rivals – Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray – all made a special trip to the French capital. And a plaque bearing Yet the 14-time singles conqueror uncharacteristically fluffed his lines as he admitted he had forgotten one of the A4 pieces of paper that had contained his speech. READ MORE ON SPORT Luckily, he was saved by a ball kid who ran on to court to hand it to him. It was a rare slip-up in an arena where he used to hit his lines with perfection and where he had his most famous triumphs. Nadal was given a standing ovation – and a random interlude of interpretative dance – for his homecoming as he came dressed in a black suit. Between 2005 and 2024, Most read in Tennis CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS It is one of the most supreme records in world sport – nobody, especially not in tennis, can come remotely close to that level of dominance in one place. His Rafael Nadal retires from tennis after 23 years as 38-year-old releases emotional five-minute video The hair has receded considerably since his introduction here, aged 18, in 2005, when he had long, flowing locks and bore a resemblance to a cast member of the Pirates of the Caribbean series. Nadal, who turns 39 next month, was supported by his family, including his wife and two-year-old son. The 22-time Grand Slam champion said: 'Thank you very much. This is difficult. This is tough. I have lived many emotions on this court. 'This is, without doubt, the most important tennis court in my career. 'It has been an incredible story that began in 2004 when I came to Roland Garros for the very first time. 'I could barely walk due to my foot injury but that year I climbed to the top of the court on crutches and looked from up there. I dreamed of coming back the following year to compete. 'In 2005, I was finally able to play here for the first time. I was 18 and my major experience was the match I played against my childhood friend and rival Richard Gasquet. 'From that day on, I fully understand what Roland Garros meant. I experienced everything over these past 20 years." A tribute video was played on the big screens and it contained messages from the other members of the tennis Fab Four. 'GREAT FRIENDS... BEST RIVALRIES' The quartet of Nadal, Nadal said: 'After all these years fighting, it's unbelievable how the time has changed the perspective of everything. 'You don't know yet, Novak. Probably Andy knows, but Roger and I have talked about this a couple of times. 'All these nerves, pressures, strange feelings when you see each other as rivals. It's completely different when you finish your career. 'All of us achieved our dreams. We became tennis players, played in important stages of our career, and built an amazing rivalry. 'We showed the world we can fight as hard as possible but in a good way. Be good colleagues and respect each other. 'It means a lot that you are all here. You gave me some hard times on court. "I really enjoyed it a lot, pushing myself to the limit, every single day, to compete with you. 'At the end, tennis is just a game. "All of you are here, and it's a great message to the world. That we can be great friends even if we had the best rivalries. 'Thank you very much for everything. I really hope and am sure we will continue to do positive things for our sport in the future. 'Without a doubt our legacy is there, we can keep build things and make beautiful things together.' 11 Nadal's wife and family were tearful in the stands Credit: Getty 11 Nadal waved goodbye to tennis last year Credit: Getty 11 A footprint plaque has been embedded into the clay Credit: AP 11 The French Open crowd played their part in the send-off Credit: Reuters 11 Roland Garros champs Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek took their seat to watch the ceremony Credit: Reuters 11 Nadal's son was on hand, too Credit: Getty 11 The emotions were clear to see for a hero of tennis Credit: Getty 11 Nadal won his 14th French Open title in 2022 Credit: Getty 11 His first came as a teenager all the way back in 2005 Credit: AFP
