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Miami Herald
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Screen legend Audrey Hepburn lived in this ‘crown jewel' CA estate. It's for sale
For the first time in over three decades, an elegant house that's considered a 'crown jewel' has landed on the real estate market in Los Angeles, California. And it's one that's rich in Hollywood history. Listed for $10.895 million in Brentwood and surrounded by rose gardens, a 6,099-square-foot property that was once the home of two extremely famous starlets from Tinsel Town's heyday stands in all its glamour with its East Coast charm. 'Presenting a once-in-a-generation offering: the former residence of screen legends Deborah Kerr and Audrey Hepburn,' the listing on Sotheby's International Realty says. '685 Elkins Road is steeped in classic Hollywood history and timeless elegance. Tucked behind a private gate in one of Brentwood's most prestigious neighborhoods and nestled beside Brentwood Park, this stunning traditional-style home is the crown jewel of Elkins Road.' The home was actually once owned by Scottish icon Kerr, who starred in classic movies like 'The King and I' and 'From Here to Eternity,' and rented to Hepburn (who can be seen sitting in the house's yard with Mel Ferrer,) a news release says. Hepburn, of course, is one of Hollywood's most legendary faces whose brilliance shines in 'Roman Holiday,' 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' and 'Wait Until Dark.' The exquisite property has five bedrooms, 6.5 bathrooms and a plethora of fine features, per the listing, including: 'Covered Lanai'Outdoor entertaining space with fireplacePutting greenGrand foyerHigh ceilingsLibraryFront balconySwimming poolTwo-car garageChef's kitchen The listing is held by Jennifer Montague, Graham Larson, and Spencer Burmester of Sotheby's International Realty.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Actor makes Tony Awards history
NEW YORK, N.Y. (WSAV) — Actor Daniel Dae Kim was nominated for best lead actor in this year's Tony Awards. And in doing so, he made entertainment history. Kim is the first Asian nominee in that category. The play is called 'Yellow Face' and the show also scored nods for best play revival and best performance by a featured actor in a play for first-time nominee Francis Jue, an original 2007 cast member. Kim, 56, known for TV series such as 'Lost' and 'Hawaii Five-0,' is the first Asian nominee in the category of best leading actor in a play in the Tonys' 78-year history. 'I can imagine a lot of things, but I did not imagine this scenario with David,' Kim said. 'That I would be in a play with him, that we would both be nominated for Tony Awards and we would be able to call each other friends.' In the semi-autobiographical show, which ran last fall at the Roundabout Theatre Company, Kim played a satirical version of the play's writer, David Henry Hwang. Hwang wrote the play in response to the musical 'Miss Saigon'casting white actors as Asian characters. Kim's performance was filmed in November for a PBS broadcast of 'Yellow Face' that is available to watch now. The Tonys, airing on CBS on June 8, also will put a spotlight on the play. This groundbreaking nomination seems like the perfect reward for Kim, who has spent years advocating for greater Asian representation. At the pandemic's height, the Korean American actor was a constant media presence speaking out against anti-Asian hate. He also jump-started a campaign for veteran actor James Hong, then 91, to get a Hollywood star. 'It'd be a huge surprise if I won, but I will say that even getting the nomination is a win especially when you put it in the context of our community and what this means for Asian Americans,' said Kim, whose previous Broadway credits include 'The King and I.' Kim is one of seven Asian acting nominees this year. Only three acting trophy winners have been Asian. One was Lea Salonga for 'Miss Saigon' and another was Ruthie Ann Miles for 'The King and I.' Coincidentally, the first was BD Wong for best featured actor in Hwang's Tony-winning play, 'M. Butterfly.' Hwang takes special pride in helping actors break glass ceilings. 'I get to feel like, 'Oh, maybe I'm actually able to make a difference' and change the culture in the way that my little-kid-self would have loved but would not have thought possible,' said Hwang, who now has his fourth career Tony nomination. He was last nominated 22 years ago. For a long time, Hwang felt the only way to get a play with Asian characters made was to set it outside America because 'Broadway audiences are not interested in Asian Americans.' Historically, productions with Asian ensembles have been musicals set in 'the exotic lands of Asia,' such as 'The King and I,' said Esther Kim Lee, a theater studies professor at Duke University and author of 'The Theatre of David Henry Hwang.' 'Flower Drum Song,' set in San Francisco, was an exception but the songs and book were by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II. 'It's 2025. We finally see an actual Asian American play with an Asian American lead,' Lee said. 'You can have 'The King and I' and have great actors and they may get Tony Awards, but it's really not about Asian Americans. That this has happened with 'Yellow Face' is just incredible.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Fashion Network
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Fashion Network
Dior names Ashley Park new ambassador
Dior has announced the appointment of Ashley Park as its newest ambassador for fashion and beauty. The Asian-American actress is known for her work both on and off the screen, most notably for her role as Mindy Chen in the Netflix series "Emily in Paris", as well as her portrayal of Gretchen Weiners in "Mean Girls" the musical, on Broadway. Her other theatre roles include Tuptim in "The King and I" and MwE in Ars Nova 's musical "KPop. She stars in Adele Lim's directorial debut, "Joy Ride", and has had recurring roles in "Beef" and " Only Murders in the Building". The Tony and Grammy nominee is the first Asian-American actress to be nominated in her category at the Critics' Choice Awards, "and she stands out for her commitment to female empowerment and individuality, in perfect harmony with the Dior spirit," according to Dior. "Exalting daring femininity, this alliance reflects elegance in perpetual reinvention," said Dior, in a press release. Park joins other celebrity Dior ambassadors including Charlize Theron, Natalie Portman, Alexandra Daddario, Rachel Zegler, Anna Sawai, Dilraba Dilmurat, Anya Taylor-Joy, Blackpink's Jisoo, Robert Pattinson, Caleb McLaughlin, and Jenna Ortega.
Fashion Network
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Fashion Network
Dior names Ashley Park new ambassador
Dior has announced the appointment of Ashley Park as its newest ambassador for fashion and beauty. The Asian-American actress is known for her work both on and off the screen, most notably for her role as Mindy Chen in the Netflix series "Emily in Paris", as well as her portrayal of Gretchen Weiners in "Mean Girls" the musical, on Broadway. Her other theatre roles include Tuptim in "The King and I" and MwE in Ars Nova 's musical "KPop. She stars in Adele Lim's directorial debut, "Joy Ride", and has had recurring roles in "Beef" and " Only Murders in the Building". The Tony and Grammy nominee is the first Asian-American actress to be nominated in her category at the Critics' Choice Awards, "and she stands out for her commitment to female empowerment and individuality, in perfect harmony with the Dior spirit," according to Dior. "Exalting daring femininity, this alliance reflects elegance in perpetual reinvention," said Dior, in a press release. Park joins other celebrity Dior ambassadors including Charlize Theron, Natalie Portman, Alexandra Daddario, Rachel Zegler, Anna Sawai, Dilraba Dilmurat, Anya Taylor-Joy, Blackpink's Jisoo, Robert Pattinson, Caleb McLaughlin, and Jenna Ortega.
Fashion Network
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Fashion Network
Dior names Ashley Park new ambassador
Dior has announced the appointment of Ashley Park as its newest ambassador for fashion and beauty. The Asian-American actress is known for her work both on and off the screen, most notably for her role as Mindy Chen in the Netflix series "Emily in Paris", as well as her portrayal of Gretchen Weiners in "Mean Girls" the musical, on Broadway. Her other theatre roles include Tuptim in "The King and I" and MwE in Ars Nova 's musical "KPop. She stars in Adele Lim's directorial debut, "Joy Ride", and has had recurring roles in "Beef" and " Only Murders in the Building". The Tony and Grammy nominee is the first Asian-American actress to be nominated in her category at the Critics' Choice Awards, "and she stands out for her commitment to female empowerment and individuality, in perfect harmony with the Dior spirit," according to Dior. "Exalting daring femininity, this alliance reflects elegance in perpetual reinvention," said Dior, in a press release. Park joins other celebrity Dior ambassadors including Charlize Theron, Natalie Portman, Alexandra Daddario, Rachel Zegler, Anna Sawai, Dilraba Dilmurat, Anya Taylor-Joy, Blackpink's Jisoo, Robert Pattinson, Caleb McLaughlin, and Jenna Ortega.
