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USA Today
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
'Ginny & Georgia': A look at the Season 3 cast and what to remember from Season 2
'Ginny & Georgia': A look at the Season 3 cast and what to remember from Season 2 Show Caption Hide Caption Need a show to binge? These are the must watch shows this summer USA TODAY's TV critic Kelly Lawler breaks down the best TV shows you don't to want to miss this summer Buckle up, buttercup, and start perfecting that Southern accent. The madness of Netflix's 'Ginny & Georgia' has returned for its third season, and viewers will see how manipulative matriarch Georgia Miller (Brianne Howey) handles her arrest. In the January 2023 Season 2 finale, it appeared that Georgia might've found her happy ending. She'd married an enamored mayor (Scott Porter) who could provide emotional and financial security. But as she danced with her groom at their wedding reception, she considered the worry that accompanies joy: 'Happiness is the scariest thing to be,' she thought. 'Once you're happy, you have so much more to lose.' Enter the police to apprehend Georgia for the murder of Cynthia Fuller's (Sabrina Grdevich) comatose husband Tom (Vincent Legault). Georgia thought placing a pillow over Tom's face would end his family's suffering, but it might just be the start of hers. Before beginning the new 10 episodes for Season 3, familiarize yourself with the series' beloved characters. 'Ginny & Georgia' Season 3: How to watch 'most explosive season yet' Brianne Howey as Georgia Miller Georgia is the resourceful mom stops at nothing – not even the law – to create the best possible life for her two children, Ginny and Austin. 'We may not have had a traditional childhood,' Ginny says in the finale, 'but my mom's love was our white-picket fence, our safety net. She's a force.' To protect her brood, Georgia has killed two husbands and framed Austin's abusive dad for embezzlement. Who is Brianne Howey? Fans of 'Ginny & Georgia' may be surprised to learn that Howey was born in 1989 outside of Los Angeles and speaks with a Southern accent only for the role. Howey, who studied acting at NYU, has appeared in Fox series 'The Exorcist' and 'The Passage.' She also played Amy Schumer's pregnant friend in Netflix's comedy 'Kinda Pregnant,' released in February 2025. Nikki Roumel as young Georgia Miller Roumel portrays Georgia in flashbacks, showing how much she sacrificed, swindled and stole to provide for Ginny and Austin. Who is Nikki Roumel? Roumel, 25, is a Canadian actress who also guest-starred in ABC and Netflix's 2016-19 series 'Designated Survivor," starring Kiefer Sutherland. Antonia Gentry as Ginny Miller Ginny is an artful soul who has internalized the chaos of her upbringing as the child of a loving, but lawless mother. Ginny is also head over boots for her neighbor, Marcus. Who is Antonia Gentry? Ginny is the first big role for the Atlanta-born Gentry, 27, who appeared in Netflix's feature 'Candy Jar' and series 'Raising Dion.' Diesel La Torraca as Austin Miller Austin is the son of Georgia and the recently freed from prison Gil (Aaron Ashmore). Austin shot his dad to protect Georgia and witnessed his mom suffocate Tom. Who is Diesel La Torraca? The Australian actor, who turned 14 in March, also counts NBC's 'La Brea' and the short film 'Sweet Tooth' among his credits. The men in Georgia's life: Nathan Mitchell as Zion Miller Zion is the handsome photographer hoping to make up for lost time with his daughter Ginny, as advancing his career and a split with Georgia kept them apart. Who is Nathan Mitchell? You might've seen Mitchell, 36, as Black Noir in Amazon Prime's superhero series 'The Boys." Scott Porter as Mayor Paul Randolph Paul is the ambitious public servant who comes from money and fell in love with Georgia. Who is Scott Porter? Porter, 45, got his TV start on the CBS soap 'As the World Turns' in 2006, and continued to consistently find work on series like NBC's 'Friday Night Lights,' CBS' 'The Good Wife' and CW's 'Hart of Dixie.' Raymond Ablack as Joe Joe is the attractive and kind owner of Wellsbury's eatery the Blue Farm Café, where Ginny works. Joe has feelings for Georgia but swallows them for her happiness. Who is Raymond Ablack? Ablack, 35, played Sav Bhandari on 'Degrassi: The Next Generation.' He also appeared in Netflix's series 'Narcos' and 'Maid,' starring Margaret Qualley. The Millers' neighbors, the Bakers: Jennifer Robertson as Ellen Baker Ellen is a friend to Georgia and mother of twins Marcus and Maxine. Who is Jennifer Robertson? Vancouver-born Robertson, 53, is perhaps best known as Roland Schitt's wife Jocelyn on 'Schitt's Creek.' She's also hosted the reality program 'The Great Canadian Pottery Throw Down,' executive produced by Seth Rogen. Felix Mallard as Marcus Baker Marcus struggles with his mental health and finding where he fits in. But he shares an undeniable connection with Ginny. Who is Felix Mallard? Australian actor Mallard, 27, had a recurring role on the long-running Aussie soap 'Neighbours,' in addition to playing a rock star who seeks refuge at his accountant's house in CBS' short-lived 'Happy Together.' Sara Waisglass as Maxine Baker The theater enthusiast with a flair for drama. Who is Sara Waisglass? Waisglass, 26, is another 'Degrassi' alum. She played Frankie Hollingsworth on 'Degrassi: The Next Generation' and 'Degrassi: Next Class.' The Canadian actress also appeared in two episodes of USA Network's 'Suits.'
Daily Mail
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Kate Middleton wants to take a 'supportive' role when William becomes King - as she's 'allergic' to 'PR gimmicks'
The Princess of Wales sees her future role as Queen as a 'supportive' one, palace insiders have revealed. Kate, 43, is said to have been inspired by the work of Prince Philip, who always made it clear that his role was to support the monarch - then his wife, Queen Elizabeth II. In a new piece published in The Times, several sources 'that know the couple well' shed light on what the future could look like when William and Kate take to the throne. For Kate, this will mean 'acting as a gatekeeper to ensure that William can do his work while also finding time to be a hands-on father, and that everyone understands that this is the deal'. In addition, sources say she is 'allergic to any PR gimmicks', instead choosing her own authentic approach - for example, the highly personal video announcing she had cancer on camera from a bench in Windsor last year was her own idea. Kate and Prince Philip enjoyed a good relationship, with Prince William saying he was thankful that Kate, who married into the royal family in 2011 after meeting William nearly a decade earlier, had 'so many years' to get to know his grandfather. And now she appears keen to follow his approach to 'make an individual contribution', while at the same time 'being clear' that her main role is to support the King. Elsewhere in The Times piece, insiders claimed that the Prince of Wales wants to move away from 'ribbon-cutting' and focus on work with tangible impact. Recent months have seen William, 42, make his focus on other initiatives clear. In October, he revealed he took 'inspiration' and 'guidance' from his mother Princess Diana in his work to end homelessness, where he was also seen giving out hugs while visiting a charity. Speaking in an ITV documentary titled Prince William: We Can End Homelessness, the Prince of Wales showed the behind the scenes journey of his campaign Homewards, which charted the first year of the project. The future king has set his sights on making rough sleeping, sofa surfing and temporary accommodation a thing of the past in his ambitious five-year initiative programme. 'I've slowly tried to work out what I can bring to the role and platform that I have,' he explained. 'I have taken some inspiration and guidance from what my mother did, particularly with homelessness. 'I don't believe we should be living with homelessness in the 21st century.' William also described it as a 'unique opportunity' to create lasting change, as he builds on the legacy of his late mother Princess Diana. He has long been passionate about the issue of homelessness and is royal patron of charity The Passage, after visiting one of their shelters with his mother when he was 11. In 2009 he spent a night sleeping rough to understand the plight of the homeless at Christmas and has joined a Big Issue seller at his pitch for the last two years in a row. Homewards brings together a range of organisations to develop solutions in Newport, South Wales, three neighbouring Dorset towns, Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch, the south London Borough of Lambeth, Belfast, Aberdeen and Sheffield. The Prince and Princess Wales will celebrate their 14th wedding anniversary next week in romantic style - at an isolated self-catering cottage for two on the Isle of Mull in Scotland. The couple, who walked down the aisle at Westminster Abbey on April 29, 2011, are visiting the Scottish Isles as part of a two-day visit to highlight their resilient local communities, as well as the wild natural beauty of the region. They will arrive on Tuesday and undertake a number of engagements in picturesque Tobermory - made famous by the hit children's show Balamory - visiting a community hub and an artisan market. Kate and William will also visit a local Croft to learn about sustainable farming and hospitality. But as part of their efforts to highlight the importance of the self-sustaining economy in the Inner Hebrides they plan to rent a house for the night on the island, it can be revealed. Speaking to The Times , sources have alleged that William wants to reframe his role as being one for 'projects not patronages' - which is why his efforts to champion the Earthshot Prize, and similar initiatives, have been so ardent The couple are both more at home in the countryside than anywhere else, making it the perfect way, say sources, for them to also celebrate their first wedding anniversary since Catherine revealed she was in remission from cancer. The couple have endured what William last autumn described as a 'brutal' year, making their time away even more precious. A royal source explained that the tourism industry contributes 'significantly to the economy of the Isles', which see hundreds of thousands of people visit every year, adding that the Prince and Princess are looking forward to 'showing their support for the islands with their stay'. Known as the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay - and Lord and Lady of the Isles - William and Catherine will be visiting both the Isles of Mull and Iona. It is their first visit to the Inner Hebrides, which Their Royal Highnesses have been keen to visit for some time, it is understood. The focus of their trip is to highlight rural island communities and the stunning natural environment in which they live. Mull and Iona are breathtakingly beautiful places - home to dramatic mountains, ancient forests, and stunning beaches, as well as an abundance of wildlife, lochs and waterfalls. Mull is known as the one of the 'larders of the UK' with its plethora of family-run independent businesses selling produce that has been fished, farmed or produced on the islands. Iona, its tiny neighbour, is popular with visitors thanks to the unique place it holds in the history of Scotland. Both have thriving tourism industries in the summer who come for the breathtaking landscapes and coastlines. A source said: 'For The Duke and Duchess, this visit is all about the power of communities, and highlighting that by building stronger and better-connected communities we can perhaps build a steady path to more loving and compassionate society. 'What we will see on their visit to the Inner Hebrides is that we can learn powerful lessons from ways of life on Mull and Iona, specifically about how we reconnect with each other. 'The simpler way of life that these island communities enjoy, steeped in nature and built on strong person to person connections, offers a powerful model for transforming our own health and wellbeing, and in turn the communities within which we live.'
Khaleej Times
28-01-2025
- Politics
- Khaleej Times
Books banned under Assad now on sale at Damascus shops
Books recounting torture in Syrian prisons or texts on radical Islamic theology now sit openly in Damascus bookstores, no longer traded in secret after iron-fisted ruler Bashar Al Assad's ouster. "If I had asked about a (certain) book just two months ago, I could have disappeared or ended up in prison," said student Amr al-Laham, 25, who was perusing stores near Damascus University. He has finally found a copy of "Al Maabar" (The Passage) by Syrian author Hanan Asad, which recounts the conflict in Aleppo from a crossing point linking the city's rebel-held east with the government-held west, before Assad's forces retook complete control in 2016. Last month, Islamist-led rebels captured the northern city in a lightning offensive, going on to take Damascus and toppling Assad, ending more than half a century of his family's oppressive rule. "Before, we were afraid of being marked by the intelligence services" for buying works including those considered leftist, Laham said. While many say the future is uncertain after Assad's fall, Syrians for now can breathe more easily, free from the omnipresent security apparatus in a country battered by war since 2011 after Assad brutally repressed peaceful anti-government protests. Syria's myriad security agencies terrorised the population, torturing and killing opponents and denying basic rights such as freedom of expression. Assad brutally repressed any hint of dissent and his father Hafez before him did the same, notoriously crushing a Muslim Brotherhood-led rebellion in the 1980s. Several books that were previously banned and only available to Syrians if they were pirated online now frequently pop up on footpath displays or inside bookshops. They include "The Shell", by Syrian author Mustafa Khalifa, a devastating tale of an atheist who is mistaken for a radical Islamist and detained for years inside Syria's infamous Tadmur prison. Another is "My Aunt's House" -- an expression used by Syrians to refer to prison -- by Iraqi author Ahmed Khairi Alomari. Prison literature "was totally forbidden", said a bookshop owner in his fifties, identifying himself as Abu Yamen. "Before, people didn't even dare to ask -- they knew what awaited them," he told AFP. Elsewhere, the owner of a high-profile publishing house said that since the 1980s, he had stopped printing all political works except some "very general (essays) on political thinking that did not deal with a particular region or country". Even so, Assad's "security services used to call us in to ask about our work and our sales -- who came to see us, what they bought, what people were asking for", he told AFP, requesting anonymity. He said security services were often "uncultured" when it came to literature, recalling an investigator who insisted he wanted to question Ibn Taymiyya, a Sunni Muslim theologian who died in the 14th century. In shelves at the entrance of his Damascus bookshop, Abdel Rahman Suruji displays leather-bound works emblazoned with golden calligraphy of Ibn Qayyim Al Jawziyya, a medieval Muslim theologian and important Salafi ideologue. Also on display are tomes by Sayyed Qotb, a theoretician behind the Muslim Brotherhood who inspired its radicalisation. "All these books were prohibited. We sold them in secret, just to those who we could trust -- students we knew or researchers," said Suruji, 62. Now, they are in "high demand", he said, adding that his new customers include Damascus residents and Syrians who have returned from abroad or visiting from former rebel bastions in the country's north. Suruji said that although he learnt to tell a real student from an informant, a dozen security agents went through his bookshop from top to bottom in 2010, confiscating "more than 600 books". Mustafa Al Kani, 25, a student of Islamic theology, came to check the price of a collection of Sayyed Qotb's works. "During the revolution, we were afraid of looking for certain books. We couldn't have them in our possession, we used to read them online," he said. "Just publishing a quote from Sayyed Qotb could get you thrown into jail," he added.
Al Arabiya
28-01-2025
- Politics
- Al Arabiya
Books banned under al-Assad now on sale at Damascus shops in Syria
Books recounting torture in Syrian prisons or texts on radical Islamic theology now sit openly in Damascus bookstores, no longer traded in secret after iron-fisted ruler Bashar al-Assad's ouster. 'If I had asked about a (certain) book just two months ago, I could have disappeared or ended up in prison,' said student Amr al-Laham, 25, who was perusing stores near Damascus University. He has finally found a copy of Al-Maabar (The Passage) by Syrian author Hanan Asad, which recounts the conflict in Aleppo from a crossing point linking the city's opposition-held east with the government-held west, before al-Assad's forces retook complete control in 2016. Last month, opposition forces captured the northern city in a lightning offensive, going on to take Damascus and toppling al-Assad, ending more than half a century of his family's oppressive rule. 'Before, we were afraid of being marked by the intelligence services' for buying works including those considered leftist or from the ultra-conservative Salafi Muslim movement, Laham said. While many say the future is uncertain after al-Assad's fall, Syrians for now can breathe more easily, free from the omnipresent security apparatus in a country battered by war since 2011, after al-Assad brutally repressed peaceful anti-government protests. Syria's myriad security agencies terrorized the population, torturing and killing opponents and denying basic rights such as freedom of expression. Al-Assad brutally repressed any hint of dissent, and his father, Hafez, before him did the same. Several books that were previously banned and only available to Syrians if they were pirated online now frequently pop up on footpath displays or inside bookshops. They include The Shell by Syrian author Mustafa Khalifa, a devastating tale of an atheist who is mistaken for a radical and detained for years inside Syria's infamous Tadmur prison. Another is My Aunt's House—an expression used by Syrians to refer to prison—by Iraqi author Ahmed Khairi Alomari. Prison literature 'was totally forbidden,' said a bookshop owner in his fifties, identifying himself as Abu Yamen. 'Before, people didn't even dare to ask—they knew what awaited them,' he told AFP. Elsewhere, the owner of a high-profile publishing house said that since the 1980s, he had stopped printing all political works except some 'very general (essays) on political thinking that did not deal with a particular region or country.' Even so, al-Assad's 'security services used to call us in to ask about our work and our sales—who came to see us, what they bought, what people were asking for,' he told AFP, requesting anonymity. On shelves at the entrance of his Damascus bookshop, Abdel Rahman Suruji displays leather-bound works emblazoned with golden calligraphy of Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyya, a medieval Muslim theologian and important Salafi ideologue. 'All these books were prohibited. We sold them in secret, just to those who we could trust—students we knew or researchers,' said Suruji, 62. Now, they are in 'high demand,' he said, adding that his new customers include Damascus residents and Syrians who have returned from abroad or are visiting from former opposition bastions in the country's north. Suruji said that although he learned to tell a real student from an informant, a dozen security agents went through his bookshop from top to bottom in 2010, confiscating 'more than 600 books.' Mustafa al-Kani, 25, a student of Islamic theology, came to check the price of a collection of Sayyed Qutb's works. 'During the revolution, we were afraid of looking for certain books. We couldn't have them in our possession; we used to read them online,' he said. 'Just publishing a quote from Sayyed Qutb could get you thrown into jail,' he added.
Yahoo
28-01-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Books banned under Assad now on sale at Damascus shops
Books recounting torture in Syrian prisons or texts on radical Islamic theology now sit openly in Damascus bookstores, no longer traded in secret after iron-fisted ruler Bashar al-Assad's ouster. "If I had asked about a (certain) book just two months ago, I could have disappeared or ended up in prison," said student Amr al-Laham, 25, who was perusing stores near Damascus University. He has finally found a copy of "Al-Maabar" (The Passage) by Syrian author Hanan Asad, which recounts the conflict in Aleppo from a crossing point linking the city's rebel-held east with the government-held west, before Assad's forces retook complete control in 2016. Last month, Islamist-led rebels captured the northern city in a lightning offensive, going on to take Damascus and toppling Assad, ending more than half a century of his family's oppressive rule. "Before, we were afraid of being marked by the intelligence services" for buying works including those considered leftist or from the ultra-conservative Salafi Muslim movement, Laham said. While many say the future is uncertain after Assad's fall, Syrians for now can breathe more easily, free from the omnipresent security apparatus in a country battered by war since 2011 after Assad brutally repressed peaceful anti-government protests. Syria's myriad security agencies terrorised the population, torturing and killing opponents and denying basic rights such as freedom of expression. Assad brutally repressed any hint of dissent and his father Hafez before him did the same, notoriously crushing a Muslim Brotherhood-led rebellion in the 1980s. - 'Didn't dare ask' - Several books that were previously banned and only available to Syrians if they were pirated online now frequently pop up on footpath displays or inside bookshops. They include "The Shell", by Syrian author Mustafa Khalifa, a devastating tale of an atheist who is mistaken for a radical Islamist and detained for years inside Syria's infamous Tadmur prison. Another is "My Aunt's House" -- an expression used by Syrians to refer to prison -- by Iraqi author Ahmed Khairi Alomari. Prison literature "was totally forbidden", said a bookshop owner in his fifties, identifying himself as Abu Yamen. "Before, people didn't even dare to ask -- they knew what awaited them," he told AFP. Elsewhere, the owner of a high-profile publishing house said that since the 1980s, he had stopped printing all political works except some "very general (essays) on political thinking that did not deal with a particular region or country". Even so, Assad's "security services used to call us in to ask about our work and our sales -- who came to see us, what they bought, what people were asking for", he told AFP, requesting anonymity. He said security services were often "uncultured" when it came to literature, recalling an investigator who insisted he wanted to question Ibn Taymiyya, a Sunni Muslim theologian who died in the 14th century. - 'Sold in secret' - In shelves at the entrance of his Damascus bookshop, Abdel Rahman Suruji displays leather-bound works emblazoned with golden calligraphy of Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyya, a medieval Muslim theologian and important Salafi ideologue. Also on display are tomes by Sayyed Qotb, a theoretician behind the Muslim Brotherhood who inspired its radicalisation. "All these books were prohibited. We sold them in secret, just to those who we could trust -- students we knew or researchers," said Suruji, 62. Now, they are in "high demand", he said, adding that his new customers include Damascus residents and Syrians who have returned from abroad or visiting from former rebel bastions in the country's north. Suruji said that although he learnt to tell a real student from an informant, a dozen security agents went through his bookshop from top to bottom in 2010, confiscating "more than 600 books". Mustafa al-Kani, 25, a student of Islamic theology, came to check the price of a collection of Sayyed Qotb's works. "During the revolution, we were afraid of looking for certain books. We couldn't have them in our possession, we used to read them online," he said. "Just publishing a quote from Sayyed Qotb could get you thrown into jail," he added. tgg/at/lg/jhb
