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Irish Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
Actress Victoria Smurfit says her late mother appeared in mirror on wedding day
Actress Victoria Smurfit has opened up about seeing the face of her late mother in the mirror on her wedding day. Victoria married Steve Jacobs in the Royal Crescent Hotel in Bath, UK in 2023, almost two years before Victoria's mother, Caroline, passed away in January 2022. But while the Dubliner was busy getting her hair and make-up done on the morning of her wedding day, one of her bridesmaids noticed her mother's face in the mirror. Holding back tears, Victoria told how she still speaks to her mother every day, and recalled her mother appearing in the mirror on her wedding day. Speaking on the podcast, These Three Things, she recalled the story to host Deborah Thomas, saying: "My mum wore this necklace almost every day of her life and when she went on, she was wearing it. And I was lucky enough to be with her when she passed and she was in my arms when she went. Victoria Smurfit arriving on the red carpet at the Mansion House for the IFTA Film & Drama Awards (Image: Michael Chester) "And so I don't wear it very often. I wore it when I got married about 18 months ago, and it's a weird story…. So when I decided for my wedding day, I would wear this, and she had diamond studs, and I thought, well, 'I'll wear mum's earrings and her necklace, so she's with me'. "She was with me anyway. But I was having my hair done, so I was in a mirror, and I'm jibber-jabbering to my bridesmaids behind me, all my best mates, and one of them, Joanne Mitchell Brunt, she goes, 'Oh my God, look. Look in the mirror.' "And I'd literally just clipped my necklace on and put the earrings in, and I looked up and in the mirror was not my face, it was my mum's face. "She took a snap, and I've got the picture. I didn't want to share it, because it's just too… and it was so bonkers. And it was bonkers not just because she saw it first, because she knew my mum very well… but for a few seconds, my face in the mirror was my mum's." Victoria Smurfit She said her mother and father championed her in her career as an actress. "She did champion me. She was very keen that myself and my brother found out what we wanted to do. "She was very clear, as was my dad, that you go into the acting business, and it's the business of rejection that you have to be prepared for that. "She was very proud." Victoria also opened up about how she was almost cast as Lara Croft in Tomb Raider before Angelina Jolie took the part. But she said producers kept Victoria "waiting in the wings" and dyed her hair dark in case Jolie didn't take on the role. Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (Image: REX/Shutterstock) "I remember auditioning for Tomb Raider way back in the day, 1,001 years ago, and they wanted Angelina Jolie, obviously, who got the part. "But they had myself and another actress in the wings, where they dyed my hair dark and my eyebrows dark, and they had me all ready, and, you know, as backup, just in case, because I was quite kind of strong and fit and kick ass at the time, and but obviously Angelina took it." Victoria also praised renowned Irish director Ros Hubbard for "changing the direction" of her life. "She changed my life in an instant by asking me to audition for a film called The Run of the Country with Albert Finney. "And they were looking for an Irish girl. I was in drama school playing everything except Irish and everything except girls. It was my first ever casting. She was so kind, so fun. "She changed my life forever and she was just so supportive. She was just brilliant. So she changed my life 1,000 per cent and if I ever win a big prize, she's the first person I'm thanking," she added. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news from the Irish Mirror direct to your inbox: Sign up here.
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘How beautiful you are' – Stunning football presenter and Wag Diletta Leotta sizzles in barely-there bikini
DILETTA LEOTTA stunned her followers by posing in a skimpy bikini. The football presenter shared some snaps of her summer so far, including several of husband Loris Karius and their one-year-old daughter Aria. 20 Diletta Leotta stunned in a peach bikini 20 Her followers loved the look 20 Diletta often stuns in daring photos Credit: instagram @dilettaleotta 20 She has caught the eye at the Club World Cup Credit: instagram @dilettaleotta 20 She shared several photos of her summer so far Credit: Instagram 20 Diletta is married to Loris Karius Credit: INSTAGRAM @dilettaleotta The young family beamed in one photo Diletta shared on Instagram , with Aria also watching on from the sidelines as her dad took to the field for Schalke. Diletta posted several photos on Instagram but one stood out above the rest. She showed off in a peachy bikini that showed off her curves and left little to the imagination. The Italian flashed the camera a big smile and her followers loved it. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL One reacted saying: "You are so beautiful ❤️" Another added: "Too perfect." A third wrote: "How beautiful you are… spectacular together😍" And another commented: "What a beauty ❤️" Most read in Football Diletta Diletta, 33, shared a post on the social media platform of her recent stay in the US city. Glamorous sports presenter Diletta Leotta shocks in full see-through outfit as she leaves little to imagination The post shows her wearing a beautiful silver sequin dress without a bra. She posed for two pictures in front of the city's iconic skyline, along with Central Park. Diletta also shared snaps from street-level as she wore a tight-fitting polo shirt which read "nude project" along the front. A glimpse inside Diletta's glamorous life with partner Loris Karius... 20 The footballer brought Diletta a cake to her hospital bed as she gave birth to their first child on her own birthday Credit: INSTAGRAM / dilettaleotta 20 Diletta is one of the Serie A's best loved presenters Credit: Getty 20 Diletta stunned as she presented the Turin derby on Italian TV Credit: Instagram @dilettaleotta 20 The glamorous TV host put on a leggy display pitchside Credit: Instagram @dilettaleotta 20 And boasts 8.9million followers Credit: Getty 20 Diletta gave birth to her first child with Karius in August 2023 Credit: Instagram / @dilettaleotta 20 Diletta is no stranger to some extravagant outfits on her Instagram Credit: @dilettaleotta 20 Diletta and Karius in Milan Credit: The Mega Agency 20 The Italian beauty on holiday with Karius 20 She has flipped between blonde and brunette looks Credit: 20 She has previously worn an outfit similar to her Tomb Raider look Credit: @dilettaleotta 20 She is a presenter for Dazn Credit: Instagram @dilettaleotta 20 Leotta burst on to the scene with Sky Sports Credit: Instagram @dilettaleotta 20 She posts regularly updates on Instagram to the delight of her fans Credit: Instagram @dilettaleotta
CTV News
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- CTV News
‘Tomb Raider' composer jailed for COVID loan fraud
Video game composer Peter Connelly, known for his work on the 'Tomb Raider' franchise, has been jailed 16 months in the U.K. for COVID loan fraud. According to a release Friday from the U.K.'s Insolvency Service, 52-year-old Connelly overstated his company's turnover to obtain a second COVID Bounce Back Loan in 2020 when businesses were only entitled to a single loan. He obtained approximately $69,000 in his second loan in June 2020 after receiving approximately $41,000 in his first loan a month prior. Connelly claimed his company's turnover — the total revenue that a company makes through its goods and services in a certain time frame — was approximately $277,000 in 2019 when it was actually closer to $107,000, an Insolvency Service analysis revealed. 'Peter Connelly blatantly disregarded the rules of the Bounce Back Loan Scheme, designed to support small and medium-sized businesses during the pandemic,' David Snasdell, chief investigator at the Insolvency Service, wrote in a statement. Durham, U.K.-based Connelly composed the soundtracks for several video games including 'Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation' (1999), 'Tomb Raider: Chronicles' (2000) and co-composed 'Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness' (2003). He also worked on 'The Fast and the Furious' (2006), 'Watch Dogs' (2014) and 'South Park: The Fractured but Whole (2017)' games in various audio positions. In 2018, he announced a fan-funded initiative called 'Tomb Raider: The Dark Angel Symphony,' a studio album that would reimagine music from the 'Tomb Raider' games he scored. A Kickstarter campaign was launched at the end of the year to finance the production of the album. According to the Insolvency Service, Connelly told the agency that the project had the potential to be 'very lucrative.' As a result, Connelly said he had taken out personal loans and sold his car to complete the project. The project was halted due to the pandemic and Connelly's business, Peter Connelly Limited, went into liquidation in August 2021, according to the Insolvency Service. With neither loan repaid, Connelly entered into an Individual Voluntary Arrangement (IVA) in June 2022, a legally binding agreement where he would make regular payments to an insolvency practitioner to repay his debts. The IVA remains active, the Insolvency Service said. Connelly has also been banned as a company director for six years.
BBC News
6 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Peterlee Tomb Raider composer jailed for Covid loan fraud
A video game composer known for his work on the Tomb Raider franchise has been jailed after he fraudulently applied for a Covid business Connelly, 52, of Lambton Court in Peterlee, was jailed for 16 months at a hearing at Durham Crown Court on overstated his company's turnover to obtain a second Covid Bounce Back loan of £37,500 in 2020, when businesses were only entitled to a single Service chief investigator David Snasdell said Connelly had "blatantly disregarded" the rules for the scheme, which had been designed to help small businesses during the pandemic. "Connelly not only secured two loans when businesses were only allowed one, but deliberately inflated his company's turnover to receive more money than he was entitled to," he said. Lucrative work Connelly's musical career saw him work on additional sound for the Tomb Raider III before he became the lead composer for Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation, Tomb Raider: Chronicles, and Tomb Raider: The Angel of officers from the Insolvency Service interviewed him, he said was working on an re-imagining of the music from the Tomb Raider soundtracks and claimed the project had the potential to be very began borrowing money through the Covid business loan scheme in May 2020, when he took out an initial £22, the first loan was legal, he then applied for a second loan in June through a different the application, he claimed his company's turnover was £150,000 but the Insolvency Service discovered the real figure was £58,000. His company went into liquidation in August 2021 before either loan had been also personally entered into an Individual Voluntary Arrangement (IVA) in June 2022, which committed him to repaying his debts through regular payments to an insolvency practitioner. Connelly pleaded guilty to dishonestly making false representation to make gains for himself or cause loss to well as being jailed, he was disqualified from being a company director for six years. Follow BBC North East on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
Irish Daily Star
12-07-2025
- Politics
- Irish Daily Star
Melania in rare show of emotion as she receives gift from Camp Mystic victims
First Lady Melania Trump , who often remains stoic when out with her husband , showed a rare flash of emotion while revealing she received a gift from the survivors of Camp Mystic. Speaking in Texas on Friday, Melania, donning a tan coat and black baseball hat , sat by her husband while he engaged in a round table with several other officials, including Governor Greg Abbott. "My deepest sympathy to all the parents who lost beautiful young souls," said Melania. "Deepest sympathy from all of us to the community, to everybody who lost a loved one," she added. "We are grieving with you, our nation is grieving with you." Read More Related Articles Fresh Donald Trump health fear after huge bruise spotted on hand amid warning Read More Related Articles Trump slammed for 'hiding on golf course' as Texas flood death toll rises to 70 and 11 girls missing Speaking in Texas on Friday, Melania, donning a tan coat and black baseball hat, sat by her husband while he engaged in a round table with several other officials, including Governor Greg Abbot. (Image: The White House) Melania told the assembled group that she and her husband had "met with the families" of those who were directly affected by the flood. "We pray with them, we hug, we hold hands, they shared stories," stated the first lady. According to Melania, both she and Trump met "beautiful young ladies" who gave her a memento from the camp — a bracelet with several charms. "They gave me this special bracelet from the camp in honor of all of the little girls that lost their lives," the first lady added. Melania told the assembled group that she and her husband had "met with the families" of those who were directly affected by the flood. (Image: Getty Images) "So we are here to honor them and also give them support and help," she added. At the end of her comments, the first lady promised that "I will be back." "I just pray for them and give them my strength," the first lady finished. "Thank you, honey. That was very nice," Trump said. At the end of her comments, the first lady promised that "I will be back." (Image: Getty Images) Several people on Twitter. thought so as well. "Melania is once again so classy and beautiful. Jill Biden the mop doesn't compare," one person wrote. "Great having a real First Lady back. Jill Biden was an unlikable, incompetent, lunatic," A second person added. Other people took issue with the first lady's attire. The first lady's staments were met with mixed reactions (Image: AFP via Getty Images) "What's with the hat obscuring the eyes," one person wrote. "I don't understand it and I don't want to project my own belief that people who do that are ashamed to be seen. Can someone explain it, please?" "Did she watch Tomb Raider on the flight down," jeered a second person. "Why does she always look like she is hiding her face?" a third person said. Other people took issue with the first lady's attire. (Image: Getty Images) Another group of people took issue with Melania saying that she will be back to help the community. " She's never coming back and no reporter will dare ask her about it," a person sarcastically wrote. "She's never going back," a second person said. "Nothing like a photo op bracelet to make tragedy feel transactional," chided a third person. The display of emotion comes after a lip reader revealed the 7-words Trump said as he was stepping off Air Force One on Friday. Lip reader Nicola Hickling caught what Trump had to say when arriving in Texas. 'Look at how shaken up everyone is. I certainly want to work with them. We're a fair country," Trump said, according to Hickling. 'I'll formalize the check, they will finish their training.'
