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Rachel Weisz

Rachel Weisz
Weisz photographed in 2007
Personal information
Birth nameRachel Hannah Weisz
Birth date7 March 1970(age 41)
Place of birthWestminster, London, England, UK
OccupationActress
Years active1993 � present
PartnerDarren Aronofsky (2001-2010; 1 child)

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Rachel Hannah Weisz ( , like the word "vice"; born 7 March 1970) is an English film and theatre actress and fashion model.

She started her acting career in the constituent University of Cambridge college, Trinity Hall, were she co-founded the theatrical group Cambridge Talking Tongues. The group was awarded during the Edinburgh Fringe Festival by The Guardian with the Student Drama Award for the improvised piece Slight Possession.

Weisz started working on television fictions such as The Scarlett and the Black. She made her film debut on the 1994 film Death Machine, but she gained recognition for his role with the 1996 movie Chain reaction, turning finally into a wide public recognition after her portrayal of Evelyn "Evy" Carnahan-O'Connell in the films The Mummy, in 1999, and The Mummy Returns in 2001. Among other of her most important films are, Enemy at the Gates, About a Boy, Constantine, The Fountain and The Constant Gardener for which she the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress and the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role.

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That's a tribute for The Mummy movies and for love, hope you enjoy! ^_~ Starring Rachel Weisz Brendan Fraser Hugh Jackman I don't claim anything as mine... There's a new music called chemical reaction from Garrick Davis... it was taken from audio-swap...
6.50 min. | 4.32 user rating		 The end scene from "My Blueberry Nights", the English language film debut of Hong Kong director Wong Kar-wai. The film stars Norah Jones, Jude Law, Rachel Weisz, Natalie Portman and David Strathairn. Elizabeth (Norah Jones) has spent 300 days travelling around the US, meeting various characters along the way. She returns to New York to the cafe run by Jeremy (Jude Law), where she orders her usual blueberry pie and ice cream. Jeremy watches Elizabeth 'sleeping' on the counter and notices cream on her lips. He goes to kiss her (in slow-motion) just as he had done earlier in the film, though this time she reciprocates. The song playing on the soundtrack is "The Story" sung by Norah Jones.
1.60 min. | 4.88 user rating		 Academy Award winner® Rachel Weisz (The Constant Gardener), Academy Award® winner Adrien Brody (The Pianist), Mark Ruffalo (Zodiac), and Academy Award® nominee Rinko Kikuchi (Babel) star in The Brothers Bloom, a globe-trotting comedy about the last great adventure of the world's best con men. Welcome to the world of The Brothers Bloom, where deception is an art and nothing is as it seems. The brothers have perfected the art of swindling fortunes through years of fraternal teamwork. Now they've decided to take on one last spectacular jobâluring a beautiful and eccentric heiress into an elaborate plot that takes them around the world. In theaters October 24th! Official Website: www.thebrothersbloom.com
2.35 min. | 4.71 user rating		 Music video from Passive - A Perfect Circle. Featured in film Constantine, starred by Keanu Reeves and Rachel Weisz
4.05 min. | 4.93 user rating		 America's Next Top Model Cycle 13 High Quality (HQ) Photos and Makeovers *SPOILERS* Episode 1: How Short Can You Go First aired September 9, 2009 For the first time, contestants under 5'7" are cast. They enter a room where they are supposedly being cast for Le Cycle 13, Fall Collection, but an actor tells them that they are too short, at which point Tyra enters and tells them 'it's time to break the mold'. Soon after they dress in model basics and are given a runway teach by Ms. J and have a face polaroid taken by Mr. Jay. Then comes castings. Memorable interviews include Courtney revealing she has a broken foot, modeling teacher Alison teaching Ms. J her own runway tricks, Lulu stating she is gay within seconds of her entrance and Sundai talking about her abusive childhood. During this time, Amber's personality and Nicole's lack thereof scare their fellow competitors. 20 girls are selected after the first cut and taken to a runway at the end of which they have to strike four poses. Courtney impresses Jay by soldiering on the entire runway instead of just posing. During the review, Tyra notes that many girls are posing in a more sexual than fashion way. Ultimately 14 girls are chosen and Tyra congratulates them for being pioneers. Episode 2: The Early Bird Gets A Makeover First aired September 9, 2009 The girls meet on Melrose Avenue and realize that Amber is missing. The Jays arrive in a limo and take them to a salon where it is revealed that Amber withdrew from the <b>...</b>
3.33 min. | 4.75 user rating
Summary: A tragic story of love, hate and jealousy. (Anck-su-namun/Nefertiri) Details: Footage from my official DVD :: 17MB :: 4mins02seconds :: WindowsMedia :: Notes: Shakira's Ojos Asi is one of my favourite songs ever. I wanted to find a perfect pairing for the perfect music... I had actually read some A/N fics before I even saw the movie, and thought that they were HAWT! Then the tension between Rachel Weisz and Patricia Velasquez really impressed me!
4.03 min. | 4.87 user rating		 Rachel Weisz brings us a fresh dose of history in Agora, due out in theatres this December. And yes, it IS a dose of history--Agora is a historical drama set in an Egypt just after the Roman conquest. When a slave who discovers Christianity finds it's just what he's been after, he thinks he's started out on a whole new life. But when he falls in love with his mistress, a philosophy professor and avowed atheist, he may have to choose between his love and his newfound faith. Check out the trailer. December is generally a time in which studios push their high-class material to try and get consideration for the Oscars, and Agora definitely looks like it could make a run at an award or two. But will it fail to make a connection with the audience? Hit the comments section below and tell us if you're moved by this moving story. Thanks for watching! Agora Cast: Rachel Weisz, Max Minghella, Oscar Isaac, Ashraf Barhom, Michael Lonsdale, Rupert Evans, Homayoun Ershadi Agora movie trailer courtesy Canal+. Agora opens in US theaters December 18th, 2009. Agora is directed by Alejandro Amenabar.
3.12 min. | 4.44 user rating		 Zaitsev almost made it to Berlin but was wounded at Seelow Heights in 1945,he quickly recovered and finished the war on the Dniestr. Stalin was interested in Zaitsev and ordered him to write a report,Stalin had this report published in section 1 of the Red Army field manual. Zaitsev made a quoate- In Stalingrad the German officer corps was beheaded". Bio"-Captain Vassili Grigorevich Zaitsev (Russian: ÐаÑилий ÐÑигоÑÑÐµÐ²Ð¸Ñ ÐайÑев) (March 23, 1915December 15, 1991) was a Soviet sniper during World War II, notable particularly for his activities between October 1942 and and January 1943 during the Battle of Stalingrad. He killed 242 soldiers and officers of the Wehrmacht and other Axis armies, including 11 enemy snipers, but the real number may be much higher,some argue it might have been as many as 500. Prior to November 10, he had already killed 40 Axis soldiers with the standard-issue Mosin-Nagant rifle. His military rank at the time was Junior Lieutenant. Zaitsev was born in Yeleninskoye and grew up in the Ural Mountains. His surname Zaitsev has the same root as the word "hare" (zayats) in Russian. Before going to Stalingrad, he served in the Russian Navy as a clerk but upon reading about the brutality of the fighting in Stalingrad, he volunteered for front-line duty. Zaitsev served in the 1047th Rifle Regiment of the 284th Rifle Division of the 62nd Army. He is notable for having participated in the Battle of Stalingrad. There, Zaitsev set up a snipers' training school in <b>...</b>
1.33 min. | 4.77 user rating		 An inside look into the upcoming movie, featuring interviews with director Peter Jackson and cast members Saoirse Ronan, Rachel Weisz, Michael Imperioli, Mark Wahlberg, Susan Sarandon, and Stanley Tucci. Courtesy of Dreamworks Pictures
3.98 min. | 4.92 user rating		 Acclaimed music star, Norah Jones plays a sensual, alluring young women who sets out on an unforgettable journey of discovery in pursuit of true love. In heartbreakingly beautiful locations and classic Route 66 atmospheric diners, Wong Kar Wai's (In The Mood For Love) captivating heroine encounters a series of enigmatic characters that help her on her quest. The first English language film from this celebrated director features an all-star cast including Jude Law, Rachel Weisz, Natalie Portman and David Strathairn
2.05 min. | 4.70 user rating

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Rachel Weisz: She thinks her life is like a fairytale - Naanoo.com Tweet this news
Naanoo.com--Despite utilising other people to help recreate the “fairytale “image on the red carpet, -Rachel- - who has a four-year-old son, Henry, with Darren - makes ... - Date : Fri, 03 Dec 2010 14:58:58 GMT+00:00
Newly single actress Rachel Weisz puts some comedy back in her life with a ... - Daily Mail Tweet this news
Daily Mail--British born actress -Rachel Weisz- appeared on last night's new episode of the show playing the role of a quirky and slightly deranged family therapist. ... - Date : Mon, 29 Nov 2010 20:32:18 GMT+00:00
Rachel Weisz stars in The Simpsons cameo - NDTV.com Tweet this news
NDTV.com--PTI The Mummy star -Rachel Weisz- is the latest star to land a cameo in the cult TV series The Simpsons. The Academy Award winning actress plays a quirky and ... - Date : Wed, 01 Dec 2010 04:30:23 GMT+00:00
Rachel Weisz, director Darren Aronofsky have split - Los Angeles Times (blog) Tweet this news
Los Angeles Times (blog)--Actress -Rachel Weisz- and her partner of nine years, director Darren Aronofsky, split months ago, their reps have confirmed with several media outlets. ... - Date : Tue, 09 Nov 2010 19:40:14 GMT+00:00
Yummy Mummy Rachel Weisz stays in US for son's sake - Daily Mail Tweet this news
Daily Mail--Actress -Rachel Weisz- is in London filming Terence Davies's adaptation of Terence Rattigan's The Deep Blue Sea, but she doesn't plan to move ... - Date : Sun, 21 Nov 2010 05:54:45 GMT+00:00
Rachel Weisz in Talks for 'Deep Blue Sea' Remake - Cinematical (blog) Tweet this news
Cinematical (blog)--Could it be possible that the wonderful and talented -Rachel Weisz- would actually entertain the notion of a Deep Blue Sea remake at this point in her career? ... - Date : Mon, 02 Aug 2010 16:37:09 GMT+00:00
Local film has name on IMDB - Tulsa World Tweet this news
Tulsa World--The "Untitled Terrence Malick Project" lists a cast of Rachel McAdams, Javier Bardem, -Rachel Weisz- and Ben Affleck, whose name has been added to the listing ... - Date : Sat, 28 Aug 2010 11:45:00 GMT+00:00
July 23: Rachel Weisz: Today's HD Hottie! - TVPredictions.com (press release) Tweet this news
TVPredictions.com (press release)--Today's 'HD Hottie' is -Rachel Weisz-, who stars tonight in high-def on The Tonight Show With Jay Leno at 11:35 pm ET on NBC. The 40-year-old actress, ... - Date : Fri, 23 Jul 2010 09:30:07 GMT+00:00
Latest James Bond film cancelled amid growing problems at MGM - Examiner.com Tweet this news
Examiner.com---Rachel Weisz- was rumored to be the new Bond girl in the now cancelled Bond 23. Further problems at Metro-Goldwyn-Meyer (MGM) have resulted in the latest ... - Date : Wed, 07 Jul 2010 22:11:18 GMT+00:00
Rachel Weisz `not a good homemaker` - Monsters and Critics.com Tweet this news
Monsters and Critics.com--Agora star -Rachel Weisz- said she isn't very good at 'homemaking' and winds her fiance up with her untidiness. ... - Date : Tue, 08 Jun 2010 15:08:06 GMT+00:00

Awards and honours :
Year Film Role Notes
1995 Death Machine Junior Executive
1996 Chain Reaction Dr. Lily Sinclair
Stealing Beauty Miranda Fox
1997 Bent Prostitute
Going All the Way Marty Pilcher
1997 Swept from the Sea Amy Foster
I Want You Helen
1998 The Land Girls Ag (Agapanthus)
1999 The Mummy Evelyn "Evy" Carnahan Nominated � Saturn Award for Best Actress
Nominated � Empire Award for Best British Actress
Sunshine Greta Nominated � Genie Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role
Tube Tales Angela
2000 Beautiful Creatures Petula
This Is Not an Exit: The Fictional World of Bret Easton Ellis Lauren Hynde
2001 Enemy at the Gates Tania Chernova Nominated � European Film Award for Best Actress
The Mummy Returns Evelyn Carnahan O'Connell/Princess Nefertiri
2002 About a Boy Rachel
2003 Confidence Lily
The Shape of Things Evelyn Ann Thompson
Runaway Jury Marlee
2004 Envy Debbie Dingman
2005 Constantine Angela Dodson/Isabel Dodson Nominated � Teen Choice: Movie Scream Scene
The Constant Gardener Tessa Quayle Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress
Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress - Motion Picture
Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Supporting Actress - Motion Picture
Iowa Film Critics Award for Best Supporting Actress
London Film Critics Circle Award for British Actress of the Year
British Independent Film Award for Best Actress
San Diego Film Critics Society Award for Best Supporting Actress
St. Louis Gateway Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actress
Utah Film Critics Association Award for Supporting Actress
Nominated � BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role
Nominated � Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actress
Nominated � Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actress
Nominated � Online Film Critics Society Award for Best Supporting Actress
2006 The Fountain Izzi/Isabella I of Castile
Eragon Saphira (voice)
2007 Fred Claus Wanda
My Blueberry Nights Sue Lynn
2008 Definitely, Maybe Summer Hartley (Natasha)
2009 The Brothers Bloom Penelope
The Lovely Bones Abigail Salmon
Agora Hypatia Nominated - Goya Award for Best Actress
2010 The Whistleblower Kathryn Bolkovac
2011 Dream House Libby Attenton post-production
The Deep Blue Sea Hester Collyer post-production
2012 Untitled Terrence Malick Project Dinah post-production
Unbound Captives May pre-production

Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress � Motion Picture

Jennifer Connelly (2001) * Meryl Streep (2002) * Renée Zellweger (2003) * Natalie Portman (2004) * Rachel Weisz (2005) * Jennifer Hudson (2006) * Cate Blanchett (2007) * Kate Winslet (2008) * Mo'Nique (2009) ---- Complete List * (1943 �1960) * (1961 �1980) * (1981 �2000) * (2001 �present)

Screen Actors Guild Award - Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role

Helen Mirren (2001) * Catherine Zeta-Jones (2002) * Renée Zellweger (2003) * Cate Blanchett (2004) * Rachel Weisz (2005) * Jennifer Hudson (2006) * Ruby Dee (2007) * Kate Winslet (2008) * Mo'Nique (2009) | |below= Complete list * (1994-2000) * (2001-present)



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