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Bonnie McKee

November 4, 2017, 7:25 pm
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Bonnie McKee – 2nd Annual International Fashion Film Awards – Arrivals and Inside – Saban Theatre – Beverly Hills, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Sheri Determan / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Bonnie Leigh McKee

Place of Birth: Vacaville, California, United States

Date of Birth: January 20, 1984

Ethnicity: Scottish, other

Bonnie McKee is an American singer-songwriter.

She is the daughter of Michele (McClure) and William Yeadon McKee.

Bonnie’s paternal grandparents were likely named Edgar Stanton McKee and Elizabeth Yeadon.

Sources: Bonnie’s birth record – https://www.familysearch.org

Divorce record of Bonnie’s parents – https://www.familysearch.org

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Karen Ibasco

November 4, 2017, 7:26 pm
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Birth Name: Karen Santos Ibasco

Place of Birth: Manila, Philippines

Date of Birth: December 17, 1990

Ethnicity: Filipino, some Chinese

Karen Ibasco is a Filipino beauty queen and medical physicist. She was crowned Miss Earth 2017. She previously participated in Bibining Pilipinas 2016 but was unplaced.

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Martin Henderson

November 4, 2017, 7:28 pm
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Martin Henderson – 34th Annual PaleyFest LA – “Grey’s Anatomy” TV Series – Arrivals – The Dolby Theatre – Hollywood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Guillermo Proano / PR Photos

Place of Birth: Auckland, New Zealand

Date of Birth: October 8, 1974

Ethnicity: Scottish, possibly other

Martin Henderson is a New Zealand actor.

 

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Bruce Altman

November 4, 2017, 7:31 pm
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Bruce Altman – “Recount” New York City Premiere – Arrivals – Museum of Modern Art – New York City, NY, USA – Photo Credit: Sylvain Gaboury / PR Photos

Place of Birth: The Bronx, New York City, New York

Date of Birth: July 3, 1955

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Family Background: Bruce Altman is an American actor.

He is a practicing Jew

Interview with Bruce Altman: http://www.howardblas.com/

 

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Asher Angel

November 6, 2017, 10:22 am
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Birth Name: Asher Dov Angel

Date of Birth: September 6, 2002

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Asher Angel is an American actor. He will play Billy Batson in the superhero film Shazam.

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Amed Rosario

November 6, 2017, 5:37 pm
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Birth Name: German Amed Valdez Rosario

Place of Birth: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Date of Birth: November 20, 1995

Ethnicity: Afro-Dominican Republic

Amed Rosario is a Dominican professional baseball shortstop for the New York Mets of Major League Baseball.

Amed Rosario is the son of Germán Abad Rosario and Nerys Valdez Rosario.

Source: https://www.nytimes.com

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Aroldis Chapman

November 6, 2017, 5:46 pm
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Birth Name: Albertín Aroldis Chapman de la Cruz

Place of Birth: Holguín, Cuba

Date of Birth: February 28, 1988

Ethnicity: Afro-Cuban

Aroldis Chapman is a Cuban-American professional baseball pitcher for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball.

Aroldis is the son of Juan Alberto Chapman Benett and Maria Caridad De La Cruz.

Source: http://m.mlb.com

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Michael Cudlitz

November 6, 2017, 5:48 pm
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Michael Cudlitz – “Redneck Riviera” Country Music Entertainment Venue Las Vegas Grand Opening – Ribbon Cutting & Arrivals – Redneck Riviera, Grand Bazaar Shops – Las Vegas, NV, USA – Photo Credit: PRN / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Michael R. Cudlitz

Place of Birth: Long Island, New York, U.S.

Date of Birth: December 29, 1964

Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (father)
*possibly Irish (mother)

Michael Cudlitz is an American actor.

He is married to Rachael, with whom he has two children.

Michael’s paternal grandparents were likely Joseph Cudlitz and Frances M.

Michael’s mother’s maiden name may be Dowd.

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Ellen Drew

November 6, 2017, 5:49 pm
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Birth Name: Esther Loretta Ray or Terry Lynn Ray

Date of Birth: November 23, 1915

Place of Birth: Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, U.S.

Place of Death: December 3, 2003

Date of Death: Palm Desert, Riverside County, California, U.S.

Ethnicity: Irish, possibly other

Ellen Drew was an American film actress.

Ellen’s maternal grandparents John J. Duggan and Eleanor L. Scott were of Irish descent.

Sources: Ellen on a 1920 U.S. census – familysearch.org

Ellen’s mother on a 1910 U.S. census – familysearch.org

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Mary Hart

November 6, 2017, 5:51 pm
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Mary Hart – 8th Annual NATPE Brandon Tartikoff Legacy Awards – Arrivals – Fontainebleau Hotel – Miami Beach, FL, USA – Photo Credit: Steven Schnitzer / PR Photos

Birth Name: Mary Johanna Harum

Place of Birth: Madison, Lake County, South Dakota, U.S.

Date of Birth: November 8, 1950

Ethnicity: Norwegian, 1/8 Danish

Mary Hart is an American television personality. She was the host of the show Entertainment Tonight from 1982 to 2011.

Mary is married to producer Burt Sugarman, with whom she has a son. Mary is usually described as a convert to Judaism, Burt’s religion.

Mary’s paternal grandfather was Olaf/Olof S. Harum (the son of Lars Anders Larson Harum and Carrie O. Christopherson). Olaf’s parents were Norwegian. Lars was born in Bamble.

Mary’s paternal grandmother was Johanna/Joanna Bertina Ordal (the daughter of John/Johannes Bendik Johannesen Ordal and Andria/Andrea Katherine Samuelsdottir Erickstad). Johanna’s parents were Norwegian, from Jolster.

Mary’s maternal grandfather John Erickson. John was born near Stavanger, Norway.

Mary’s maternal grandmother was Ulda Jensen (the daughter of Christ/Christin Jensen and Sarah/Sarene). Ulda was born in South Dakota, to a Danish father and a Norwegian mother.

Sources: Mary’s father on 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Mary’s paternal grandfather, Olaf/Olof S. Harum, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Mary’s paternal grandmother, Johanna/Joanna Bertina Ordal, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Death records of Mary’s maternal grandparents, John Erickson and Ulda Jensen – https://www.findagrave.com

Mary’s maternal grandmother, Ulda Jensen, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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Brad Bufanda

November 9, 2017, 6:18 pm
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Brad Bufanda – Sleepover Movie Premiere – Arrivals – Arclight Cinerama Dome – Hollywood, CA, USA – Keywords: – – – Photo Credit: Lee Roth / RothStock / PR Photos

Birth Name: Fred Joseph Bufanda, III

Place of Birth: Upland, San Bernardino, California, U.S.

Date of Birth: May 4, 1983

Place of Death: Los Angeles, California, U.S.

Date of Death: November 1, 2017

Ethnicity: Mexican, Italian

Brad Bufanda was an American actor.

Brad was the son of Rosemari (Cammarata) and Fred Joseph Bufanda, II. Brad’s parents have Mexican and Italian roots.

Brad’s paternal grandfather was Fred Joseph Bufanda and Brad’s paternal grandmother was surnamed Orenales.

Sources: Birth record of Brad Bufanda – http://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Brad’s father – http://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Brad’s parents – http://www.familysearch.org

 

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Erika Ender

November 9, 2017, 6:29 pm
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Birth Name: Erika María Ender Simoes

Place of Birth: Panama City, Panama

Date of Birth: December 21, 1974

Ethnicity:
*German (father)
*Brazilian (mother)

Erika Ender is a Panamanian singer, songwriter, and actress.

Erika was born in Panama, to an American father, with German ancestry, and a Brazilian mother. Her father is often said to be Panamanian-American, but it isn’t clear if he has any Panamanian ancestry. Erika speaks fluent Spanish, Portuguese, and English.

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Chris Stapleton

November 9, 2017, 6:32 pm
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Chris Stapleton, Morgane Stapleton – 52nd Annual Academy of Country Music Awards – Arrivals – T-Mobile Arena, 3780 South Las Vegas Boulevard – Las Vegas, NV, USA – Photo Credit: PRN / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Christopher Alvin Stapleton

Place of Birth: Lexington, Kentucky, United States

Date of Birth: April 15, 1978

Ethnicity: Dutch, English, French, German, Irish, Manx, Scottish, Swedish, Welsh, as well as remote Breton and Finnish

Chris Stapleton is an American country singer-songwriter and guitarist.

Chris’ father, Herbert Joseph “Herb” Stapleton, Jr., was a coal miner and electrical engineer, from Logan, West Virginia. Chris’ mother, Carol J. (Mace), worked at the local health department.

Chris is married to singer-songwriter Morgane Hayes, with whom he has two children.

Chris’ patrilineal ancestry can be traced back to his 29th great-grandfather, Galfridas de Stapleton.

Chris’ paternal grandfather was Herbert Joseph Stapleton, Sr. (the son of Troy “Charley” Stapleton and Kate “Kattie” Stephens). Troy was the son of James William “Willie” Stapleton and Minerva Belle Kimbler. Kate was the daughter of Joseph Daniel “Dan/Joe” Stephens and Mary Ellen Colegrove.

Chris’ paternal grandmother is Minnie Osburn (the daughter of Wayne Osburn and Zell Toppins). Wayne was the son of Thomas Robert Osburn and Polly Ann Tomblin. Zell was the daughter of John Toppins and Harriet “Hattie” Queen.

Chris’ maternal grandfather was Alvin Nathan Mace (the son of Harry Millard Mace and Avis Ezenia Shawver). Harry was the son of Henry Mace and Agnes Roseann Edens. Avis was the daughter of Herndon Lindsay Shawver and Virginia Belle “Virgie” Cavender.

Chris’ maternal grandmother was Jatama Alegris O’Dell (the daughter of Curtis John O’Dell and Leatha Jane McCutcheon). Curtis was the son of Daniel Preston O’Dell and Cynthia Charlotte McCutcheon. Leatha was the daughter of William Elijah McCutcheon and Anna Jane Boley.

Chris’ matrilineal ancestry can be traced back to his fifth great-grandmother, Rachel Shroyer (c. 1794, Virginia – 1894, Nicholas County, West Virginia).

Sources: Chris’ birth record – http://birth-records.mooseroots.com

Obituaries of Chris’ father – https://prod2.meaningfulfunerals.net
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Birth record of Chris’ paternal grandfather, Herbert Joseph Stapleton – http://birth-records.mooseroots.com

Obituary of Chris’ paternal grandfather, Herbert Joseph Stapleton, Sr. – http://www.legacy.com

Chris’ paternal great-grandfather, Troy Stapleton, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Chris’ paternal great-grandmother, Kate Stephens, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Chris’ paternal great-great-grandparents, Joseph Daniel Stephens and Mary Ellen Colegrove – https://www.familysearch.org

Chris’ paternal grandmother, Minnie Osborn, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Chris’ paternal great-grandparents, Wayne Osborn and Zell Toppins – http://www.wvculture.org

Marriage record of Chris’ maternal grandparents, Alvin Nathan Mace and Jatama Alegris O’Dell – http://www.wvculture.org

Marriage record of Chris’ maternal great-grandparents, Harry Millard Mace and Avis Ezenia Shawver – http://www.wvculture.org

Obituary of Chris’ maternal grandmother, Jatama Alegris (O’Dell) Mace – http://obituaries.register-herald.com

Marriage record of Chris’ maternal great-grandparents, Curtis John O’Dell and Leatha Jane McCutcheon – http://www.wvculture.org

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Robert Patrick

November 9, 2017, 6:34 pm
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Robert Patrick – 2014 PaleyFest Fall TV Preview: CBS “Scorpion” – Arrivals – The Paley Center for Media – Beverly Hills, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Kazuki Hirata / HollywoodNewsWire.net / PRPhotos.com 

Birth Name: Robert Hammond Patrick Jr.

Place of Birth: Marietta, Georgia, U.S

Date of Birth: November 5, 1958

Ethnicity: Scots-Irish

Family Background: Robert Patrick is an American actor

He has stated:

“I’m a Southern boy. I grew up in Atlanta, Georgia, a Scots Irishman. My family came over on the Mayflower, the Lamark family in Scotland and the Wallace clan…”

And also:

“My first film would be Braveheart. I love that film. I have Scots-Irish ancestry, and I was very intrigued with it. I’m actually a part of the Wallace clan on my grandmother’s side, so I was very intrigued with the portrayal of William Wallace, even though I’m not a direct descendant”

 

 

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Bernardinho

November 9, 2017, 6:35 pm
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Birth Name: Bernardo Rocha de Rezende

Place of Birth: Rio de Janeiro City, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Date of Birth: August 25, 1959

Ethnicity: Brazilian (Portuguese, other)

Bernardinho is a Brazilian volleyball coach and player.

Bernardinho is the son of Mariangela (Rocha) and Condorcet Pereira de Rezende.

Bernardinho is married to retired volleyball player Fernanda Venturini, with whom he has two daughters. Bernardinho also has a son, Bruno Rezende, who is a volleyball player, from a previous marriage.

Bernardinho’s paternal grandfather was Octavio/Otávio Murgel de Rezende/Resende (the son of Astolfo/Astolpho Vieira de Rezende/Resende and Olga Murgel). Olga was the daughter of Maurício Murgel, who was born in Fiume, Austria-Hungary (now Rijeka, Croatia), and of Maximiana Tertuliana Benedicta do Bonsucesso.

Sources: http://www.museudapelada.com

Genealogy of Bernardinho’s paternal great-grandmother, Olga Murgel – http://www.geni.com

Photo by Celso Pupo/www.bigstockphoto.com/

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Suzanne Malveaux

November 9, 2017, 6:38 pm
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Janine di Giovanni and Suzanne Malveaux – The International Women’s Media Foundation’s 27th Annual Courage in Journalism Awards Ceremony – Arrivals – Cipriani 42nd Street – New York City, NY, USA – Photo Credit: Laurence Agron / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Suzanne Maria Malveaux

Place of Birth: Lansing, Michigan, U.S.

Date of Birth: December 4, 1966

Ethnicity: Louisiana Creole (African, French, Spanish), remote Algonquin First Nations

Suzanne Malveaux is an American news journalist. She works in television, on CNN.

Suzanne self-identifies as black.

She is the daughter of Myrna Maria (Ruiz) and Floyd Joseph Malveaux. Among her siblings is Suzette M. Malveaux, a law professor. Her parents are of Louisiana Creole descent. They both have African ancestry, along with French, and some Spanish. She has at least one remote Algonquin First Nations ancestor. A picture of Suzanne’s father can be seen here. A picture of Suzanne with her mother can be seen here.

Suzanne’s father comes from a long line of free men of color, going back to at least the 1800s.

Suzanne has a daughter, who is adopted.

Suzanne’s paternal grandfather was Joseph Delton Malveaux (the son of Joseph Laurent “Lawrence” Malveaux and Héllène “Helen” Fauries). Suzanne’s great-grandfather Joseph was the son of Jean Baptiste Laurent Malveaux and Amélie Chrétien.

Suzanne’s paternal grandmother was Inez Mary Lemelle (the daughter of Joseph B. Lemelle and Elena Donatto). Joseph was the son of Noah/Nora Lemelle and Virginia Sanders. Elena was the daughter of Mary.

Suzanne’s maternal grandparents were John Flores Masion Ruiz (the son of John F. Ruiz and Anostesia/Anastasia Lacoste) and Lucille David.

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Saara Aalto

November 11, 2017, 5:43 pm
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Saara Aalto – Inaugural DIVA 250 Awards – Arrivals – Cafe de Paris, Coventry Street – London, UK – Photo Credit: Landmark / PR Photos

Birth Name: Saara Sofia Aalto

Place of Birth: Oulunsalo (now part of Oulu), Finland

Date of Birth: 2 May 1987

Ethnicity: Finnish, some Karelian

Saara Aalto is a Finnish singer-songwriter and actress. She will represent Finland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2018. She also garnered runner-up in the thirteenth series of The X Factor UK.

She is the daughter of Taina Katri (Marttila) and Markus Aalto.

Saara is engaged to Meri Sopanen. She was previously married to Teemu Roivainen.

Saara’s patrilineal ancestry can be traced back to her fifth great-grandfather, Stepan Klementjev.

Saara’s paternal grandfather is Eeli Alvar Aalto (the son of Pekka Mihailinpoika Klementjev, later Aalto, and of Hilda Matintytär Kaartinen). Pekka was the son of Mihail Iljanpoika Klementjeff and Anna Juhontytär Kaski. Hilda was the daughter of Matti Paavonpoika Kaartinen and Anna Vilhelmiina Matintytär Ristolainen.

Saara’s paternal grandmother is Airi Alina Rautiainen (the daughter of Kalle Pekka Rautiainen and Alina Augusta Virkkunen). Kalle was the son of Matti Heikki Jaakonpoika Rautiainen and Elsa Maria Pekantytär Karppinen. Saara’s great-grandmother Alina was the daughter of Paavo Antinpoika Virkkunen and Maria Tapanintytär Wimpari.

Saara’s maternal grandfather is Kalle Eenokki Marttila (the son of Matti Emil Matinpoika Marttila and Kaisa Sofia Kallentytär Marttila). Saara’s great-grandfather Matti was the son of Matti Heikinpoika Marttila (or Matts Henriksson Marttila in Swedish) and Valpuri Antintytär Harju. Kaisa was the daughter of Kalle Heikinpoika Marttila and Anna Aapelintytär Kokko. Saara’s great-great-grandfathers Matti and Kalle were half-brothers.

Saara’s maternal grandmother is Aili Jurkko (the daughter of Jaakko Jurkko and Saimi Kähkönen). Jaakko was the son of Olli Ollinpoika Juurikka (later Jurkko) and Greta Erikintytär Torvinen. Saimi was the daughter of Aapeli Heikinpoika Kähkönen and Tiina Hermantytär Jokelainen.

Saara’s matrilineal ancestry can be traced back to her fifth great-grandmother, Maalin Väisänen.

Source: Genealogy of Saara Aalto – https://www.geni.com

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Carlos Bernard

November 11, 2017, 6:08 pm
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Birth Name: Carlos Bernard Papierski

Place of Birth: Evanston, Illinois, U.S.

Date of Birth: October 12, 1962

Ethnicity:
*Polish (father)
*Spanish (mother)

Carlos Bernard is an American actor and director.

Carlos is the son of Mercedes (Orueta) and Bernard Kenneth Papierski. Carlos’ father was American, and had Polish ancestry. Carlos’ mother was born in Madrid, Spain.

Carlos’ paternal grandparents were Michael Papierski and Sophie Majewski. Michael and Sophie were from Poland.

Sources: Birth record of Carlos’ father – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Carlos’ father – http://www.donnellanfuneral.com

Photo by s_bukley/www.bigstockphoto.com/

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Allan Corduner

November 11, 2017, 6:10 pm
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Allan Corduner – “Defiance” London Premiere – Arrivals – Odeon, Leicester Square – London, UK – Keywords: European Premiere of Defiance – False – – Photo Credit: Solarpix / PR Photos

Place of Birth: Stockholm, Sweden

Date of Birth: April 2, 1950

Ethnicity:
*75% Jewish (Ashkenazi, Sephardi)
*25% Finnish

Allan Corduner is a British actor.

Allan’s mother was a German Jewish refugee who escaped to Britain. His father is said to have been born in Helsinki, Finland, to a Finnish mother and a father from Russia or Ukraine, of Sephardi Jewish descent. His father’s family moved to Stockholm, Sweden, shortly after his father’s birth.

Allan grew up in England, and had a secular Jewish upbringing.

 

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Michelle Forbes

November 11, 2017, 6:12 pm
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Birth Name: Michelle Renee Forbe/Forbes Guajardo

Place of Birth: Austin, Travis, Texas, U.S.

Date of Birth: January 8, 1965

Ethnicity: Mexican, English, possibly other

Michelle Forbes is an American actress.

Michelle is the daughter of Gloria Patricia (Smith) and Adam Eliseo Guajardo. Michelle has a sister, Adriana.

Michelle has stated that one of her grandmothers was English.

Sources: Birth record of Michelle Forbes – http://www.familysearch.org

Photo by kathclick/www.bigstockphoto.com/

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