Zhang Ziyi
Zhang Ziyi was born and raised in Beijing, China. As a child, she pursued her interests in dance and gymnastics. At the age of 11, she earned acceptance into a secondary school affiliated with the prestigious Beijing Dance College. Zhang earned countless awards in school, but became frustrated with...
Bill Rancic
Bill Rancic is an example of a true entrepreneur. He founded cigarsaroundtheworld.com 1995 in a 400 square foot studio apartment. Today it is a thriving multi-million dollar national operation. Bill no longer manages the day-to-day operation but is on the board of directors for Synergy Bands. He is also...
Gordon Ramsay
Scottish by birth, Gordon Ramsay was brought up in Stratford-upon-Avon, England. With an injury prematurely putting an end to any hopes of a promising career in football, he went back to college to complete a course in hotel management. His dedication and natural talent led him to train with...
MARTINA NAVRATILOVA
Martina Navratilova, tennis player extraordinaire, took women’s tennis to a new level with her speed, determination and agility. She won the Wimbledon women’s singles title a record nine times and has been described by many as “the greatest singles, doubles, and mixed doubles player who’s ever lived”. In all,...
Michael Douglas
One of the most successful actors and prominent producers in Hollywood, double Academy Award winner Michael Douglas has over 30 years of experience in theatre, film, and television. As one of the stars of the hit television series The Streets of San Francisco, Douglas further established himself as a...
Jean-Christophe Novelli
Jean-Christophe Novelli, the nation’s favourite French Chef, began his exciting career at the age of fourteen as a baker in his home town of Arras, Northern France, becoming head private Chef to Elie de Rothschild in Paris before the age of 20. Jean-Christophe’s life changed completely when he arrived...
Stephen Fry
After a troubled childhood and adolescence, during which he was expelled from two schools and spent three months in prison for credit card fraud, Stephen Fry secured a place at Queens’ College, Cambridge, where he studied English literature. While at university, Fry became involved with the Cambridge Footlights, where...
Tyra Banks
Expanding the definition of beauty is something Tyra Banks has always believed in, as a supermodel and as a super-businesswoman. Six modeling agencies rejected her before she was signed at the age of 15 years old. Now, hundreds of magazine covers and thousands of runways later, Tyra grooms the...
Abhishek Bachchan
Abhishek Bachchan is a Indian film megastar, producer and youth style icon. He has received over 47 awards since his career began in 2000, including three Filmfare awards, six Screen Awards, five IIFA awards, and four Stardust Awards for acting. He also won a National Award as producer for...