Women in Media and History

Roger Hallam is a British environmental activist and co-founder of the Extinction Rebellion movement. Extinction Rebellion is a global environmental movement that uses nonviolent civil disobedience to raise awareness about the climate crisis and to demand action from governments and corporations.

Sydney Carton, the selfless and devoted seamstress, sacrifices his life for the man he loves, Charles Darnay, in A Tale of Two Cities.

Gypsy Rose Lee was an American burlesque performer and actress who achieved great success in the 1930s and 1940s. She was known for her risqué performances and her unique style of striptease.

Sophie Tucker was an American singer, actress, and comedian who achieved great success in vaudeville and later in film and television. She was known as the "First Lady of Vaudeville" and was famous for her singing and dancing skills.

Fanny Brice was an American comedian, actress, and singer who achieved great success in vaudeville and later in film and television. She was known as the "Queen of Comedy" and was famous for her sharp wit and satirical humor.

Katniss Everdeen is the protagonist of the Hunger Games trilogy, a young woman who volunteers to participate in the annual televised competition where tributes from each district fight to the death.

Gina Lollobrigida won the first David di Donatello Award for Best Actress in 1956 for her performance in "Pane, amore e fantasia".

Sophia Loren won the David di Donatello Award for Best Actress twice in a row, for "Two Women" in 1961 and "Boccaccio '70" in 1962.

Sophia Loren is the only actress to have won the David di Donatello Award for Best Actress three times, for "Two Women" in 1961, "Boccaccio '70" in 1962, and "A Special Day" in 1977.

Nadine Sykora is the creator of the travel vlog "Hey Nadine", where she shares her adventures and experiences while traveling the world on a budget.

Anna Leonowens is the name of the British schoolteacher who arrives in Siam in the musical "The King and I", which is based on the real-life experiences of Anna Leonowens.

20 Feet from Stardom shines a light on the talented backup singers who often remain unrecognized, including Darlene Love, Merry Clayton, Judith Hill, and Lisa Fischer.

Pauline Oliveros, an American composer and accordionist, is renowned for her pioneering work in electronic music and her exploration of biofeedback systems in sound art.

Maryanne Amacher, an American composer and sound artist, is renowned for her innovative work with underwater sound and her exploration of the sonic environment through hydrophones.

Hildegard Westerkamp, a German-American composer and sound artist, is renowned for her work with bioacoustics and her exploration of natural soundscapes, often incorporating field recordings into her compositions.