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Paul Gauguin Paul Gauguin Artists · France

Eugène Henri Paul Gauguin (French: Eugène Henri Paul Gauguin, June 7, 1848 - May 8, 1903) was an Impressionist painter born in Paris, France. Most art historians classify him as a Post-Impressionist. His work only became famous after his death. He is a representative figure of Impressionism. In addition to painting, he also has certain achievements in sculpture, ceramics, printmaking and writing. His use of color led to synthesistism, which, coupled with the influence of segregationism, also paved the way for primitivism.

Yu Li Yu Li Musicians · Republic of Korea

Kwon Yu-ri (Korean: Kwon Yuri/Kwon Yu-ri, Romanized: Kwon Yu-ri, December 5, 1989 -), whose stage name is Yuri (Korean: glass, English: Yuri), is a South Korean female singer, actor and host. She is a member of the Korean girl group Girls' Generation and its sub-group Girls' Generation-Oh! GG. She serves as the main dancer, sub-vocalist and sub-rapper in the team. Yuri became a trainee in 2001 after winning the "Best Dance Award" in the first SM Entertainment Youth Best Selection Competition. After five years and eleven months as a trainee, she debuted with the girl group Girls' Generation on August 5, 2007, serving as the lead singer and dancer in the group. In 2018, Yuri formed Girls' Generation's sub-group Girls' Generation-Oh! GG with Taeyeon, Sunny, Hyoyeon and Yoona. He debuted as a solo singer on October 4 of the same year and released his first solo album The First Scene. Personal fan names are "Dumplings dumpling" and "Glasses Glacis" On August 31, 2026, Yuri's contract with SM Entertainment expired and left the company without renewal, but she would not quit Girls' Generation. In the same year, she formed Girls' Generation's sub-group Hyori Soo with Hyoyeon and Sooyoung.

Yu Pingbo Yu Pingbo Writers · People's Republic of China

Yu Pingbo (January 8, 1900 - October 15, 1990), whose original name was Yu Mingheng, whose nickname was Sengbao, and whose nickname was Pingbo, was born in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province. He was a native of Deqing, Zhejiang Province. He was a modern Chinese poet, writer, and red scholar. The great-grandson of Yu Yue, a master of Pu Xue in the Qing Dynasty. After the 1950s, he and Zhao Jingshen were collectively known as "Southern Zhao and Beiyu" in the Kunqu opera community.

Y Yu Deyuan Film & TV · People's Republic of China

Yu Deyuan was born in Huanggu District, Shenyang City, Liaoning Province. He graduated from the Liaoning Provincial Opera School. He is a well-known voice actor and a national second-level actor. His representative works include "Smart Ikkyu", "Dragon Ball", "Sailor Moon", etc.

Chieko Baisho Chieko Baisho Film & TV · Japan

Baisho Chieko (Japanese: Baisho Chieko, Romanized: Baishō Chikoe, June 29, 1941-), Takinogawa, Kita Ward, Tokyo, Japanese female performer, singer, female sound performer. In 1961, he started ``Inn Bride'' (Noren to Hanayome), directed by Sakutsuna, filmed in many parts, ``Baisho Chieko Lyrical Poetry Complete Works'' by Sode, ``GOLDEN☆BEST/Baisho Chieko Like a Frame from a Movie...''.

Ni Kuang Ni Kuang Film & TV · United States

Ni Kuang (May 30, 1935 - July 3, 2022), whose real name is Ni Cong, also has the courtesy name Ming. He has used pen names including Wesley, Sha Weng, Yue Chuan, Wei Li, Yi Qi, Hong Xin, Wei Long, etc. He is a Hong Kong writer, screenwriter, critic, and actor. He is listed as one of the "Four Great Talents in Hong Kong" together with Jin Yong, Huang Zhan, and Chua Lam. From 1989 to 1990, Ni Kuang was widely welcomed by the audience for co-hosting Asia Television's classic adult talk show "Undefended Tonight" with Huang Zhan and Chua Lam. The three were called "Hong Kong's Three Famous Talkers" by the media. Ni Kuang is extremely prolific in creation, writing more than 300 novels, more than 400 movie scripts, and has also made guest appearances in movies, such as "Skinny Tiger, Fat Dragon", "Declaration of Life" and so on. His writing style is unconstrained and he is famous for his imagination and ingenuity. His representative works include the novels "Wesley Series", "Yuan Zhenxia Series", "Black Lady Mulan Series" and "Six Finger Piano Demon".

N Ni Ping Film & TV · People's Republic of China

Ni Ping (February 16, 1959 -), mainland Chinese actress, program host, writer, member of the 9th, 10th, and 11th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference.

Side Field Side Field Musicians · People's Republic of China

Justin Lo Ting Wei (English: Justin Lo Ting Wei, July 1, 1976 -), formerly known as Luo Tingwei, his stage name "Justin" is taken from the Cantonese homophony of his English name "Justin", is a Hong Kong-American male singer, born in New York, United States. In January 2017, he joined Hunan Satellite TV's "Singer 2017" as the second singer to challenge, and finally succeeded in the challenge in fourth place.

F Fu Jun Political figures · People's Republic of China

Fu Jun (1957-), male, Han nationality, entrepreneur and politician of the People's Republic of China, member of the Communist Party of China, former vice chairman of the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce, chairman and president of the board of directors of Xinhualian Group, and member of the 11th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference.

F Fu Xuezhang Political figures · People's Republic of China

Fu Xuezhang (1939-), a native of Xiping, Henan, is a politician and diplomat of the People's Republic of China.

F Fu Jiamo Scientists · People's Republic of China

Fu Jiamo (July 14, 1933 - June 11, 2015), born in Shanghai, native of Yuanjiang, Hunan, is a Chinese organic geochemist and environmental geochemist.

Fu Baoyi Fu Baoyi Film & TV · People's Republic of China

Theresa Fu (English: Theresa Fu, September 22, 1984 -), formerly known as Fu Ying, also known as Fu Liying, is a Hong Kong female singer and actress, and a member of the girl group Cookies. Initially a part-time model, she officially debuted as a singer in 2002. In addition to her development in music, she is also involved in making movies, advertising, and publishing books. She has now published seven personal books.

Fu Shan Fu Shan Artists · Qing Dynasty

Fu Shan (August 11, 1607 - July 25, 1684), whose real name was Dingchen, with the courtesy name Qingzhu, was later renamed Shan, and later given the courtesy name Qingzhu, with the following characters: Gongzhita, Gongta, Zhenshan, Zhuyi Taoren, Shidaoren, Selu, Qiaohuang, Qiaosong, etc. He was a native of Yangqu, Shanxi (today's West Village, Xiangyang Town, Jiancaoping District, Taiyuan City). He was a beginner in the late Ming and Qing Dynasties and regarded himself as a survivor of the Ming Dynasty.

F Fu Yuefen Political figures · Republic of China

Fu Yuefen (1878-1951), courtesy name Zhixiang and nickname Juanjing, was born in Yongfeng Yili, Jiangxia County, Wuchang Prefecture, Hubei Province. He was a political figure, historian and poet in the late Qing Dynasty and the early Republic of China.

F Fu Chengyi Scientists · People's Republic of China

Fu Chengyi (October 7, 1909 - January 8, 2000), male, native of Minhou, Fuzhou, born in Beijing, is a Chinese geophysicist. He once served as the honorary director and researcher of the Institute of Geophysics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and the director of the Department of Earth and Space Sciences of the University of Science and Technology of China. Engaged in solid geophysics, seismology and geophysical exploration research.

Fu Baoshi Fu Baoshi Artists · People's Republic of China

Fu Baoshi (October 5, 1904 - September 29, 1965), formerly known as Changsheng, scientific name Ruilin, courtesy name Qingyuan, owner of Baoshizhai, was a native of Nanchang, Jiangxi Province, a Chinese painter and art historian.

Fu Wenjun Fu Wenjun Artists · People's Republic of China

Fu Wenjun (1955-) is a Chinese contemporary artist who specializes in visual arts and other arts. He proposed and founded the "Digital Painting Photography" art genre. Currently, he is a librarian of the Chongqing Municipal People's Government Literature and History Research Center.

F Fu Fanchu Entrepreneurs · Unknown nationality

Fu Fanchu (1867-1912), courtesy name Gongyu and nickname Quxi, was the eldest son of Fu Yunlong. A native of Shangba Village, Zhongguan Town, Deqing County, Zhejiang Province. Politicians, scientists, inventors, and industrialists in the late Qing Dynasty and the early Republic of China.

F Fu Sheng Film & TV · British Hong Kong

Alexander Fu Sheng (English: Alexander Fu Sheng, October 20, 1954 - July 7, 1983), formerly known as Zhang Fusheng, is said to be Zhang Jingxian, a Hong Kong native and a Hong Kong movie kung fu actor. One of Hong Kong's most talented actors, Fu Sing rose to prominence in the 1970s starring in a series of films produced by Shaw Brothers, and gained international fame in parts of Asia and North America.

F Fu Xishou Political figures · People's Republic of China

Fu Xishou (January 1931 - March 25, 2015), male, native of Beijing, political figure of the People's Republic of China. He once served as governor of the People's Government of Anhui Province and member of the Standing Committee of the Eighth and Ninth National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference.

Fu Ying Fu Ying Scientists · People's Republic of China

Fu Ying (January 19, 1902 - September 7, 1979), male, native of Min County, Fujian (now Fuzhou City), was born in Beijing. He was a Chinese physical chemist, educator and the founder of Chinese colloidal chemistry. He was one of the first academicians of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

Jack Nicklaus Jack Nicklaus Athletes · United States

Jack William Nicklaus (English: Jack William Nicklaus, January 21, 1940 -), American professional golfer, is one of the most successful professional golfers in the United States. Because of his blond hair and tall figure, he is affectionately called the "Golden Bear" by fans. As of 2012, Nicklaus still holds the record for first place in the total number of four major championships. He held the top spot in the McCormack World Golf Ranking for ten consecutive years from 1968 to 1977. At its peak from 1962 to 1967, the Golden Bear won seven Grand Slam championships and was considered the number one player in the game during this period (some commentators believe that Arnold Palmer was also an outstanding representative of this period). Since 1978, many young players (such as Tom Watson and Seve Ballesteros) have emerged one after another, but Nicklaus still maintained his status as a top golfer in golf with his stable performance, and even won the Grand Slam championship again in 1986. For a quarter of a century, he became a legend in the golf world based on his high-level skills. After winning two consecutive U.S. Amateur Golf Championships in 1959 and 1960 and participating in the 1960 U.S. Open, Nicklaus turned professional at the end of 1961. Nicklaus' victory in the 1962 U.S. Open was not only his first Grand Slam championship, but also his first championship as a professional player. The runner-up at that time was another golf legend, Arnold Palmer. From then on, the two superstars began a competition between the two heroes that lasted for many years. In 1966, Nicklaus successfully defended his title at the Masters (the first time in the history of this event) and won the British Open in the same year, thus completing the great feat of winning the four majors in different years. After a brief hiatus, he dominated the British Open again in 1970. Throughout the 1970s, Nicklaus won an astonishing nine major championships, surpassing Bob Jones's record of 13 major championships. In 1986, the 46-year-old Nicklaus won the Masters Championship and won the last major championship in his career. He also became the oldest champion in the history of this event (the oldest champion among the four major championships is Julius Boros, who

Jack Whitehall Jack Whitehall Film & TV · U.K.

Jack Whitehall (July 7, 1988 -) is a British comedian, television host and comedian. His most famous work is playing the role of JP in "The Six Residents". Whitehall was born in Westminster, central London.

Jeff Landry Jeff Landry Political figures · United States

Jeff Landry (December 23, 1970 -) is an American politician who is currently the governor of Louisiana and serves as Greenland envoy. From 2011 to 2013, he was an elected member of the United States House of Representatives from Louisiana's 3rd electoral district. His party affiliation is the Republican Party. Landry served in the U.S. Army. He is also a member of the Tea Party movement.