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Gymnázium a Jazyková škola s právem státní jazykové zkoušky Svitavy FAMOUS CANADIANS • ARTISTS – ACTORS/ ACTRESSES • MUSICIANS – SINGERS • WRITERS • SPORTSMEN / SPORTSWOMEN – - ICE HOCKEY PLAYERS - FIGURE SKATING - CURLING - LACROSSE

Gymnázium a Jazyková škola s právem státní jazykové zkoušky Svitavy FAMOUS CANADIANS • Work in pairs: * make a list of famous Canadians *actors/actresses *singers * writers * sportsmen/sportswomen

Gymnázium a Jazyková škola s právem státní jazykové zkoušky Svitavy ARTISTS – ACTORS/ ACTRESSES KEANU REEVES -photos • was born on 2 nd September 1964 in Lebanon • full name means “cool breeze“ in Hawaiian - Keaweaheulu - interview web (English mother, Chinese-Hawaiian father, sister Kim) • lived in Australia, New York, Toronto later in Los Angeles • was expelled from high school for disobeying the teachers • was a brilliant ice hockey player (MVP) • first movie role – an ice hockey goalkeeper • films: Bram Stocker´s Dracula… video- the Matrix

Gymnázium a Jazyková škola s právem státní jazykové zkoušky Svitavy ARTISTS – ACTORS/ ACTRESSES JIM CARREY -VIDEO • was born on 17 th January 1962 in Ontario • had money problems – left high school to work fulltime • went on stage at a comedy club in Toronto • his big break – the action comedy The Mask -WEB • his co-star was unknown Cameron Diaz • says: „my dreams have all come true in America“ • became a joint citizen of the USA and Canada

Gymnázium a Jazyková škola s právem státní jazykové zkoušky Svitavy ARTISTS – ACTORS/ ACTRESSES PAMELA ANDERSON - PHOTO • date of birth July 01, 1967 in British Columbia • nickname Rubber Band • her sexy career as one of Playboy's most successful playmates • worldwide fame with a slow-motion running sequence in a red swimsuit on Baywatch - VIDEO • went on to marry rocker Tommy Lee - two children - divorced

Gymnázium a Jazyková škola s právem státní jazykové zkoušky Svitavy ARTISTS – ACTORS/ ACTRESSES James Francis Cameron - photos • born August 16, 1954 in Kapuskasing, Ontario • Canadian film director, film producer, deep-sea explorer, screenwriter, visual artist and editor • his writing and directing work includes: * The Terminator (1984) * Aliens (1986) * The Abyss (1989) * Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) * True Lies (1994) * Titanic (1997) - video * Dark Angel (2000– 02) * Avatar (2009) – video Where was Avatar made? - photos

Gymnázium a Jazyková škola s právem státní jazykové zkoušky Svitavy MUSICIANS – SINGERS PAUL ANKA - PHOTOS • is a Canadian-American singer, songwriter, and actor (born 30. 7. 1941) • became famous in the late 1950 s and 1960 s with hit songs like "Diana“- video • wrote well-known music as theme for The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson • one of Tom Jones' biggest hits "She's a Lady„ • English lyrics for Frank Sinatra's signature song "My Way" –video -originally French song • in 1983, co-wrote with Michael Jackson

Gymnázium a Jazyková škola s právem státní jazykové zkoušky Svitavy MUSICIANS – SINGERS CÉLINE DION - photos • was born on 30 th march, 1968 in Charlemagne, near Montreal • one of 14 children, grew up singing in her parent´s night club • at the age of 12, recorded her first single • won the Eurovision Song Contest in 1988 • famous song “My heart will go on“ - video - for the film TITANIC • was named the world´s best-selling female artist

Gymnázium a Jazyková škola s právem státní jazykové zkoušky Svitavy MUSICIANS – SINGERS NELLY FURTADO - photos • was born on 2 nd December, 1978 in Victoria, British Columbia • parents were Portuguese • spent summer holidays working as a cleaner • sang at the age of 4 at church • was 9, she began playing the trombone, ukulele, guitar and keayboard • at the age of 12, she began writing songs • in 2000, the single, „I am like a bird“ -VIDEO • lives in Toronto • can speak English, Portuguese, Spanish and Hindi

Gymnázium a Jazyková škola s právem státní jazykové zkoušky Svitavy MUSICIANS – SINGERS AVRIL LAVIGNE - PHOTOS • was born on 27 th September, 1984 in Belleville, Ontario • at the age of 2, started singing in church • was 5 , learnt to play the guitar • first album “Let go“, was 17 • represented teenage girls, became popular • successful singles: Sk 8 erboi, Comlicated – video, lyrics • represented Canada at the closing ceremony of the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy

Gymnázium a Jazyková škola s právem státní jazykové zkoušky Svitavy MUSICIANS – SINGERS JUSTIN BIEBER - photos • born March 1, 1994 • Canadian pop musician, actor, and singersongwriter • was discovered in 2008 by American talent manager Scooter Braun • the first artist to have seven songs from a debut record to chart on the Billboard Hot 100 • was named by Forbes magazine in 2012 as the third-most powerful celebrity in the world • Song: Baby - video

Gymnázium a Jazyková škola s právem státní jazykové zkoušky Svitavy MUSICIANS – SINGERS Bryan Guy Adams - photos • born 5 November 1959 in Kingston, Ontario • Canadian rock singer-songwriter, guitarist, bassist, producer, actor and photographer • was awarded the Order of Canada the Order of British Columbia the Hollywood Walk of Fame the Canadian Music Hall of Fame at Canada's Juno Awards • Famous song: (Everything I Do) I Do It For You - video

Gymnázium a Jazyková škola s právem státní jazykové zkoušky Svitavy MUSICIANS – SINGERS Tanya Tagaq- video • Inuk throat singer • at age 15, she went to Yellowknife, Northwest Territories • to attend high school where she first began to practice throat singing • studied visual arts at the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design University • developed her own solo form of Inuit throat singing - video, which is normally done by two women

Gymnázium a Jazyková škola s právem státní jazykové zkoušky Svitavy MUSICIANS – SINGERS WALK OFF THE EARTH - photo • an unconventional, multi-talented five-piece musical phenomena • their brilliant 5 -people-playing-one-guitar interpretation of Gotye's " • *Somebody That I Used to Know – video (Gotye - Cover) recently exploded on Youtube garnering well over 35 million views in under 2 weeks • Another famous song: *I Knew You Were Trouble - video

Gymnázium a Jazyková škola s právem státní jazykové zkoušky Svitavy WRITERS • MARGARET ATWOOD “ The Blind Assassin“ • MICHAEL ONDAATJE “The English Patient“

Gymnázium a Jazyková škola s právem státní jazykové zkoušky Svitavy SPORTSMEN / SPORTSWOMEN Wayne Douglas Gretzky - video • born January 26, 1961 in Brantford, Ontario • played 20 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) for four teams from 1979 to 1999 • nicknamed "The Great One" • has been called "the greatest hockey player ever“ • often spoke out against fighting in hockey

Gymnázium a Jazyková škola s právem státní jazykové zkoušky Svitavy SPORTSMEN / SPORTSWOMEN Mario Lemieux – video Life - video • born October 5, 1965 in Montreal • Canadian former professional ice hockey player • current co-owner of the National Hockey League's (NHL) Pittsburgh Penguins • a gifted playmaker • fast skater despite his large size • health problems = retired – returned

Gymnázium a Jazyková škola s právem státní jazykové zkoušky Svitavy SPORTSMEN / SPORTSWOMEN Patrick Roy - video • born October 5, 1965 in Quebec • a former Canadian ice hockey goaltender/goalkeeper • nicknamed "Saint Patrick“ • is widely credited with popularising the butterfly style of goaltending • currently the co-owner, general manager, and head coach of the Quebec Remparts of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League

Gymnázium a Jazyková škola s právem státní jazykové zkoušky Svitavy SPORTSMEN / SPORTSWOMEN Sidney Crosby - video • born August 7, 1987 in Halifax • Canadian professional ice hockey player • is captain of the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League (NHL) • led the NHL with 120 points (36 goals, 84 assists) • becoming the youngest player • most valuable player (MVP) • the only teenager to win a scoring title in any major North American sports league • appeared in the documentary film Pond Hockey, where he discusses his experiences of playing pond hockey

Gymnázium a Jazyková škola s právem státní jazykové zkoušky Svitavy SPORTSMEN / SPORTSWOMEN • FIGURE SKATING - VIDEO • CURLING WOMEN - VIDEO - played on ice rink - players try to sweep a curling stone with broomsticks to a mark • LACROSSE - VIDEO

Gymnázium a Jazyková škola s právem státní jazykové zkoušky Svitavy FAMOUS CANADIANS • Other famous Canadians : WEB

Gymnázium a Jazyková škola s právem státní jazykové zkoušky Svitavy QUIZ Work in pairs and write down the answers: KEANU REEVES 1)Whose name is “cool breeze“ in Hawaiian? 2)What does “MVP“ mean? Most valuable player 3)Who has dual nationality? Jim Carrey Pamela 4)Who was famous for starring in Baywatch? Anderson 5)Who directed “Avatar“ and “Titanic“? James Cameron 6)Who was famous for the song “Diana“? Paul Anka 7)Who has 13 siblings? Celine Dion 8)Who could play the trombone, ukulele, guitar and keyboard at the age of 9? Nelly Furtado 9)Who was nicknamed “The Great One“, “Saint Patrick“? Wayne Gretzky, Patric Roy 10) Who was a gifted playmaker? Mario Lemieux