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Yahoo
7 hours ago
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‘90s Actress From Iconic Movie Series, 66, Looks Ageless During Rare Public Appearance
'90s Actress From Iconic Movie Series, 66, Looks Ageless During Rare Public Appearance originally appeared on Parade. Veteran actress Wendy Makkena made a radiant appearance at the Sunderland Shorts Film Festival last month, standing out at the premiere of her latest project. Dressed with effortless style and confidence in a black outfit with a wide-brimmed cream-colored hat, the Sister Act star, 66, captivated festival-goers and photographers alike with her ageless appearance—even moreso due to the rarity of the public outing. At the film festival—an acclaimed BIFA-qualifying event marking its 10th anniversary—Whispers of Freedom—in which she plays Karin Gueffroy—had its world premiere on May 16, with Makkena among the key cast present. 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 Makkena first captured audiences' hearts in the 1992 smash hit Sister Act, playing Sister Mary Robert, the soulful voice shy nun who was a notable character in what became one of the most beloved comedy-musicals of the era. She reprised the role in Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit a few years later and remains best known for those performances. Beyond the beloved film series starring , Makkena has amassed an impressive filmography, including roles like Jackie Framm, the mother of the basketball-playing dog star, in the fan-favorite Air Bud (1997) film series, Camp Nowhere (1994), State of Play (2009), Rabbit Hole (2010), and A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (2019), showcasing her range from family films to intense dramas. She's also featured in numerous TV roles, including a standout arc in The Mob Doctor, earning her status as a respected figure on both the small and big screens. Next: '90s Actress From Iconic Movie Series, 66, Looks Ageless During Rare Public Appearance first appeared on Parade on Jun 23, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 23, 2025, where it first appeared.
Daily Mirror
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Corrie's Sue Cleaver shares if she will move to rival soap after ITV exit
Sue Cleaver has played Eileen Grimshaw in Coronation Street for 25 years but quit the role earlier this year. She has now revealed if she will ever appear on a rival soap Former Coronation Street star Sue Cleaver has revealed if she will ever appear on a rival soap following her final appearance as Eileen Grimshaw airing earlier this month. The 61-year-old actress announced her decision to bid farewell to Weatherfield at the start of this year, after an impressive 25 years on the ITV soap. At the time, she issued a heartfelt statement: "I've had 25 privileged years of working on Coronation Street," adding further, "The door is still firmly open but as I reached my 60th year, I decided it was time to embrace change, look for new adventures and live fearlessly." Sue hasn't been idle during her tenure on the Street – she took a hiatus to tread the boards as Mother Superior in Sister Act before gracing our screens as a panellist on ITV's Loose Women in 2024. She also enjoyed a stint on I'm a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! Back in 2022. But now she has the time to commit to other projects, will Sue be popping up on a rival soap like Coronation Street or EastEnders? It's not unheard of for actors to pop up in multiple soap universes, with the likes of Denise Welch and Michelle Collins appearing on both EastEnders and Coronation Street. Speaking in a new interview, Sue says she is "chuffed" with her Corrie legacy, and believes she was given "a wonderful send off" but admits she is ready to "live fearlessly." "I think people forget that you either have courage or you don't, courage is a muscle, start really small and put yourself out of your comfort zone for a couple of minutes a day, enquire about a book club or evening class, because that muscle really does," the actress muses. Sue continues to recall to The Sun how filming her final scenes "was really weird feeling, but it felt right" and it was "the right time" to go. She is now ready to take advantage of her new found "freedom" after spending over two decades at ITV. "I love doing Loose Women, there are other things I want to do and there is a lot more of the world I want to see," Sue admits. But when it comes to going over to the dark side and popping into The Queen Vic or the Woolpack, Sue is adamant that she is still loyal to Corrie. She rules out appearing on another soap "at this stage" as she is still "very committed to Corrie", adding: "I've been incredibly fortunate and it gave me the opportunity that not many actresses have, to be at home, to be there for my son in the morning and put him to bed at night and to have a proper home life, whereas normally you have to go where the work is. I've been extremely fortunate, it's not lost on me how lucky I've been, it has a big place in my heart." Speaking to the Mirror in May, Sue opened up on her decision to have co-star Ryan Thomas return for her final episodes, as his character Eileen's son Jason Grimshaw makes a huge offer. Sue shared: "Ryan was there from the start, and he was inconveniently living in Thailand, and it wouldn't be too far of a jump to expect that if Eileen was going to make a leap, that she would involve her son. "And so when I decided to leave, like over a year ago, I rang Ryan, and I said, 'Ryan, I'm going to tell them that I'm going, and if they ask me about exits, I'd really like to say that you'd come back and take me out, but I don't know whether they'd go for it or not'. "And he just went, 'Oh my gosh, of course, I would', which was so lovely for me. And it was just so nice to have him back and filming those final scenes with him. It just felt like I'd come full circle really."
Wales Online
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Whoopi Goldberg is coming to Cardiff
Whoopi Goldberg is coming to Cardiff The Sister Act and Ghost star will be heading to the Welsh capital later this year. Whoopi Goldberg will be returning to the UK later this year for two special events. (Image: Getty Images for The Met Museum/ ) Good news for movie buffs, as EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony) winner Whoopi Goldberg is coming to Cardiff. The comedian, author, and actress will be returning to the stage this year, marking her first UK appearances in almost ten years. The actress will only be hosting two events in the UK this year. The first will be held in London on Thursday, September 4 at the Eventim Apollo, Hammersmith. The second gig will be held in our very own capital city, at Cardiff's Utilita Arena on Friday, September 5. She is best known for starring in films like Sister Act and Ghost, among numerous other popular titles. From superstar gigs to cosy pubs, find out What's On in Wales by signing up to our newsletter here . Now, audiences are invited to experience an intimate evening with the multi-award-winning actress, author, and producer as she reflects on her extraordinary career and trailblazing journey, delivered with her trademark wit, warmth and razor-sharp candour. She'll be sharing stories from her formative years to reflecting on her ground breaking career in film and television. In classic Whoopi fashion the event is bound to be unfiltered, as we often see in her role as a moderator and co-host of the American chat show The View. Whoopi said: " I've always loved performing for UK audiences. I can't wait to take the stage at these two incredible venues and share some stories, some laughs, and maybe even a little truth." Article continues below The event will also include an audience Q&A segment, which gives Whoopi fans an unmissable opportunity to ask her anything they want (within reason of course). Pre-sale tickets will be available from Thursday, June 19 through the Fiery Entertainment website. To apply for pre-sale all you need to do is sign up for their mailing list here for access to the exclusive presale link. General sale begins at 10am on Friday, June 20 and more information can be found here. Whoopi shared on social media: "Hey y'all. I'll be in the U.K. this September stepping on the stage for two nights only in London & Cardiff. Tickets on general sale this Friday, June 20th. Sign up now for pre-sale. Hope to see you there!" Content cannot be displayed without consent Fans shared their excitement over the announcement in the comments of Whoopi's post. One said: "Let's goooooo." Another added: "Glad to see you getting back on stage." Some people are even thinking of travelling from across the world for the events. One person said: "I'll do my best to grab a ticket and fly there to see you on stage." You can find more ticket information here. Article continues below
Perth Now
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
The star will be joined by award-winning entertainers
The City of Belmont is set to come alive with the glitz and glamour of world-class entertainment as Australian cabaret royalty Rhonda Burchmore headlines a brand-new pop-up event at the AfterDark Performance Lounge. The five-night cabaret spectacular will see The Glasshouse venue in Faulkner Park undergo a dramatic transformation that will see it turn into an intimate, fully licensed cabaret lounge. Burchmore, who most recently featured in the hit musical Sister Act, will debut her new show Tall Tales, an evening of her heartfelt and hilarious journey through four decades in the limelight. Your local paper, whenever you want it. 'I will be opening the vault on my 40-year career in showbiz, sharing wonderful stories and killer songs that will fit perfectly in the intimate AfterDark Performance Lounge.' she said. 'It's so wonderful to see a new performance venue popping up in Belmont and engaging such an incredible line-up of fabulous cabaret stars.' Belmont mayor Robert Rossi said the event was a great chance to bring world-class entertainers to Belmont's local stage. 'AfterDark brings outstanding live performances to our local community and sees the Glasshouse venue transformed into an intimate space hosting a bold and brilliant line-up of performers,' he said. 'We're offering discounted tickets for local residents, making it easier for more people to enjoy a high-quality artistic experience.' On top of Rhonda's appearance, the series will host some of Australia's other brightest cabaret stars such as Mama Alto, Michael Griffiths, Gina Williams and Guy Ghouse, and Libby Hammer and Ali Bodycoat, each bringing their own flair to the experience. Mama Alto will present her WA premiere of Transcendent, a soul-stirring show blending classic songs with some unexpected delights. Helpmann Award winner Michael Griffiths will lead his band through a joyous tribute to the legendary Peter Allen, who was known for his flamboyant stage presence. Award-winning Michael Griffiths will pay tribute to Aussie icon Peter Allen. Credit: City of Belmont Williams and Ghouse will bring a modern take on ancient traditions, merging natural acoustic instruments, stories and voice. Two of Perth's most loved jazz vocalists, Libby Hammer and Ali Bodycoat will also sparkle at the event, reuniting in a heartfelt celebration of music, friendship and sisterhood. The event will end with two adult-only literary events Adult Storytime by acclaimed poet and performer Sukhjit Kaur Khalsa and A Timeless Gathering by Live History, all the way from Canada. The event runs Thursday, July 24 to Monday, July 28, tickets go on sale on June 19.
Yahoo
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Whoopi Goldberg announces first UK appearances in a decade with pair of live shows
Whoopi Goldberg is bringing her Whoopi Goldberg: Live show across the pond for her first UK appearances in a decade. The 69-year-old award-winning actress, comedian, activist, and philanthropist will share tales from her "extraordinary career and trailblazing journey, delivered with her trademark wit, warmth and razor-sharp candour." The show will head to London's Eventim Apollo on September 4, and Cardiff's Utilita Arena on September 5. Audience members will be invited to ask the Sister Act and Ghost legend questions during a Q+A segment. Whoopi said: 'I've always loved performing for UK audiences. I can't wait to take the stage at these two incredible venues and share some stories, some laughs, and maybe even a little truth.' For tickets visit Meanwhile, Whoopi recently revealed that there are plans to shoot some scenes for Sister Act 3 in Italy as a tribute to the late Dame Maggie Smith. The Hollywood icon will be reprising her role as Sister Mary Clarence in the highly anticipated Disney+ sequel to 1993's Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit and the original Sister Act film, which was released in 1992. During an appearance on Italian TV show Che Tempo Che Fa, Whoopi revealed that the script was changed after Maggie's death in September 2024 at the age of 89 to acknowledge her character Reverend Mother in the sequel. When asked if Sister Act 3 might have some scenes shot in Italy and why, Whoopi answered: "I hope so. It would be wonderful because we want to do it for a couple of reasons. Because we lost Maggie, you know, and we want to bring all the nuns here to kind of share that. "It's the perfect place. Italy is the perfect place. "We are waiting for Disney to say yes or no. Keep your fingers crossed." Whoopi and Maggie were the main cast members in Sister Act and Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit. The original film saw Whoopi star as Deloris Van Cartier, a singer who goes undercover at a convent as Sister Mary Clarence after being put in a witness protection programme. It was a huge hit and banked $232 million at the box office. Elsewhere, Whoopi talked about her five-decade spanning career which has also featured acclaimed movies like The Color Purple, and Jumpin' Jack Flash. Whoopi earned a Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her performance as psychic Oda Mae Brown opposite Patrick Swayze as Sam Wheat in supernatural romance Ghost. But Whoopi admitted her career has also seen her appear in some less than impressive movies and she cited 1996's science-fiction buddy cop movie Theodore Rex, in which she played a police detective partnered with an anthropomorphic Tyrannosaurus named Theodore Rex, as being the worse. She said: "I am very lucky. I've had some really good movies and some very bad ones too. "There is a very bad one. It's called 'Theodore Rex'. It's about me and a talking dinosaur, in the future ... it was pretty bad."
