9 film and TV roles that almost went to other actors, from Barbie to Bond
So which other familiar faces have been blessed with the best Barbies – and whose likeness has proved to be most valuable? Read on to find out.
1. Queen CamillaFor International Women’s Day this year, Queen Camilla was gifted a lookalike Barbie by the Women of the World Foundation. Complete with an Amanda Wakeley outfit and a pair of ultra-glam earrings, it was hand carried to London from LA by the global head of dolls at Mattel.
Source: Daysoutyorkshire.com Welcome to the Yorkshire Dales Food and Drink Festival, a celebration of the region’s culinary delights and beverages! If you’re a foodie or a lover of delicious drinks, then this is the event for you. Set against the picturesque backdrop of the Yorkshire Dales, this festival brings together a wide variety of local producers, talented chefs, and passionate enthusiasts who are eager to showcase the rich flavors and traditions of this beautiful region.
“I have been in jail for months, and time in jail must be hard. But I have no regrets because that’s the price one has to pay for democracy,” said Chan, adding that he was happy to see his family and friends.
Chan said he believed the recent anti-government protests illustrated to the public why they had to take part in a civil disobedience campaign six years ago, and accused the government of lacking openness, transparency and impartiality.
The estate, until now an in-demand holiday rental, made headlines in 2016 when singer Justin Bieber rented it for his entire entourage for two weeks – at US$10,000 per night – and it’s also regularly been the centrepiece of guilty pleasure reality television series like Love Island and Ex on the Beach.Waterfalling Estate has just been sold by Sotheby’s Concierge Auctions in an auction with a reserve price of US$5.75 million.
As China gears up to welcome the Year of the Rabbit, Lunar New Year looks slightly different in Vietnam, where the Year of the Cat is about to begin.Across the country, streets are decked out with statues of felines and shops are stocked full of cat-themed decorations, popular gifts during Vietnamese New Year, known as Tet.
Vietnam and neighbouring China share 10 of the zodiac calendar’s 12 signs – the rat, tiger, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog and pig.