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Fiona is a feminine given name. The name Fiona was invented, and first used, by the Scottish poet James Macpherson (1736–96), author of the Ossian poems, which he claimed were translations from ancient Gaelic sources (sources, when challenged, he never produced). The name was subsequently used as a pseudonym by William Sharp (1855–1905), who authored several romantic works under the name "Fiona Macleod". The name has since become popular in England, Scotland and Ireland.
The name is considered to be a Latinised form of the Gaelic word fionn, meaning "white", "fair". The name Fiona is also sometimes used as an Anglicisation of the Irish-language name Fíona, although these names are otherwise unrelated (as Fíona is derived from an element meaning "vine"). There is also a modern tendency to equate the authentic Scottish Gaelic feminine name Fionnghal with Fiona.
The name Fiona is rising in popularity particularly in German-speaking countries. Fiona was the 49th most popular name for baby girls born in 2008 in Germany.Fiona was tied for third place in the ranking of most popular names for baby girls born in the tiny principality of Liechtenstein in 2008. The name was the 347th most popular name for girls born in the United States in 2008, where it has ranked among the top 1,000 most popular names for girls since 1990 and among the top 500 since 1999. The name Fiona has been particularly popular for girls of Asian or Pacific Islander descent in New York City, where Fiona ranked as the ninth most popular name for girls from those groups in 2007.
Fiona Sit (born 11 August 1981) is a Chinese Cantopop singer and actress from Hong Kong.
In an interview with Hong Kong Newspaper Apply Daily in 2006, Fiona Sit revealed that she always had been interested in singing in front of an audience since very young age, but growing up as the only child in the family didn't provide many chances for her to sing in front of siblings or people of her own age. So she enjoyed visiting her relatives' homes a lot during her childhood, because she could perform in front of her cousins and relatives.
She attended Island School and studied Creative Media in City University of Hong Kong until 2004. She used to be a part-time model, shooting for adverts and magazines.
Owing to her uncle Peter Wong, who was Senior management in Capital Artists, she had the opportunity to have a test and finally signed a deal with Warner Music Hong Kong to be an artist.
After joining Warner Music Group in 2003, Sit first plugged her debut song "XBF" and "Madonna's Kiss", catching attention from audiences. Sit released her first album F Debut on 8 April 2004. It became a best-seller in Hong Kong, being certified gold for sales in excess of 25,000 copies. The album contained the hit ballad "XBF" (short for ex-boyfriend) and another hit "Keanu Reeves Reply". The song "Keanu Reeves Reply" reached No. 1 in the four medium.
Actors: Kevin MacLeod (composer), Janice Villarosa (producer), Janice Villarosa (director), Janice Villarosa (writer), Janice Villarosa (editor), Jeffrey R. Gund (composer), Mark Celestino (writer), Robina Ortiz (miscellaneous crew), Vanity Banks (actor), Andrew Latimer (producer), Maki Gingoyon (actress), Minerva Zapanta (actress), Dimple Carpina (actress), Mimi Juareza (actress), Aldin Sore (actor),
Plot: From being raped, sodomized, and shot at, Transsexuals go through physical and emotional abuse in society. A no holds barred look into the lives of different transsexuals (male to female), in the Philippines. A documentary of their struggles, battles with society, their love life, and transition to what it takes to be a woman.
Genres: Documentary, Drama,Actors: J.L. Gervais (editor), J.L. Gervais (producer), J.L. Gervais (writer), J.L. Gervais (director), Evan Wilson (composer), Jalin Desloges (actor), Caleb Gaeke (composer), Raegan Hedley (actor), Tyson Kaethler (actor), Avery Stedman (actor),
Genres: Drama, Short,Actors: Billy A. Patterson (actor), John T. McCracken (producer), John T. McCracken (writer), John T. McCracken (director), Danny Finn (producer), Danny Finn (director), Tiffany Mualem (actress), Brian Bautista (editor), Dave Canseco (editor), Chris Jang (producer), Nicole Galati (actress), Chris Coulter (actor), Ember Knight (actress), Maura McCarthy (actress), Tinkabell Lovelace (actor),
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Short,Actors: Michael Cornacchia (actor), Florence Vinger (writer), Bernardo Verdugo (actor), Lydia Nelsen (actress), Brian Jay Ecker (actor), Alona Dadiani (actor), Breon Bliss (actor), Donisha Brown (actress),
Plot: With sights set on performing live at Coachlla, LIPS muddles through love quadrangles, friendship, crushes and a whimsical band dynamic. Their manager, a budding gay mafioso, killed their previous booking agent and scored a gig at her wake.
Keywords: tv-mini-seriesActors: James E Jones (actor), Alex Falconer (writer), Alex Falconer (director), Adam Hill (actor), Chelsea Bartlett (producer), Jordan Dunne (actor), Liam Dickins (editor), Tamsin Goodwin (actor), Harry Haylings (actor),
Genres: Drama, Short,Actors: Sam Brittan (actor), John E. Outtrim (actor), Jack Maatman (editor), Jack Maatman (producer), Jack Maatman (writer), Jack Maatman (director), Laurel Koerner (actor), Donal O'Sullivan (actor), Matt Ford (producer), Joel Davis (composer),
Genres: Drama, Short,Actors: Max Faugno (actor), Max Faugno (director), Max Faugno (producer), Max Faugno (editor), Joseph Greco (producer), David Zeltser (editor), David Zeltser (actor), David Zeltser (producer), David Zeltser (director), Fiona Dulbecco (actor),
Genres: Drama,Actors: Michel Le Gouis (actor), Elise Dano (actress), Liminiana Manuel (writer), Liminiana Manuel (director), Réda Chéraitia (actor), George Kaplan (editor), Gaëlle le Roy (actor), Gaelle Le Roy (actress),
Plot: Eight years ago, ERIS, the fifth exploration mission to be launched, headed for the outer rim of the solar system. The crew was to survey the surface of a planet beyond Pluto: UB313. Signal from the communication beacon was lost when the exploration shuttle passed through the magnetic field surrounding Dysnomie, the sole moon of UB313. ERIS was never to be heard of again. Here are the last recorded messages.
Genres: Drama, Sci-Fi, Short,Actors: Michael Wilson (composer), Melanie M. Jones (director), Melanie M. Jones (producer), Byron Lee (actor), Ian Smith (actor), David Hamelin (editor), Kaylin Foisy (writer), Steve Moody (writer), Alasdair Reid (writer), Jennifer Wright (actress), Micah Reid (writer), Arac Wyland (actor), Chloe Lai (actor),
Genres: Drama, Short,Actors: Damien Cassar (director), Damien Cassar (writer), Damien Cassar (producer), Damien Cassar (editor), Jeremy Cassar (actor), Jeremy Cassar (producer), Jessica Cassar (producer), Jessica Cassar (actor), Rachael Cassar (producer),
Genres: Comedy, Short,Outside at night i see the stars shine down on me
the moon above, it's all around and i just feel free
the morning light, the birds keep staring at the sea
i'm running home 'cause i'm tired and i start to freeze
can you see these summerdays?
they're all long gone away
want to go out today
but it is not ok...
i feel the warm winds and feel the sunshine on my fur
i run around, with the other dogs i play
i'm jumping right, i'm jumping left, jump up and down
but when i'm tired, i'm running home
i'm coming down...
can you see these summerdays?
they're all long gone away
want to go out today
but til says it's not ok...