A MODERN WOMAN AMONG APES.Byline: - Bob Strauss The next time some talking simian tries to tell you that humans are an inferior species, toss the example of Estella Warren Estella Dawn Warren (born December 23, 1978 in Peterborough, Ontario) is a Canadian actress, former fashion model, and a former synchronized swimmer. Biography Early life Warren's father was a used car salesman, and her mother an elementary school principal. back in his hairy face. As a teen-ager, she was a championship synchronized swimmer in her native Canada. Also as a teen, she became an international supermodel, with GQ covers, Chanel commercials and a spot at the top of Maxim magazine's (sort of) coveted cov·et v. cov·et·ed, cov·et·ing, cov·ets v.tr. 1. To feel blameworthy desire for (that which is another's). See Synonyms at envy. 2. To wish for longingly. See Synonyms at desire. Hot 100 list. And, oh yeah, since she tried to break into movie acting a year ago, the 22-year-old Warren has made five feature films, including the current car race spectacular ``Driven'' and Tim Burton's hotly awaited ``Planet of the Apes'' remake. ``I play a human,'' Warren notes, unnecessarily, as if even a filmmaker as perverse as Burton would hide such a cinematic asset under fake fur Fake fur, fun fur, or faux fur is any material designed to resemble fur, normally as part of a piece of clothing. It is also used in purses,bags, and multiple other objects. Typically it is made of synthetic fibers. . ``I lead a revolt against the apes who rule this world. I'm a warrior princess The concept of warrior princesses is relatively new in fiction but it became increasingly popular with the feminist movement's successes in female empowerment, gradually pushing the stereotype of a "damsel in distress" to the background. and I fight in these huge wars. It was very physical, I did a lot of my own stunts: horseback riding horseback riding: see equestrianism. , killing apes with knives and clubs. ``It was such a perfect role for me because I could use so much of my athletic past. I really enjoyed it because I got to be really aggressive, but at the same time show a side that was hurt by the dynamic of what's going on What's Going On is a record by American soul singer Marvin Gaye. Released on May 21, 1971 (see 1971 in music), What's Going On reflected the beginning of a new trend in soul music. on this planet.'' Back on Earth, Warren says the discipline she learned as a swimmer helps her keep rapidly evolving show-biz success in perspective. ``Yeah, I've had an odd youth,'' she recognizes. ``But I wouldn't know the difference if I'd lived it any other way. And I wouldn't change any of it because I quite like what I'm doing.'' Even the part about being lusted after by every ape-boy on the planet? ``I like it,'' she giggles about her popularity among primates. ``I quite like it!'' CAPTION(S): 2 photos Photo: `PLANET OF THE APES' (JULY 27) (1 -- color) Thade (Tim Roth), the militaristic mil·i·ta·rism n. 1. Glorification of the ideals of a professional military class. 2. Predominance of the armed forces in the administration or policy of the state. 3. leader of the apes, battles rebellious humans in ``Planet of the Apes.'' (2 -- color) Estella Warren puts her athletic skills to good use leading a revolt against the apes. |
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