Thandie Newton

Thandiwe Adjewa “Thandie” Newton (born Nov. 6, 1972), is a BAFTA and SAG Award-winning English actress. She has appeared in a number of successful British and American films, including The Pursuit of Happyness; Run, Fat Boy; Mission: Impossible II and Crash.

Early life
Newton is the daughter of Nyasha, a Zimbabwean health-care worker, and Nick Newton, an English laboratory technician and artist. Her birthplace has been incorrectly reported Read more

Run Away to Jamaica

On a comforting  chaise lounge facing a pale blue sea, I reach my hand out to accept a pina colada, a velvety sweet texture of rum, coconut cream and pineapple juice that cools me from the sultry Caribbean heat. Music spills at just the right volume behind me, mixing with the fragrantly sweet air and salty mist that whispers gently off the sparkling ocean. I exhale and smile, thinking back to how eager I was to peel off my sweater just a few short hours ago. The small plane I was on smoothly touched the landing strip of Donald Sangster International Airport, as the verdant mountainous terrain and turquoise coastline of Jamaica’s Montego Bay unfolded below me. After quickly gathering my luggage and clearing customs, the humid air and jostling vibe of Jamaica embraced every inch of me with warmth as I stepped outside. Read more

Wearing her Heart on her Couture Sleeve

Toronto’s own Jeanne Beker walks effortlessly towards me through FashionTelevision studios; carried by sky-high patent leather pumps and a black cap-sleeved designer dress fitted to her knees. Supermodels Cindy Crawford and Naomi Campbell smile seductively from life-size posters, having quietly eavesdropped on sit-down chats in the studio with Oscar De La Renta, Issac Mizrahi and Shalom Harlow, to name a few. Read more

Crossovers

Lately, there’s been quite a bit of hype about crossover utility vehicles (CUVs). Are you wondering what the difference between a CUV and an SUV is? Crossovers like the Ford Flex, Mazda CX-7, Jeep Compass and the soon-to-be-released Toyota Venza offer utility in a five-door body style, with handling dynamics that feel very much like a car. Shared machinery includes the chassis, power train and key components. Front-wheel-drive is usually standard, with all-wheel-drive available. Some CUVs, like the Toyota Venza, offer additional SUV-like ground clearance, sans the bulky look. Read more

Bites of Passion

1.Trevor Kitchen and Bar
As one of the city’s newest additions to the restaurant scene, Trevor Kitchen and Bar has quickly earned a place on the culinary hotspot list. Architecture and ambience come together in this 150-year old building, that showcases one of the most exuberant dining atmospheres. Don’t shy away from a personal favourite – the Grill Pressed Hen with bacon, chestnuts, honey mushrooms and herb spatzle.
www.trevorkitchenandbar.com

2. Vaticano Trattoria
Found in Toronto’s posh Yorkville Read more

A Festive Cosy Home

Giving your home a festive makeover is a great way to celebrate Christmas, and it’s something I remember being exposed to, every year. Each December, my mother spends two straight days transforming her home into what she calls a cosy “winter wonderland.” When she’s done, the house gleams a welcoming Holiday vibe, warming the hearts of anyone who visits.

One of the main ingredients in setting that seasonal mood is ambience, and there’s dozens of ways to achieve it. Thinking back to my house as a kid, I remember floral arrangements lining the main hallway. Flowers like poinsettias, holly Read more

A Youthful Bloom

Even a top-notch businesswoman needs some time to herself. Time to rest her head, soak her feet, and let a professional take care of the rest. After a stressful day of meetings and deadlines, a trip to the spa is a haven of tranquility and rejuvenation. But there’s no need to break the bank, or venture to the depths of the city, because An Ivy Spa has sprung up just outside your door.

Newly planted this past August, An Ivy Spa has been quickly flourishing into a lush and vibrant hotspot. Named after its lovely owner and trained nurse, Ivy Camelo, this family-operated Read more

An Enchanted Garden Gala

The Vaughan Health Care Foundation at An Enchanted Garden Gala raised over one million dollars on October 23, 2008. Michael DeGasperis, the devoted Vaughan Health Care Foundation Chair Read more

Andrew Mizzoni Cancer Research Fund

Over 400 guests were in attendance at the Primavera Convention Centre for the Andrew Mizzoni Cancer Research Fund for SickKids October 17th, 2008. Host of BT Television Kevin Frankish Read more

2008 Gala For SickKids

As her cherubic face moved slightly towards her loving parents, and her tiny fingers wiggled miraculously after life-saving surgery, little Sarah became a testament to the marvel of science that saves children Read more

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