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- Music Department
- Actress
- Composer
Controversial, flamboyant, and spontaneous are probably the best words to describe Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes. Born in Philadelphia, and raised throughout the world as the daughter of a U.S. Army serviceman, Lisa Lopes became one of the most important trendsetters in the 1990s music scene. After relocating to Atlanta during her young adult years, Lopes became heavily involved in that city's thriving music industry that produced many top name acts such as Cameo, Jermaine Dupri, Xscape, and Kelly Price. However, it was Lopes and her two bandmates, Tionne "T-Boz Watkins" and Rozonda "Chilli" Thomas who put Atlanta on the map. Originally starting as a trio called 'Second Nature', Watkins and Lopes were soon joined by Thomas to form 'TLC', the best-selling girl group of all time. TLC, which stood for the first initial of each member's nickname, were discovered at an Atlanta club by singer Pebbles, who immediately signed them to her label.
After breaking into the scene, TLC went on to great success under Arista's new LaFace label, which was managed by superstar producers, Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds and L.A. Reid, Pebble's former husband. After snatching them away from Pebbles, TLC became one of the 1990s greatest success stories due to their creative style and flamboyance. Utilizing condoms on their colorful, baggy clothes, TLC scored three major hits on their 1992 debut album, "Ooooooooh on the TLC Tip". With success at hand, Lopes ventured off into the world of stardom, and doing so brought her major headlines. In 1995, Lopes made national and international headlines after she set the home of her boyfriend, Andre Rison, ablaze after a major fight. Lopes, who was sentenced to 5 years probation and therapy at a halfway house, never was able to shake that incident from her personality, and along with Lil' Kim, became one of hip hop music's bad girls. Along with her TLC bandmates, Lopes filed for bankruptcy that same year claiming that poor royalties and an outstanding debt that was owed to Pebbles after she sued the group for breach of contract caused them to take this action.
With the release of their sophomore album, "Crazy Sexy Cool," Lopes and her TLC bandmates underwent a change from their childlike antics to a sense of maturity that represented their metamorphosis as major recording stars. That album, which became sold 11 million copies became one of that decade's biggest selling albums, netted the group two Grammy Awards, and produced three hit singles.
After promoting that album was over, Lopes decided to venture into a variety of projects that showcased her excellent ability to spot talent. She became the mentor and producer of the R&B trio Blaque, whose members saw TLC-like success with several hit singles and starring roles in the film "Bring it On". Along with Blaque, Lopes worked with other major artists who sought her talents in producing. Working with singers such as Montell Jordan, Melanie "Sporty Spice" Chisolm, and NSYNC, Lopes became one of the music industry's highly sought stars due to her unique vocals and amazing style.
However, Lopes who sought a fresh new start in life after a difficult childhood, began to involve herself in holistic and spiritual practices that brought her a sense of peace and tranquility. It was during a trip to Honduras, that Lopes saw a world different from what she saw in the United States, and began to get herself involved in several projects that benefited many victims of Hurricane Mitch, which struck Central America in 1997. Building a healing hut and a child center, Lopes connected with a world that was innocent and new to her. Her sense of pride and duty were reflected by the numerous trips she took to Honduras since her encounter with an African healing doctor in the mid 1990s.
After the release and promotion of TLC's 1999 album, "Fanmail", Lopes started to shun away from her bandmates in order to develop an identity independent from that of her bandmates. Often disputing with them in public, Lopes worked hard on a solo debut album, "Supernova" which was released internationally but never released in the United States due to poor radio play. That album, produced the top 20 hit, "The Block Party" which was a big hit in the United Kingdom and Japan.
In her continuation for a change, Lopes signed a deal to release an album under the alias N.I.N.A. (Not Into Name Alternatives) with controversial producer Suge Knight. That project never came about. On Thursday, April 25 while returning from the village where she called home for the past few years, Lopes was the only fatality in a car crash that occurred when her car swerved off the road near the town of Roma, Honduras. Lopes, who was to celebrate her 31st birthday the next month, died instantly while four of the seven others who were riding in the sports utility vehicle she was driving were rushed to a local hospital in critical condition. Lopes, who adopted a young girl several years ago, left her motherless and left a legion of grieving, distraught fans crying for another life taken so quickly.- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
- Production Manager
- Producer
Hal W. Polaire was born on 16 August 1918 in Kansas City, Missouri, USA. Hal W. was an assistant director and production manager, known for The Apartment (1960), Raging Bull (1980) and Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (1966). Hal W. died on 11 July 1999 in Honduras.- Director
- Actor
Fosi Bendek was born in 1941 in Yoro, Honduras. He was a director and actor, known for El reyecito o el mero mero (1979) and Utopia: The Scattered Body and the World Upside Down (1976). He died on 2 September 2006 in Tegucigalpa, Honduras.- Actor
- Writer
- Producer
Dominique Lévesque was born on 10 June 1952 in Bagotville, Saguenay, Québec, Canada. He was an actor and writer, known for Doux aveux (1982), Le petit ciel (1999) and Bye-Bye (1968). He died on 20 December 2016 in Honduras.- María José Alvarado was born on 19 July 1995 in Santa Bárbara, Honduras. She died on 13 November 2014 in Cablotales, Honduras.
- Cinematographer
- Director
- Writer
Sami Kafati was born on 21 December 1936 in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. Sami was a cinematographer and director, known for No hay tierra sin dueño (2003), Mi Amigo Ángel (1964) and Utopia: The Scattered Body and the World Upside Down (1976). Sami died on 29 April 1996 in Tegucigalpa, Honduras.- Actor
- Casting Director
Felipe Zepeda was an actor and casting director, known for El Regreso de La Llorona (2021), Mala Nova El Tesoro De La Montaña Maldita (2018) and Matar a Pinochet (2020). He died on 29 January 2021 in San Pedro Sula, Honduras.- Roberto Castillo was born in 1950 in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. He was a writer, known for Anita, the Insect Hunter (2001). He died on 2 January 2008 in Tegucigalpa, Honduras.
- Sofia Trinidad died on 13 November 2014 in Cablotales, Honduras.
- Alfredo Bowman was born on 26 November 1933 in Ilanga, Honduras. He died on 6 August 2016 in Honduras.
- Berta Caceres was born on 4 March 1973 in Honduras. She died on 3 March 2016 in La Esperanza, Honduras.
- Camera and Electrical Department
Madelyn Ramírez is known for Katy Caterpillar (1984). She died on 14 March 2015 in Tegucigalpa, Honduras.- Harry Wu was born on 8 February 1937 in Shanghai, China. He died on 26 April 2016 in Honduras.
- José Azcona Hoyo was born on 26 January 1927 in La Ceiba, Honduras. He died on 24 October 2005 in Tegucigalpa, Honduras.
- Maria Vargas died on 14 March 2015 in Tegucigalpa, Honduras.
- Juan Carlos García was born on 8 March 1988 in Tela, Atlántida, Honduras. He died on 8 January 2018 in Tegucigalpa, Honduras.
- Alejandra Mejía died on 14 March 2015 in Tegucigalpa, Honduras.
- Additional Crew
- Actor
Lyle Cameron was born on 2 January 1931 in Union, Maine, USA. He was an actor, known for Ripcord (1961). He died on 19 June 1993 in Honduras.- Writer
- Producer
Roberto Sosa was born on 18 April 1930 in Yoro, Honduras. He was a writer and producer, known for Un crucero (1981) and Crónicas del Caribe (1982). He died on 23 May 2011 in Tegucigalpa, Honduras.