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Paddington Bear gets a British passport

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Paddington Bear has finally been issued with a British passport, 66 years after he was first said to have arrived in London – but he won’t be able to travel far.

Film-makers requested a passport for the Peruvian bear, to be used as a prop in Paddington in Peru.

Co-producer Rob Silva told the Radio Times that they had asked for a replica but been given an official one.

However, the Home Office confirmed to the BBC that it was a specimen document and can’t actually be used.

“You wouldn’t think the Home Office would have a sense of humour, but under official observations, they’ve just listed him as Bear,” Silva said.

Paddington was created in 1958 by Michael Bond, who said the much-loved bear from “darkest Peru” was inspired by his childhood during World War Two.

“When I was small, I had memories of children being evacuated from London with a label around their necks and all their possessions in a suitcase, and this became part of Paddington as well,” he told the BBC in 2017.

“Paddington Bear was a refugee with a label – ‘Please look after this bear. Thank you’, and he had a little suitcase.”

Paddington arrives as a stowaway on a boat from South America and settles with the Brown family, who name him after the London train station where they found him.

The successful movie series, based on Bond’s books, sees Ben Whishaw voice the famous bear. Paddington in Peru, the third film, will be released in November.

Paddington also famously had tea with the late Queen Elizabeth II during the celebrations for her Platinum Jubilee.

(BBC News)

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South Korean actress Kim Sae-ron found dead at home

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South Korean actress Kim Sae-ron has been found dead at her home, a police official with knowledge of the case said on Sunday.

Kim, 24, was one of most promising actresses in South Korea, but her career took a hit after a drunk driving incident in 2022.

A friend who was going to meet Kim visited her home and discovered her and called the police, Yonhap News Agency said.

Police found no foul play, according to Yonhap.

The police official said police are investigating the cause of death but did not provide further details.

Source: Reuters

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Veteran sctress Kumari Perera passes away

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Veteran actress Kumari Perera has passed away at the age of 68 while receiving treatment at the Colombo National Hospital, according to family sources.

Kumari Perera made her debut in the iconic Kopi Kade teledrama series and went on to feature in over a hundred teledramas throughout her career. 

She also played significant roles in several popular stage dramas, including the role of ‘Maname Kumari’ in Ediriweera Sarachchandra’s stageplay – ‘Maname’ 
Funeral arrangements for the late actress will be announced in due course.

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Lantern Festival concert held in Colombo (Pics)

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A Chinese musical concert was held in Colombo. yesterday (Feb. 12) at the Nelum Pokuna Theatre.

The event, which was organized under the supervision of the Chinese embassy and the Ministry of Culture & Tourism, featured the Wuxi Chinese orchestra.

The concert was also held on the day of the Chinese Lantern Festival, which is the final day of the Spring Festival.

(Pics : Xinhua)

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