Henry Enrique “Erik” Estrada was born on March 16, 1949 in East Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, NY. He is an American police officer (deputy sheriff) and actor of a Puerto Rican descent. He is best known for his co-starring lead role in the 1977–1983 United States police television series CHiPs. He is also known for his work in Spanish language telenovelas (soap operas). He has appeared in reality television shows and infomercials. He has a successful career as voiceover artist and is currently working on Cartoon Network’s Sealab 2021. This earned him an estimated net worth of $2 million.
Erik Estrada made his film debut in the 1970 film version of The Cross and the Switchblade in the role of Nicky Cruz together with Pat Boone who played the role of David Wilkerson. He took part in the disaster film Airport 1975. In 1978, he trained in martial arts in preparation for a two part episode in CHiPs. He was voted one of The 10 Sexiest Bachelors in the World by People magazine later in 1979. He appeared in the three-part episode of the police drama Hunter.
In the 90s, Estrada played in a Mexican telenovela. Despite his descent, he doesn’t speak Spanish so the lines were fed to him over an earphone during production. He landed the role of Johnny in Dos mujeres, un camino (Two women, one road) in 1993 where he had to take 30 straight days of Berlitz Spanish lessons before he could begin. The show became the biggest telenovela in Latin-American history and has helped revived his almost non-existent career.
Estrada was the original choice to play the role of Carlos in From Dusk ‘Til Dawn (1996).He was a reserved police officer with Muncie, Indiana police department from 2007-2010. He completed his full training in 2007 as seen on the TV series Armed and Famous (2007).
Erik Estrada was a big star. He ranked fifteenth on the TV Guide’s Network as TV’s 25 Sexiest Men of All Time (2008) and first in the same network as TV’s 25 Sexiest Men in Uniform (2009). He also has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Estrada was engaged to Beverly Adams. He was married three times. He was divorced to both Joyce Miller (1979-1980) and Peggy Rowe (1985-1990) with two children. His present wife is Nanette Mirkovich and they have one child.
GREATER NEW YORK CHAPTER, THE LINKS, INCORPORATED CELEBRATES
66 YEARS OF SERVICE WITH THE 2016 WOMEN OF DISTINCTION SPIRIT AWARDS LUNCHEON
HONORING EMMY-WINNING JOURNALIST AND COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANT
JACQUELINE ADAMS AND GOOGLE’S VP OF ACCESS STRATEGY AND EMERGING MARKETS
DR. MARIAN ROGERS CROAK
The Women of Distinction Spirit Awards Luncheon is the annual, signature fundraising event of the Greater New York Chapter of The Links, Incorporated. Each year, the Luncheon – which features an elegant fashion show, live music and vendor’s showcase – draws over 800 influencers from New York’s business, civic, social service, philanthropic and cultural sectors in support of the Chapter’s work in Services to Youth, the Arts, National Trends and Services, International Trends and Services, and Health and Human Services. This year’s Luncheon will honor Emmy Award-winning journalist and communications consultant Jacqueline Adams and technology pioneer Dr. Marian Rogers Croak, Vice President of Access Strategy and Emerging Markets for Google.
Among the highlights will be the popular Vendor Showcase, beginning at 11:00 AM and a spring fashion show. Barbara North-Lightning and Victoria James are the 2016 Luncheon Chairs. Luncheon Vice-Chairs are Kaylyn Johnson Chandler, DeNora M. Getachew, Icema D. Gibbs, Lynn K. Law, Katrina McGhee, Gerri Warren-Merrick, Rhonda R. Mims, Johnita Walker Mizelle, Helen C. Shelton and Linda Zango-Haley.
“The 2016 Women of Distinction Spirit Awards Luncheon will celebrate Greater New York’s 66 years of signature service, while honoring two accomplished women whose commitment to excellence in journalism and technology, respectively, have made a difference in our world today, “ says Rhonda Joy McLean, President of the Greater New York Chapter of The Links.
“We could think of no better way to honor our past and forge our future than to celebrate the achievements of Jacqueline Adams and Dr. Marian Rogers Croak as we continue to forge ahead with our mission of uplifting our community.”
In addition to the honorees, other notable attendees at the Luncheon include Link Natalie Fant, Eastern Area Director, The Links, Incorporated.
About the Greater New York Chapter, The Links, Incorporated
Established in 1946, The Links, Incorporated, is one of the nation’s oldest and largest volunteer service organizations of women who, linked in friendship, are committed to enriching, sustaining and ensuring the culture and economic survival of African-Americans and persons of African descent. The Links, Incorporated is a not-for-profit organization, which consists of nearly 14,000 professional women of color in 282 chapters located in 42 states, the District of Columbia and the Bahamas.
Greater New York Chapter, founded in 1949, was the first chapter chartered in New York and comprises members from all five boroughs in New York City and from Long Island. Under the leadership of President, Rhonda Joy McLean, Greater New York Chapter is committed to fostering community outreach in the New York metropolitan area through quality programs with a long-term impact on the well-being and enrichment of African-Americans and other traditionally underserved communities. For the past several years, Greater New York has focused heavily on enhancing the lives of those who have been victimized by domestic and family violence.
Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner CBE known professionally by his stage name Sting is an English musician, singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, activist, actor, and philanthropist. He was the principal songwriter, lead singer, and bassist for the new wave rock band the Police from 1977 to 1983, before launching a solo career.
He has included elements of rock, jazz, reggae, classical, new-age and world beat in his music. As a solo musician and a member of the Police, he received 16 Grammy Awards, his first for best rock instrumental in 1984, three Brit Awards, including Best British Male in 1994 and Outstanding Contribution in 2002, a Golden Globe, an Emmy, and three Academy Award nominations for Best Original Song. He was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2002 and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Police in 2003. In 2000, he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for recording. In 2003, Sting received a CBE from Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace for services to music, and was made a Kennedy Center Honoree at the White House in 2014.
With the Police, Sting became one of the world’s best-selling music artists. Solo and with the Police combined, he has sold over 100 million records. In 2006, Paste ranked him 62nd of the 100 best living songwriters. He was 63rd of VH1’s 100 greatest artists of rock, and 80th of Q magazine’s 100 greatest musical stars of 20th century. He has collaborated with other musicians, including “Rise & Fall” with Craig David, “All for Love”, with Bryan Adams and Rod Stewart, and introduced the North African music genre raï to Western audiences by his international hit “Desert Rose” with Cheb Mami.
World Liberty TV, had the pleasure of interviewing Sting & His Wife Trudie Styler in regarding there Rainforest Foundation Fund, the great work they do worldwide.
Fashion Week Brooklyn (FWB) is a bi-annual international collection show founded
by the 501c3 non-profit, the BK Style Foundation (BSF). FWB has emerged as one
of the leading fashion events showcasing the talent of aspiring and established
designers from across the globe. Attendees include a diverse spectrum of socially
conscious, influential, fashion-forward men and women.
Established in 2006, BSF, has devoted each season of FWB to support charitable
organizations including the (Soles4Souls Foundation, MTV Staying Alive Founda-
tion and Build A Better Planet). BSF lends a voice to social issues including human
rights, HIV/AIDS awareness, eco-friendly initiatives, poverty, community develop-
ment and leadership training.
FWB offers a marketing partnership platform for select companies to build their
brand, align with noted philanthropic organizations and connect with a distinct
targeted audience.
On March 4, 2014, Brooklyn Borough President formally endorsed Fashion Week
Brooklyn as the official Fashion Week of the borough..
Recognized as Brooklyn’s premiere fashion event, Adams’ vast philanthropic ef-
forts and passion for Brooklyn, ensures that thefashion and cultural arts commu-
nities will continue to flourish. BSF is excited to begin a new creative journey with
the Brooklyn Tourism Authority under Adams’ vision and leadership.
World Liberty TV, Fashion Team was on hand to cover many of the Designers During Brooklyn Fashion Week , see our World Liberty TV Fashion Channel for more information.
Ilinčić studied architecture and design at the Faculty of Applied Arts, University of Arts in Belgrade, before coming to study at Central Saint Martins in London in 1999, where she graduated with an MA in Women swear.
She has her eponymous label, first showing at London Fashion Week in 2003; the range includes day and evening dresses, hand bags and swimwear. Ilinčić is known for bold use of colour, luxurious fabrics and clean, elegant lines.
She has also produced diffusion lines for high street stores Whistles and Debenhams.
In July 2012, she launched a new children swear line, ‘Blossom’, inspired in part by her daughter, Efimia.
In the run-up to the London 2012 Olympics, she was one of a number of designers who created a tee-shirt to raise funds for the Evening Standard’s ‘Dispossessed Fund’.
Ilinčić was born in Belgrade, capital of Serbia, and travelled the world with her parents; her father Lazar was a successful businessman and her mother Ranka worked in public relations.
Roksanda collects vintage Yves Saint Laurent pieces, a passion inherited from her mother.
Ilinčić now lives in north London with her husband, Philip Bueno de Mesquita, who founded the sports shoe brand ‘Acupuncture’, and their daughter, Efimia.
Ilinčić has dressed Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Michelle Obama, and the wife of the British Prime Minister, Samantha Cameron.
Other notable clients include actors and performers Cate Blanchett, Anne Hathaway, Amy Adams, January Jones, Jessica Chastain, Emily Blunt, Tilda Swinton, Rachel McAdams, Rita Ora, Lady Gaga, Róisín Murphy, and Naomie Harris.
World Liberty TV, was on Hand at the LifeLine Charity headed by Prince Alexander and Princess Katherine, where Roksanda Ilincic showcased her line of designs to raise money for the LifeLine Charity.
The unusual premiere speaks to Will.i.am’s larger initiative to inspire students and young people to cultivate an interest in science. At the JPL event, the artist, born William James Adams Jr., also announced a partnership between his i.am.angel Foundation and digital resource provider Discovery Education for a program called i.am.STEAM, intended to bring science, technology, engineering, art and math (or STEAM) to K-12 classrooms around the country.
Will.i.am isn’t the first musician whose music cracked Earth’s atmosphere. The Voyager deep-space probes, launched in 1977, house a copy of Chuck Berry’s “Johnny B. Goode,” for instance, but Will.i.am became the first to have a song on Mars. He initially connected with NASA after buying a $5 million time block on ABC for the back-to-school one-hour TV special “i.am.FIRST-Science Is Rock and Roll” last August. (The special was filmed at the 2011 FIRST Robotics Championships for kids.) After the show, NASA administrator Charlie Bolden was piqued by Will.i.am’s educational initiative, inviting him to attend the Curiosity launch at Cape Canaveral in November and putting in motion the idea to beam an original song on a 708 million mile round trip between Earth and Mars.
