Glory in excelsis. Up-and-coming catwalk queen Glory Quinonez may be just 4’1″ tall, but her stage presence is larger than life. The 33-year-old, diagnosed before birth with a bone growth disorder called achondroplasia dwarfism, felt like she was “born to be a model” — despite the relentless bullying she faced as a child. “I want to … Read more
Actor and wrestler Dylan Postl slammed the upcoming “Wonka” movie for casting Hugh Grant as the Oompa Loompa rather than an actor with dwarfism. Director Paul King used computer-generated imagery to get the visual effects of Grant’s Oompa Loompa just right — but Postl, 37, argues CGI doesn’t need to be used at all. Speaking … Read more
Known for his work behind the camera, notable director Judd Apatow was the star of the Directors Guild of America Awards on Saturday and poked fun at Tom Cruise while hosting the show. In his opening monologue, Apatow eviscerated Cruise for his character, interests and even his height. “The special effects in “Maverick” were so top-notch, I … Read more