Essays about: "Stardom"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 essays containing the word Stardom.

  1. 1. Bad Bitch, White Witch : A Study of the Crossover Star Personas of Supermodel-Actors Devon Aoki and Abbey Lee

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Filmvetenskap

    Author : Aléks J. Forsenberg; [2023]
    Keywords : Supermodel-actors; Stardom; Celebrity; Star personas; Devon Aoki; Abbey Lee; Action film; Horror film; Bodily capital; Whiteness; Asian stereotypes; Modelling; Supermodels; Fashion models;

    Abstract : While it is very common for supermodels to make the occasional foray into cinematic performance, and some of them manage to turn these forays into full-time careers in acting, it is very rare that supermodel-actors are afforded any academic attention. This thesis seeks to change this through a case study of two supermodel-actors: Devon Aoki and Abbey Lee. READ MORE

  3. 2. Unpacking the Insta-girls : The Ultimate Evolution of the Celebrity Fashion Model

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Modevetenskap

    Author : Alexandre Zamboni; [2022]
    Keywords : fashion model; celebrity; social media; persona; beauty ideal; bodily discipline;

    Abstract : The last decade has seen the rise of a new trinity of supermodels, the so-called Insta-girls, Kendall Jenner, Gigi, and Bella Hadid. Besides mastering the art of digital self-promotion, they belong to famous Californian families with strong ties to show business. READ MORE

  4. 3. Are Mutual Fund Managers’ Compensation Reasonable In Relation To Their Contributions? : - A study regarding actively managed mutual funds

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för nationalekonomi och statistik (NS)

    Author : Maximiliam Nilsson; Gusten Hansson; [2020]
    Keywords : Mutual funds; Actively managed funds; Risk-adjusted performance; Outperformance; Compensation structure; Performance-based compensation; Incentives; Fund inflows; Panel data;

    Abstract : This thesis aims to investigate fund managers salaries in relation to their contributions. The study is conducted on the Swedish fund market under a period over five years, 2014-2018, and include 332 funds. The result observed shows a positive relation between salaries and risk-adjusted performance. READ MORE

  5. 4. “Pansarskeppet kvinnligheten” deconstructed : A study of Eva Dahlbeck’s stardom in the intersection between Swedish post-war popular film culture and the auteur Ingmar Bergman

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Filmvetenskap

    Author : Saki Kobayashi; [2018]
    Keywords : “Pansarskeppet kvinnligheten”; Eva Dahlbeck; Ingmar Bergman; Swedish film stars; Post-war Swedish popular film culture and media discourses; Waiting Women; A Lesson in Love; Smiles of a Summer Night; Richard Dyer; Filmjournalen; “Pansarskeppet kvinnligheten”; Eva Dahlbeck; Ingmar Bergman; Kvinnors väntan; En lektion i kärlek; Sommarnattens leende; Filmjournalen;

    Abstract : Eva Dahlbeck was one of Sweden’s most respected and popular actresses from the 1940s to the 1960s and is now remembered for her work with Ingmar Bergman, who allegedly nicknamed her “Pansarskeppet kvinnligheten” (“H.M.S. Femininity”). READ MORE

  6. 5. ”Hela Sveriges Tutta Rolf” : An analysis of a star image in early 1930s Swedish cinema

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Filmvetenskap

    Author : Jesper Larssson; [2018]
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    Abstract : Tutta Rolf’s career. Rolf was one of the greatest stars in 1930s Swedish cinema. She was also a popular stage actress, vaudeville performer and recording artist. Despite her prominence she has been largely neglected in scholarly work. READ MORE