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Audrey Hepburn. Angel on earth Speaking of the actress Audrey Hepburn,many of us are familiar with her.Her most classic figure in Roman Holiday has left a deep impression on people around the world.You know why she was called the angel on earth?here comes to her introduction. Audrey Hepburn was a British actress. Recognised as a film and fashion icon, Hepburn was active during Hollywood's Golden Age. She was ranked by the American Film Institute as the third-greatest female screen legend in Golden Age Hollywood and was inducted into the International Best Dressed List Hall of Fame. Early life Born in a district of Brussels, Hepburn spent her childhood between Belgium, England and the Netherlands, including German-occupied Arnhem during the Second World War where she worked as a courier for the Dutch resistance. In Amsterdam she studied ballet with Sonia Gaskell, before moving to London in 1948 to continue her ballet training and perform as a chorus girl in West End musical theatre productions. She spoke several languages, including English, French, Dutch, Italian, Spanish, and German. Rise to stardom and achievements Following minor appearances in several films, Hepburn starred in the 1951 Broadway play Gigi after being spotted by French novelist Colette, on whose work the play was based.. Audrey was then offered a starring role opposite Gregory Peck in the Hollywood motion picture, Roman Holiday. Peck saw her star quality and insisted she share top billing. For her performance, she won the 1953 Academy Award for Best Actress. The same year Hepburn won a Tony Award for Best Lead Actress in a Play for her performance in Ondine. She went on to star in a number of successful films, such as Sabrina (1954), The Nun's Story (1959), Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961), Charade (1963), My Fair Lady (1964) and Wait Until Dark (1967), for which she received Academy Award, Golden Globe and BAFTA nominations She remains one of the few people who have won Academy, Emmy, Grammy, and Tony Awards. Late life and contribution to humanity Hepburn appeared in fewer films as her life went on, devoting much of her later life to UNICEF. Soon after Audrey's final film role, she was appointed a special ambassador to the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF). Grateful for her own good fortune after being a victim of the Nazi occupation as a child, she dedicated the remainder of her life to helping children in the world's poorest nations. Though she had done work for UNICEF in the 50's, this was a much higher dedication. Those close to her say that the thoughts of dying, helpless children consumed her for the rest of her life. She visited countries in Africa and South Asia as part of UNICEF programs. She dedicated herself to spreading awareness of the conditions of these nations and doing what she could to help directly. She worked tirelessly for UNICEF and various causes in Africa and other South Asian countries, even in the last months of her life. She was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in recognition of her work as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador in December 1992. A month later, on 20th January 1993,Hepburn died of appendiceal cancer at her home in Switzerland at the age of 63. 1.Remember, if you ever need a helping hand, you'll find them at the end of each of your arms. As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands, one for helping yourself, the other for helping others. 2、For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone. 3. Nothing is impossible; the word itself says ‘I’m possible’M Hepburn was called angel not only because of her perfect appearance,but also for her positive attitude toward life,elegant temperament and selfless contribution to humanity work.Audrey had the reputation of being a humble, kind and charming person, who lived the philosophy of putting others before herself.23years has passed,but her beauty and merits has never faded in our hearts ,nor will they do in the future.