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'Captain Phillips' Stars Enlist in MNsure
Posted by Joseph Friedrichs on Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 12:00 AM By Joseph Friedrichs / March 22, 2014 Comment

Barkhad Abdi - MNsure - enrollment

In an effort to get uninsured Minnesota residents to enroll in health plans by the end of March MNsure, the state's online healthcare exchange, has enlisted the help of Academy Award-nominated actor Barkhad Abdi and his co-star from Captain Phillips, Faysal Ahmed -- the pair spent time making public appearances to pitch MNsure to the Minneapolis community. Check out the video. This huge push is in direct...

Minneapolis Actor From 'Captain Phillips' in Talks For New Role
Posted by Joseph Friedrichs on Monday, March 3, 2014 at 12:00 AM By Joseph Friedrichs / March 3, 2014 Comment
Minneapolis Actor From 'Captain Phillips' in Talks For New Role - Barkhad Abdi Barkhad Abdi made a run for Oscar gold this month (though he didn't win last evening), and apparently more work in the film industry is on board. Abdi has been actively seeking potential follow-ups to his Oscar-nominated role in Captain Phillips. The Hollywood Reporter reports that Abdi, the Minneapolis-based...