Sandra Oh appointed to the Order of Canada, the country’s highest civilian honor

Tom Cruise gives ultimate fan service for ‘Top Gun’ South Korea premiere

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Sandra Oh appointed to the Order of Canada, the country’s highest civilian honor — “Killing Eve” and “Grey’s Anatomy” star Sandra Oh was among the 85 people appointed to the Order of Canada, the country’s highest honor given to civilians.

• “The Order of Canada celebrates the lives, endeavors and successes of people from coast to coast to coast and from all walks of life,” Simon said in a statement.

• Oh, who played cardiothoracic surgeon Cristina Yang in the hit ABC medical drama “Grey’s Anatomy,” was named an officer to the Order of Canada for her success both onstage and onscreen. The Order of Canada has three achievement levels, with Member being the lowest, Officer being the second-highest and Companion being the highest.

• Those appointed receive a silver snowflake-shaped insignia with a red annulus in the middle and a royal crown above. The insignia also carries the order’s motto “Desiderantes Meliorem Patriam,” which translates to “They desire a better country.” Honorees will be presented with their insignia at a later date at Rideau Hall in Ottawa, Canada.

Hand and finger hearts: Tom Cruise gives ultimate fan service for ‘Top Gun’ South Korea premiere — During a press conference at the Lotte Hotel in Seoul on Monday, Cruise expressed his love for South Korea in what marked his tenth official visit to the country.

• During a press conference at the Lotte Hotel in Seoul on June 20, Cruise expressed his love for South Korea in what marked his 10th official visit to the country. His last was four years ago to promote “Mission: Impossible – Fallout” in 2018.

• Throughout his trip, Cruise made finger hearts, face hearts and hand hearts along with the other members of the cast, pleasing Korean fans. 

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