Stage name Scicolone), Charles Bronson (born Charles Dennis Buchinsky), and Rita Hayworth (born Margarita Carmen Cansino), are four more well known examples of this trend. Similarly, retired veteran broadcaster Dave Roberts was born David T. Boreanaz but is known professionally as Dave Thomas and later Dave Roberts as ethnic surnames were discouraged when he first began his career during the 1950s; however, his son actor David Boreanaz chose not to adopt a stage name. The use of stage names for ethnic purposes may vary widely depending on the media market the personality is representing. For example, in Buffalo, New York, a city
Shiva (actor) was a commercial success. Shiva married his long time girlfriend and former national level badminton player Priya on 15 November 2012. Shiva (actor) Shiva (born 10 December 1982) is an Indian film actor who has featured in Tamil language films, and had previously been a radio jockey with Radio Mirchi. Acting mainly in comedy films, he rose to fame following his performances in the Venkat Prabhu directorials "Chennai 600028" and "Saroja", before also featuring in "Thamizh Padam". His tenure with Radio Mirchi earned him the nickname Mirchi Shiva. Shiva's first film role was a cameo in the 2001 film "12B".