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SIGN UPCosta is a gender-neutral name of Spanish origin, meaning "From The Coast." It may refer to various concepts in different fields. In biology, it is associated with anatomical features in vertebrates, plants, and insects. In arts and entertainment, "Costa!" and "Costa!!" are Dutch films, and the Costa Book Awards is a prestigious literary award in the UK. Organizational references include Costa Caribe, Costa Coffee, Costa Cruises, Costa Del Mar, and the Costa Group. The name also appears in various places such as France, Puerto Rico, the US, and the Orkney Islands. Additionally, it is associated with individuals like Costa (surname), a Portuguese football manager, and the renowned Greek-French filmmaker, Costa-Gavras.
Constantine Dillon, also known as Costa, is a retired U.S. National Park Service Superintendent, writer, and actor of Greek descent. He gained fame as the creator of the cult classic film "Attack of the Killer Tomatoes!" and its sequels, "Return of the Killer Tomatoes!", "Killer Tomatoes Strike Back!", and "Killer Tomatoes Eat France." Dillon's film career started in high school, and he later co-founded Killer Tomato Entertainment, Inc., which produced the popular films and the animated TV show "Attack of the Killer Tomatoes." In addition to his successful film endeavors, Dillon dedicated 35 years to the National Park Service, serving in various national parks and receiving prestigious awards for his outstanding contributions. He is a graduate of the University of California, Davis, and the University of Colorado, and currently works as an Instructor for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at San Diego State University. Dillon's impact on both the entertainment industry and the preservation of national parks has solidified his legacy as a multifaceted and accomplished individual.
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