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" In Brazil, you are very close to your family; we saw our cousins every weekend, and my grandmother lived with us. "
Morena Baccarin
Weekend
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" I feel that my drive and ambition is more American, while the passionate, laid-back side of me is all Brazilian. "
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" My first role was in a Nativity play. My mom was playing Mary, and I was crying backstage, so she brought me out as Baby Jesus. "
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" I got a little bit used to people stopping me in the street with 'V,' at least in America. Not that I think you ever really get used to it. It will always be a shock to be recognised for anything. "
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