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" To be able to be a good actress and portray other people's stories, you have to be true to yourself. "

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" If you're not represented, then sometimes you might not feel hopeful and don't feel like you can do something that other people are doing when you're just as worthy as they are. "

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" My mom - she doesn't care if I stop acting tomorrow; she just wants the best for me. "

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" I just try to take a positive approach with my social media, with my Instagram. I just want people who go to my page to kinda feel inspired. "

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" I'm grateful for my family and my peers. "

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