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“A lot of people think that, as actors, we have an endless supply of money, and you don't. It comes in waves, and then you're riding a certain amount of money for awhile. When you're at that point where you're like, "Do I feed myself or do I do music?," it's a juggling act.”

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Tinsel Korey (born March 25, 1980) is a Canadian actress best known for playing Emily Young in The Twilight Saga film series. Born in Scarborough, Ontario, she has Polish, Ukrainian, and Indigenous ancestry. Korey began her acting career in the early 2000s, appearing in TV series such as Stargate Atlantis and Smallville. She gained international recognition for her role in Twilight, and later appeared in films like The Revenant (2015). Known for her natural screen presence and ability to portray complex characters, she remains a notable figure in Canadian cinema. more

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