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“You have to have sympathy for the villain. Even the most disgusting ones, you have to find something to connect with. I try to put as much of myself in every single character that I play.”

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Milo Ventimiglia

Milo Ventimiglia is an American actor, born on July 8, 1977. He gained widespread recognition for his role as Derek Shepherd in the television series 'Grey's Anatomy', for which he was nominated for an Emmy Award. He has also appeared in several films, including 'Incredibles 2' and 'Kick-Ass'. more

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