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“I've just always been that kid that was like, "Look at me! Look at me!," and doing performances and skits. I'm also, as most artists are, a very sensitive person, so I need that outlet to release that. Art needs to be in my life, otherwise I can't function as a human being. I heard Madonna say, "Live it, breathe it, eat it." That's how I am with the artistic part of myself.”

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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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