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“A lot of things that I can't get into the room for, even just to be seen, is because they're just saying 'No. they're not casting non-white.' You're lumped into a category with people who are just not white.”

Quote by Sandra Oh

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Sandra Oh, born on July 20, 1971, is a talented Canadian actress. She gained fame for her role as Dr. Cristina Yang in the TV series 'Grey's Anatomy', which earned her numerous awards. Oh has a rich acting career spanning theater, film, and television. more

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