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“Leaving my first agent was both my best business decision and my worst business decision. It depends on how I want to look at my career because of opportunities that may have come had I stayed with him and because of the opportunities that did come because I had to fight harder for roles.”

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Carmen Ejogo is a British actress born on January 1, 1974. She is known for her outstanding performances in various film and television projects, including the Pirates of the Caribbean series and American Gangster. more

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