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“What I have found is that my fan base will follow me to whatever I'm doing. They gave me a big tune-in for Hallmark. They were just happy to see me working again, and my job is not to disappoint them, not to cheat them.”

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Born on May 26, 1962, Genie Francis is an American actress who gained widespread popularity in the 1980s and early 1990s for her role as Holly Taylor in the television series 'Beverly Hills, 90210'. Francis has played a variety of roles in her acting career, from teen icons to mature women, and her versatile performance style has won her the admiration of audiences. more

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