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“If someone said, "Here, you have your pick, you can do either a musical, Moulin Rouge type of movie, where you sing and dance, or an action movie, or a Shakespearian or Elizabethan movie," I would definitely love to do a movie that was based on a musical, where I would get to sing, dance and act, all at the same time.”

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Megalyn Echikunwoke

Megalyn Echikunwoke, born on May 28, 1983, is an accomplished American actress known for her impressive performances in various television shows and films. She gained widespread recognition for her role as Dr. Addison Montgomery in the ABC series 'Grey's Anatomy'. more

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