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“I think my work as an actress is less about a director and more about a person. You feel you can trust them instinctively. I met my best friends that way, I knew in a second.”

Quote by Maria Bello

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Maria Bello, born on April 18, 1967, is an accomplished American actress known for her remarkable performances in both film and television. She gained widespread recognition for her role in 'The Departed' and 'Law & Order: Special Victims Unit'. Bello's acting career began on stage and has since expanded to television and film. more

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