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“To me, the tragedy about this whole image-obsessed society is that young girls get so caught up in just achieving that they forget to realize that they have so much more to offer the world.”

Quote by America Ferrera

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America Ferrera

American actress born on April 18, 1984. She gained widespread popularity for her roles in the television series 'Utopia' and '30 Rock'. Ferrera is known for her versatility in film and television. more

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