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“I first got into acting when I was about 12. I started doing speech and drama lessons. All my friends were doing it at the time and my dad encouraged it. He encouraged any extracurricular activity.”

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Bella Heathcote
Bella Heathcote

Bella Heathcote is an Australian actress born on May 27, 1987. She has gained widespread recognition for her outstanding performances in various film and television projects, particularly for her roles in 'X-Men: Days of Future Past' and 'Big Fish & Begonia'. more

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