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“I'm half Asian, so people immediately go, "Oh, you do kung fu," like that's what we do. We wake up, we do kung fu, we brush our teeth. It's just assumed that you're not working your ass off to make this believable and make this something great, and we absolutely are.”

Quote by Maggie Q

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Maggie Q, born Margaret Quan, is a renowned American actress. Born on May 22, 1979, she is known for her outstanding performances in films and television series. Maggie Q has a large fan base in both Asia and the West and has a place in Hollywood with her unique charm and acting skills. more

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