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“You'll never see me at the launch of the new PlayStation or some club. For me, the fun stuff is being able to get my mom tickets to 'Dancing With the Stars' - she loves Mario Lopez.”

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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