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“What's odd is that nobody in my family is an artist. My cousins are like secretaries at law firms or nurses or just more blue collar. And I was in a baseball team. I used to be like a really big tomboy.”

Quote by Melonie Diaz

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Melonie Diaz is an American film actress, born on April 25, 1984. She has starred in numerous independent films and is widely recognized for her performance in the film 'Girlfight'. more

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