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“I could have seen myself going into academia, but I don't love it; I just like it.”

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Mira Sorvino is an accomplished American actress, born on September 28, 1967. She gained international recognition for her performance in the film 'The Letters,' for which she won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. Since then, she has starred in numerous films and television shows. more

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