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“Well, let's say Asian. Some are Japanese. Some are Chinese. Some are Thai. Some are Vietnamese. He runs the gamut. And I actually happen to have a very dear daughter-in-law who's Japanese. I don't know what she's going to make of the film, but I say a few disparaging things.”

Quote by Jacki Weaver

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Jacki Weaver is an esteemed Australian stage actress, born on May 25, 1947. She is renowned for her exceptional performances in the theatre, particularly at the Sydney Theatre Company and the Royal National Theatre in London. Weaver has a wide range of performance experiences on both Australian and international stages, and has won multiple theatre awards. more

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