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“I moved to New Zealand from Winnipeg when I was almost five. I hated it. It was to a city in the south of New Zealand called Invercargill and there was constant rain. There was a depressing sensation in the air.”

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Daniel Gillies, born on March 14, 1976, is a talented actor from Canada. He has gained widespread acclaim for his outstanding performances in various television series and films, particularly for his role as Eric Northman in 'The Vampire Diaries'. more

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