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Nowadays I'd describe myself as earnest, terribly earnest. I'm the person who wants everybody in the room to feel important and happy.

America Ferrera

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America Ferrera
Age: 40
Born: 1984
Born: April 18
Actress
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LA
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America Georgine Ferrera
Georgine Ferrera
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