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I mean, I grew up in the Valley. All my friends were white Jewish kids. So the Latino kids thought I was this white girl.

America Ferrera

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America Ferrera
Age: 40
Born: 1984
Born: April 18
Actress
Film Actor
Stage Actor
Television Actor
Television Producer
Voice Actor
LA
California
America Georgine Ferrera
Georgine Ferrera
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