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I originally wanted to be a pop star. I wanted to be Kylie Minogue. My dad thought that was a very silly ambition and introduced me to drama classes. Once I became fixated on that, there was no stopping me.

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Ashley Madekwe
Age: 42
Born: 1981
Born: December 6
Actor
Actress
Blogger
Film Actor
Stage Actor
London
England
Drama
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Dad
Kylie
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