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I'm always interested in telling stories that have a message because I really do believe that film is so powerful.

Naomie Harris

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Naomie Harris
Age: 48
Born: 1976
Born: September 6
Actor
Actress
Film Actor
London
England
Naomie Melanie Harris
Film
Stories
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