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As long as the acting is good, I can appreciate it.
Nia Long
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Nia Long
Age: 54
Born: 1970
Born: October 30
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Nia Talita Long
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I'm more of a short-hair girl short hair is a lot more low-maintenance than long hair. And when you're in front of camera every day and your hair is being flatironed and blow-dried it's easier to have a weave so you don't damage your own hair.
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