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I think I always try to be accommodating and open and available and proving for my director. I love to give as many takes as they want. I love to give them as many choices as they want.

Vera Farmiga

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Vera Farmiga
Age: 51
Born: 1973
Born: August 6
Actress
Film Actor
Film Director
Film Producer
Stage Actor
Television Actor
Television Producer
Clifton
New Jersey
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