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Daniel's widowed mother. Loving, proud, and emotionally resilient. Lily devoted much of her life to supporting her son's success and remains one of the most important people in his life. Language: Must be Fluent in Mandarin. Skills: Strong dramatic actor capable of conveying deep emotion with mi...
Due Date: 07/10/2026
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    Lily chen

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    - Woman Chicago 60 - 65 UBCP / ACTRA Short Film

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    Daniel's widowed mother. Loving, proud, and emotionally resilient. Lily devoted much of her life to supporting her son's success and remains one of the most important people in his life. Language: Mu...

    Due Date: 07/10/2026

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    Ethan

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    - Man Chicago 15 - 18 UBCP / ACTRA Short Film

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    Daniel's teenage cousin. Auntie Mei's son. Permanently glued to his phone, perpetually mortified by his mother, but in one moment, he looks up and asks Daniel to play the song he used to play as a kid...

    Due Date: 07/10/2026

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