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I'm 70% burnt - but it won't stop me acting - shake my beauty

I'm 70% burnt - but it won't stop me acting - shake my beauty

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A WOMAN who had 70% of her body burnt in a house fire is pursuing her dreams to be an actress - and proving that she -can be Juliet-. Afia from Maryland, USA was in a devastating house fire at three years old. The fire was caused by a space heater, and unfortunately her baby brother died in the accident. Afia escaped with over 70% of her body burnt, and she lost all her fingers on her left hand. At age 12 Afia knew she wanted to be an actress, and has been pursuing her dream ever since - despite negativity she has received. Afia told truly: --I had one of my teachers tell me, 'you-ll never be Juliet'. I know that I have Juliet-s potential, I know that I can be Juliet. - Afia's Instagram
Date: 2023-09-12

Comments and reviews: 25


Sad part about todays industry is they have a very specific, down to a T way of looking at actresses and actors. And even if you are just 2 lbs different, or your face isn't just right, or your skin isn't so smooth like it was fresh born, you will never be considered. The only reason bigger girls lately are being very selectively accepted is because enough of the nation has complained and cried out. But even with that, they still have a specific model of a bigger girl they will accept. I'm a size 22/24 pants and 260/270 and though I know I'm good at acting, I will never be worthy enough for Hollywood. So even though she has these scars that are not her fault, Hollywood will sadly never see her potentional. This is more a problem with Hollywood then it is with the people. Hollywood is extremely way too selective, instead of making the people what they need. It's quite sad and pathetic frankly. That's why, yea, it is best for her to make her own stuff and force Hollywood to look by gaining fame. Then maybe they will think about exploring you if you get enough potential and they can see what's in it for them sadly. Hollywood only appreciates what's in it for them, then making talented people prosper.
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You are wonderful and beautiful inside out let no one put you down and always remember God loves you you are still here to encourage a lot of us go through a lot I cannot tell you that I understand what you had to go through Trust my situation is a bit different we go through different things always remember that you are are faithfully and wonderfully made psalms 14
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That young woman is gorgeous and if I lived in her state I would ask her to marry me because her inner beauty and attitude towards life is what all black men need thelp us survive and I know she is going to make it because she has the energy to not quit I so love this young beautiful woman she is my dream wife keep pushing queen keep pushing much love
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Its awesome that pets or any animal doesn't care what u look like. All they know is love. We should all me the same. You're not ugly not one bit. God sees only the - and thats what u have too. Just remember the idiots who have called u names have black hearts and don't know love. U do. We Love You -
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I-m tearing up thinking of how you gained these scars by selflessly trying to save your brother, even so young and that bravery was there. You are amazing. I know there-s a role out there and story that is just waiting for you. I hope you find it and I hope to see you on my tv screen one day!
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I always used to sleep with a space heater in my room until my mom told me it could burn the house down. Immediately got rid of it after I had an awful dream of my room going up in flames. I cannot imagine going through something like that and the loss they suffered. :(
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She is lovely but that is some irony to have the smoke detector beeping in the background of their interview. We all need to check our smoke detector batteries. Maybe those babies could-ve been saved. It could save your own babies. Check your smoke detectors regularly
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One of our greatest actor, Danilo Bata Stojkovic, was rejected by one of his drama teachers as an untalented! We don't know who that teacher was, but we sure know who is Danilo Bata Stojkovic! -So, trust your gut! You know who you are! ---
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You are beautiful, life has it's ups and downs don't you let this world worry you. Trust in the lord with all your heart mind and soul, don't you lean into your own understanding, acknowledge your father and he will direct you in your path.
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Damn what a story. I can-t imagine the devestation/ the fire, the two dead children and a burned three year old. I hope everyone involved including the subject of the video have healed mentally and emotionally. Sending love and light
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Beautiful lady! Fantastic personality and drive! And, at the risk of sounding very superficial: she has a gorgeous body to go with her lovely face. The entertainment industry is full of rejections, but please keep pushing on!
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Yeh, but why an actress? Like, you picked a very self conscious/beauty conscious career where people have to have perfect skin usually, the list goes on, because you have to PHySICALLY fit the role! I mean, be realistic!
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She don-t look like no damn lizard, gosh ppl in this world is so awful when it comes to judging, she is very pretty and beautiful and no one can-t tell her she isn-t, scars and marks mean a lot more than what ppl see
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-I hope she sees this- The periodic beeping in the background means the smoke detector batteries need to be changed! (0: 41 and 3: 46) Alsooo she-s a total boss and her makeup and style game are on point -
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--Afia, what an amazingly charming and beautiful lady.
You are more than most people wish to be. Your inherent character is unmistakable and not to be down played.
Keep your dreams alive and soar. -

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Her face isnt disfigured. u can see her features perfectly n she is beautiful in my eyes because her soul pushes through the minor blemishes. n then 3 seconds later u dont even see the blemishes
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Afia is a Friday girl born name in Akan tribe in Ghana. Afia like your name are strong kind and fierce and above all beautiful. Am not surprise the woman you-ve become. Soar higher Afia
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You are Juliet honey I hope and pray one of these days you get the biggest role of your life maybe your life story would be the biggest role to play in a movie
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Why is no one talking about how at 3 years old she was a hero and tried to save her sibling? Girl deserves to play the role of a superhero!
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Welp, I can agree with her reasoning to use foundation, this woman has a damn reason. The rest of you, the most? Snake oil sales(wo)man; )
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You are a beautiful shining star - outside and in. Never let anyone tell you otherwise. Thank you for sharing your illuminating story.
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This is who you need to give your platform to, Truly. Not these -I spend 300k a month to look like Barbie- people.
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She's so courageous! She tried to protect her brother from the fire.
I respect you from the bottom of my heart! -

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I will never understand how some people can write insults to those who have experienced such terrible events.
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No one should ever -write- you in as Juliet. You are more powerful. Your beauty is what the world needs.
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