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Sophie here, a Los Angeles County-born and raised Earthling. I'm the daughter and granddaughter of immigrants―and proud of it. 🇳🇮🇸🇻🇨🇺 You can probably find me snapping photos around town, laughing at your local comedy show, or enjoying some live music.
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