Age: 29
female
Barbara Linhares Ferreira is an American model and actress. She has earned attention and acclaim for her career as well as for being an outspoken supporter of the body positivity movement. Ferreira was born in Queens, New York, but later moved to Maywood, New Jersey and attended Hackensack High School. She was raised by her Brazilian mother and grandmother. Her mother works as a chef. Ferreira jumpstarted her career on her own by sending in pictures to American Apparel. She modeled for the brand while simultaneously working in one of their retail stores. She has since modeled for acclaimed brands such as Aerie, Adidas, Asos, Forever 21, H&M, Missguided and Target, among others. Unretouched photos and a video interview from Ferriera's Aerie campaign went viral in 2016. Later that year, Time (magazine) named her among their "30 Most Influential Teens." Ferreira starred in the 10-episode Vice series "How to Behave," focused on etiquette. The show explored themes such as sex, money, and body image. The series also earned her recognition from the Webby Awards for "Best Web Personality/Host." She also starred in a web series for Teen Vogue called "Body Party" where she guided the audience through the various facets of her own mantra of body positivity. In addition, Ferreira starred alongside Sarah Jessica Parker and Thomas Haden Church as "Ella" in two episodes of HBO's series "Divorce". Ferreira will continue her relationship with HBO as "Kat" in their upcoming series "Euphoria (2019)" starring Zendaya.
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Julia Griffiths
for Julia Griffiths in Frederick Douglass Biopic
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The Frederick Douglass Story depicts the life of Frederick Douglass, a former slave turned prominent abolitionist. Escaping slavery, he marries Anna Murray, and together, they advocate for civil rights and fight against slavery through the Underground Railroad. Frederick's encounters with influential figures like William Lloyd Garrison and President Abraham Lincoln shape his activism. During the Civil War, he encourages African Americans to join the Union Army and advises John Brown in his Harpers Ferry raid. Despite personal struggles and societal opposition, Frederick remains resolute in his pursuit of justice. As an editor, he uses "The North Star" newspaper to amplify his message, and he becomes involved in the women's suffrage movement with Victoria Woodhull and Julia Griffiths. Throughout Reconstruction, he continues to champion civil rights and receives appointments as U.S. Marshal and minister to Haiti. Frederick Douglass leaves an enduring legacy as a transformative figure in the fight for freedom and equality.
