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George Lopez: Foster to Famous

George Lopez: Finding Comedy in Pain and Power in Kinship Care

George Lopez is a household name. As a comedian, actor, and the star of the hit sitcom George Lopez, he has made millions laugh while also shining a light on
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Juan Gabriel: Foster to Famous

Juan Gabriel: From Orphanage to the Divo of Juárez

Juan Gabriel is remembered as one of Mexico’s most beloved singers—a man whose ballads, anthems, and electric performances captured the hearts of millions. But before the fame, before the glittering
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Dania Ramirez: Foster to Famous

Dania Ramirez: Turning Childhood Separation Into Strength

Dania Ramirez is a familiar face on TV and film, from Heroes to Devious Maids to her current role as Captain Nikki Batista on Alert: Missing Persons Unit. But her
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Michelle Rodriguez: Foster to Famous

Michelle Rodriguez: From Foster Care to Fast & Furious Icon

Michelle Rodriguez is known worldwide for her tough, unforgettable roles in films like Fast & Furious and Avatar. But behind her fierce on-screen presence is a childhood experience that continues
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Rosie Perez: Foster to Famous

Rosie Perez: Foster care and using your voice

Rosie Perez didn’t have a typical start. At age 3, her mother placed her in a Catholic children’s home in Westchester, beginning years of her life spent in New York’s
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Zoe Saldana

Zoe Saldaña: From Kinship Care to Hollywood Icon

Zoe Saldaña’s journey to becoming one of Hollywood’s most recognizable stars started with both love and loss. Born in New Jersey in 1978 to a Puerto Rican mother and Dominican
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