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Young Surprise actress already forging a career

13-year-old starting to make a name for herself

Her resume speaks for itself.

Surprise actress Ellie Mae Smith has earned multiple awards for her work, including a youth Oscar. She has acted, written and directed several feature films. She has participated in numerous theater performances. Plus, she’s been nominated for the top acting award in Arizona.

And, oh yeah, she’s only 13.

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