(Almost) A Star

(Almost) A Star

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(Almost) A Star

2025

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Overview

In the pursuit of chasing her dreams, a young dancer must choose between her passion and the very roof over her head before reality takes its toll...

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12 members

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Macy Jahoda

Maylee Wilson

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Joshua Turpeau

Will Wilson

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David Hepburn

Frank

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Loye Hawkins

Allen Wilson (Grand Dad)

Loye Hawkins

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Sharon Alaina Stephen

Yevette Wilson (Mom)

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Virginio Damo

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Paloma Couto

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Troy Viel

Tiffany (Desk Girl)

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Ralph Cummings

Dancer

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Tye'e Govan

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Derrick Martin Jr.

Dancer

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Ethan Telfort

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