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Charlize Theron at 2004 AFI Awards -
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South African Birthdate:
08/07/1975 Birthplace:
Benoni, South Africa photos   biography
South African actress Charlize Theron made Oscar and Golden Globe-worthy impressions with heavy-hitting dramatic roles which often saw her struggling to survive oppressive environments. Theron’s own experiences surviving the strife of an unstable childhood home gave her a strong perspective, as did the strong-willed independence that inspired her to head to Europe and begin a professional modeling career while she was still a teenager. But if the 5’10” blonde was misdiagnosed as merely an actress-turned-model for her early supporting roles, that persona was shattered with a pair of
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Grew up on family's farm in Benoni, South Africa
1981
Began studying ballet at age six
Danced professionally in Johannesberg
1991
At age 16, won an Italian modeling agency contest
1991
Moved to Milan and for the next year and traveled all over Europe modeling
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