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“In the two months before my audition, I didn’t have a stable place to stay. I was struggling at work and almost needed surgery,” she revealed. “Being on that stage was a relief. I hadn’t felt that kind of joy for months. I almost fell into depression, but I managed to push through. That’s why the performance was so emotional for me.”