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Sara Loscos working on an accent exercise. (Photo provided by Sara Loscos)

Having an Accent in America: An Actor Speaks

September 21, 2013Arts, Culture & Media

When Spanish-speaking actresses come to this country, they often spend a bundle on trying to lose their accents. But these days,a Latino accent can be an asset. Sara Loscos of Feet in Two Worlds has the story.

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