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Charlize Theron, an acclaimed actress and film producer, hails from South Africa where she was born in 1975. Her career trajectory began as a model at the tender age of 16 when she won a local modeling contest in Salerno. This win took her to Milan and later New York, where her journey into the world of ballet started. However, due to knee injuries, Theron had to say goodbye to dancing and shifted her focus towards acting. Theron's breakthrough role came with Monster in which she portrayed serial killer Aileen Wuornos. It is this role that brought Theron international acclaim for her exceptional talent. She bagged an Academy Award for Best Actress along with numerous other accolades for this performance making history by becoming the first South African ever to win an Oscar in a major acting category. In addition to being recognized as one of Hollywood's most talented actresses,Theron has also made significant contributions behind the camera through Denver and Delilah Productions - her own production company. The firm has produced many successful films including Atomic Blonde, Long Shot, and several others wherein Theron not only acted but also played a crucial part as a producer. In recognition of both her on-screen performances and off-screen efforts within the industry, Time Magazine named Charlize Theron among its list of 100 most influential people globally.

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