{{good article}} {{short description|British actor (born 1987)|bot=PearBOT 5}} {{EngvarB|date=October 2017}} {{Use dmy dates|date=October 2017}} {{Infobox person | name = Carl Au | birth_name = | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1987|3|24|df=yes}}<ref name=birthday /><ref name=tildeath /> | birth_place = Kirkby, Merseyside, England<ref name=comic /> | occupation = {{flatlist| * Actor * dancer * singer}} | years_active = 1998–present }} '''Carl Au''' (born 24 March 1987) is an English actor, dancer, and singer. He began his career as a child actor before receiving a scholarship to the Arts Educational School (ArtsEd), where he was awarded the inaugural Stephen Sondheim Society Prize.<ref name=award/> After graduating, Au returned to stage productions, primarily in the West End of London.
On television, Au made his debut as Barry Barry in the BBC drama ''Waterloo Road'' (2013–2014). He subsequently appeared in the plays ''Bright Phoenix'', ''Ostrich Boys'', and ''High Fidelity'', as well as being cast in a lead role in the 2017–2018 touring production of ''Cilla The Musical''. Au released his first single "Uncle" in November 2020.
== Early life == Au was born on 24 March 1987,<ref name=birthday>{{Cite tweet|number=580422040718557186|user=carl_au|first=Carl|last=Au|title=Thanks for my birthday tweets guys!! Feelin' the love|date=24 March 2015|access-date=21 March 2021}}</ref><ref name=tildeath /> in Kirkby, Merseyside.<ref name=comic>{{cite news |last1=Forrester |first1=Kate |title=Kirkby-born Waterloo Road star Carl Au laces up dancing shoes for Comic Relief |url=https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/kirkby-born-waterloo-road-star-carl-3323143 |access-date=26 August 2020 |work=Liverpool Echo |date=22 February 2013 |archive-date=24 February 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190224231411/https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/kirkby-born-waterloo-road-star-carl-3323143 |url-status=live }}</ref> He has British, Chinese and Irish heritage.<ref>{{Cite tweet|number=1355087124496834562|user=carl_au|first=Carl|last=Au|title=I'm proud of my heritage being a mix of British and Chinese origin. And with some Irish too. But when people of mixed heritage still hear the "You're not white enough" line.. things have got to change. #BAME #experience|date=29 January 2021|access-date=20 March 2021}}</ref> Au received scholarships to three musical theatre colleges to study acting and musical theatre. Philip Key of the ''Daily Post'' called this "an unprecedented event in show business".<ref name=key>{{cite news |last1=Key |first1=Philip |title=Arts Diary: Show a world away from Her Benny; Anne Dalton is producing a new musical. Philip Key reports. |url=https://www.thefreelibrary.com/Arts+Diary%3A+Show+a+world+away+from+Her+Benny%3B+Anne+Dalton+is...-a0134813448 |access-date=14 October 2020 |work=Daily Post |date=4 August 2005|via=The Free Library}}</ref> He opted to study at the Arts Educational Schools, London,<ref name=key /> where he graduated in 2008.<ref name=award />
== Career == Au began his stage career aged eleven.<ref name=kilkelly /> As a teenager, he appeared in ''Copperfield'', a musical based on Dickens’ David Copperfield. He also appeared as young Benny in the stage production of ''Her Benny'' at the Liverpool Empire Theatre.<ref name=key /> In August 2005, he starred in the futuristic musical ''Lorenzo's Quest'' as protagonist Lorenzo.<ref name=key /> The actor featured in the 2006–2007 pantomime of ''Robin Hood and The Babes in the Wood'' at the Bournemouth Pavilion with three of his fellow Arts Educational College classmates. The run consisted of 48 performances and for the majority of the run, the actor was ill; nevertheless, he appeared in all the performances.<ref name=panto>{{cite news |last1=Porter |first1=Hilary |title=Poorly pair made sure that panto went on... |url=https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/1102978.poorly-pair-made-sure-that-panto-went-on/ |access-date=2 September 2020 |work=Bournemouth Echo |date=4 January 2007}}</ref> In 2007, Au was invited to feature in the ''Barbara Cook and Friends'' charity gala show, organised for Barbara Cook's eightieth birthday. He dubbed it a "remarkable experience".<ref name=award /> From June to August 2008, Au appeared in the ensemble of ''High School Musical on Stage!'' for its London premiere at the Hammersmith Apollo.<ref name=hsm>{{cite news |last1=Shenton |first1=Mark |title=Disney's High School Musical Makes London Premiere June 28 |url=https://www.playbill.com/article/disneys-high-school-musical-makes-london-premiere-june-28-com-151258 |access-date=2 September 2020 |work=Playbill |date=28 June 2008 |archive-date=23 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210123025719/https://www.playbill.com/article/disneys-high-school-musical-makes-london-premiere-june-28-com-151258 |url-status=live }}</ref> Later that year, he appeared in the Oxford Playhouse's 2008–2009 pantomime ''Sleeping Beauty''.<ref>{{cite news |title=It's Panto Time 2008! |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/oxford/content/articles/2008/12/01/panto08_feature.shtml |access-date=2 September 2020 |work=BBC Oxford |date=1 December 2008 |archive-date=26 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250126183503/https://www.bbc.co.uk/oxford/content/articles/2008/12/01/panto08_feature.shtml |url-status=live }}</ref> He went on to appear at the 2009 Brit Awards as one of the Pet Shop Boys dancers<ref>{{cite web |title=Waterloo Road |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/profiles/gG7R87W033vlNYCGLrzbXS/waterloo-road |website=BBC Online |publisher=BBC |access-date=2 September 2020 |archive-date=28 August 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190828030241/https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/profiles/gG7R87W033vlNYCGLrzbXS/waterloo-road |url-status=live }}</ref> and has also performed with Lady Gaga.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Davy-Osborne |first1=Stephen |title=REVIEW: No Surprise Surprise for Cilla's opening night success |url=https://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/16086546.review-no-surprise-surprise-cillas-opening-night-success/ |access-date=14 October 2020 |work=Swindon Advertiser |date=14 March 2018}}</ref>
The actor played the role of Nephew Fred in the 2009 production of ''A Christmas Carol'' at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre.<ref name=fantasticks>{{cite news |title=Lorna Want and Luke Brady Lead Cast of The Fantasticks |url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/westend/article/Lorna-Want-and-Luke-Brady-Lead-Cast-of-THE-FANTASTICKS-20100315 |access-date=14 October 2020 |work=BroadwayWorld |date=15 March 2010 |archive-date=26 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250126183436/https://www.broadwayworld.com/westend/article/Lorna-Want-and-Luke-Brady-Lead-Cast-of-THE-FANTASTICKS-20100315 |url-status=live }}</ref> In March 2010, Au's casting as the mute in ''The Fantasticks'' was announced; the production began in the West End in May.<ref name=fantasticks /> Between September and October 2010, Au appeared in the West End production of ''Bells Are Ringing'' at the Union Theatre, London; he portrayed Carl.<ref name=bar>{{cite news |title=Marc Antolin, Carl Au Join Bells Are Ringing At Union Theatre |url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/westend/article/Marc-Antolin-Carl-Au-Join-BELLS-ARE-RINGING-At-Union-Theatre-20100907 |access-date=14 October 2020 |work=BroadwayWorld |date=7 September 2010 |archive-date=26 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250126183338/https://www.broadwayworld.com/westend/article/Marc-Antolin-Carl-Au-Join-BELLS-ARE-RINGING-At-Union-Theatre-20100907 |url-status=live }}</ref> In December 2010, it was announced that Au would join the West End cast of ''Jersey Boys'' as Joe Pesci, from 15 March 2011.<ref name=jb>{{cite news |title=Jon Lee Joins Cast Of Jersey Boys UK On March 15, 2011 |url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/westend/article/Jon-Lee-Joins-Cast-Of-JERSEY-BOYS-UK-On-March-15-2011-20101207 |access-date=14 October 2020 |work=BroadwayWorld |date=7 December 2010 |archive-date=21 March 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210321122353/https://www.broadwayworld.com/westend/article/Jon-Lee-Joins-Cast-Of-JERSEY-BOYS-UK-On-March-15-2011-20101207 |url-status=live }}</ref> At the Freedom Bar in London, the actor joined other West End actors in a one-night showcase of composer David Are songs, ''Slip Into Your Skin'', on 18 March 2012.<ref name=siys>{{cite news |title=Sharon D. Clarke and Carley Stenson to Star in Slip Into Your Skin, London, March 18 |url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/cabaret/article/Sharon-D-Clarke-and-Carley-Stenson-to-Star-in-SLIP-INTO-YOUR-SKIN-London-March-18-20120313 |access-date=14 October 2020 |work=BroadwayWorld |date=13 March 2012 |archive-date=21 March 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210321122356/https://www.broadwayworld.com/cabaret/article/Sharon-D-Clarke-and-Carley-Stenson-to-Star-in-SLIP-INTO-YOUR-SKIN-London-March-18-20120313 |url-status=live }}</ref>
In 2012, Au was cast in the BBC school drama ''Waterloo Road'' as troublesome student Barry Barry. The character was introduced as part of a family headed by accredited actress Zöe Lucker.<ref name=wr>{{cite news |last1=Kilkelly |first1=Daniel |title='Waterloo Road' role for ex-'EastEnders' star Zöe Lucker |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/a389400/waterloo-road-role-for-ex-eastenders-star-ze-lucker/ |access-date=11 January 2019 |work=Digital Spy |publisher=Hearst Magazines UK |date=25 June 2012 |archive-date=21 March 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210321122359/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/a389400/waterloo-road-role-for-ex-eastenders-star-ze-lucker/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The role marks Au's first television credit.<ref name=kilkelly /> After appearing in two series, Au departed the drama and filmed his final scenes in October 2013.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Kilkelly |first1=Daniel |title=Waterloo Road: Carl Au on Barry Barry exit, future career plans |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/a554118/waterloo-road-carl-au-on-barry-barry-exit-future-career-plans/ |access-date=13 January 2019 |work=Digital Spy |publisher=Hearst Magazines UK |date=26 February 2014 |archive-date=21 March 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210321122401/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/a554118/waterloo-road-carl-au-on-barry-barry-exit-future-career-plans/ |url-status=live }}</ref> ''Daily Mirror''{{'s}} Clemmie Moodie praised Au's performance in ''Waterloo Road'', opining that he managed to "effortlessly nail [his] delivery every time".<ref>{{cite news |last1=Moodie |first1=Clemmie |title=School Daze; How I spent a day as an extra on kids' TV hit show.. and ended up as class dunce; Exclusive: Our Clemmie joins Waterloo Road |url=https://www.questia.com/read/1G1-341864134/school-daze-how-i-spent-a-day-as-an-extra-on-kids |access-date=15 January 2019 |work=Daily Mirror |date=5 September 2013 |archive-date=21 March 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210321122349/https://www.gale.com/databases/questia |url-status=live }}</ref> The actor received a fanbase from his time on the drama and his fans continued to watch his stage roles.<ref name=kilkelly>{{cite news |last1=Kilkelly |first1=Daniel |title=Waterloo Road's Carl Au reveals life after Barry Barry role |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/a605020/waterloo-roads-carl-au-reveals-life-after-barry-barry-role/ |access-date=26 August 2020 |work=Digital Spy |publisher=Hearst Magazines UK |date=21 October 2014 |archive-date=21 March 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210321122417/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/a605020/waterloo-roads-carl-au-reveals-life-after-barry-barry-role/ |url-status=live }}</ref> In February 2013, Au appeared in the ''Let's Dance For Comic Relief'' competition alongside four of his ''Waterloo Road'' co-stars. They performed a Spice Girls number dressed as the girl group; Au performed as Melanie C, which he was pleased with as he was the only performer who did not wear high heels.<ref name=comic /> The actor told Kate Forrester of the ''Liverpool Echo'' that he relished the chance to "dance, sing and act all at the [same] time".<ref name=comic />
After leaving ''Waterloo Road'', Au moved to London where he moved into a flat with friends. Shortly after, he auditioned for the lead, Alan 'Icarus' Flynn, in the play ''Bright Phoenix'' at the Everyman Theatre, Liverpool.<ref name=kilkelly /> The play ran throughout October 2014.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Meads |first1=Glenn |title=Cast: Everyman's Bright Phoenix |url=https://www.whatsonstage.com/liverpool-theatre/news/cast-everymans-bright-phoenix_35530.html |access-date=26 August 2020 |work=WhatsOnStage.com |date=3 September 2014 |archive-date=21 March 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210321122413/https://www.whatsonstage.com/liverpool-theatre/news/cast-everymans-bright-phoenix_35530.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Au enjoyed returning to theatre as he liked "the adrenaline that you can get from the audience".<ref name=kilkelly /> Au guest-starred in an episode of BBC medical drama ''Casualty'' in September 2014,<ref name=doctors /><ref>{{Cite episode|title=Home|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b04jmd4s|series=Casualty|series-link=Casualty (TV series)|credits=Mark Catley (writer); Joss Agnew (director); Jonathan Phillips (producer)|network=BBC|station=BBC One|airdate=20 September 2014|access-date=24 December 2014|archive-date=21 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210321122425/https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b04jmd4s|url-status=live}}</ref> and the following year, he appeared in an episode of ''Doctors'' as anxiety sufferer Karl Moran.<ref name=doctors>{{cite news |last1=Kilkelly |first1=Daniel |title=Waterloo Road actor Carl Au to guest star in Doctors this month |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/doctors/a668147/waterloo-road-actor-carl-au-to-guest-star-in-doctors-this-month/ |access-date=26 August 2020 |work=Digital Spy |publisher=Hearst Magazines UK |date=12 September 2015 |archive-date=21 March 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210321122402/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/doctors/a668147/waterloo-road-actor-carl-au-to-guest-star-in-doctors-this-month/ |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2016, Au was cast in the ''Till Death Us Do Part'' episode of ''The Lost Sitcoms'' series. He was delighted to be cast as his late grandfather was a fan of the sitcom.<ref name="tildeath">{{cite news |last1=Shennan |first1=Paddy |title=Kirkby actor recreates 'randy Scouse git' role for return of Till Death Us Do Part |url=https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/kirkby-actor-recreates-randy-scouse-11794416 |access-date=26 August 2020 |work=Liverpool Echo |date=28 August 2016 |archive-date=21 March 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210321122409/https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/kirkby-actor-recreates-randy-scouse-11794416 |url-status=live }}</ref> That same year, the actor appeared in the Belgrade Theatre's production of ''Ostrich Boys''. George Attwell of ''The Stage'' called the actor's performance "cartoonish yet consistently funny".<ref name=ob>{{cite news |last1=Attwell |first1=George |title=Ostrich Boys |url=https://www.thestage.co.uk/reviews/ostrich-boys-review-at-belgrade-theatre-coventry--snappy-but-unsatisfying |access-date=26 August 2020 |work=The Stage |date=14 September 2016 |archive-date=21 March 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210321122400/https://www.thestage.co.uk/reviews/ostrich-boys-review-at-belgrade-theatre-coventry--snappy-but-unsatisfying |url-status=live }}</ref> Au was cast as Bobby in the 2017 touring production of ''Cilla The Musical'', a biopic musical about the early career and music of Cilla Black.<ref name=cilla>{{cite news |last1=Bowie-Sell |first1=Daisy |title=Full casting for Cilla the Musical |url=https://www.whatsonstage.com/bath-theatre/news/full-casting-cilla-musical-andrew-lancel_44491.html |access-date=15 October 2020 |work=WhatsOnStage.com |date=30 August 2017 |archive-date=21 March 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210321122411/https://www.whatsonstage.com/bath-theatre/news/full-casting-cilla-musical-andrew-lancel_44491.html |url-status=live }}</ref> In September 2019, it was announced that Au would star as Dick in the UK premiere of the musical ''High Fidelity'' at the Turbine Theatre, running between October and December 2019.<ref name=hf>{{cite news |title=Oliver Ormson and full cast announced for the UK première of High Fidelity: A Musical |url=https://www.bestoftheatre.co.uk/blog/post/high-fidelity-musical-casting |access-date=2 September 2020 |work=BestofTheatre.co.uk |date=24 September 2019 |archive-date=21 March 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210321122402/https://www.bestoftheatre.co.uk/blog/post/high-fidelity-musical-casting |url-status=live }}</ref>
Au released his debut single, "Uncle", on 1 November 2020, under the stage name '''Au'''.<ref name=uncle>{{cite tweet|number=1322480617632731136|user=carl_au|first=Carl|last=Au|title=Uncle Out Tomorrow. 01.11.2020 #madewithlove #forthelittleone #NicnJohn #Uncle #Au|date=31 October 2020|access-date=20 March 2021}}</ref> He announced the single two days prior to its release on his social media accounts. It is about him learning that he is about to be an uncle, and was released on his nephew's due date.<ref>{{cite tweet|number=1322190553346433024|user=carl_au|first=Carl|last=Au|title=*ANNOUNCEMENT* Those photos I've posted tell their story but are a part of a much bigger story. My beautiful Sister is due to have her first child – expecting on 1st November 2020. Anytime now!! As well as making things, i wrote a song I'd like to dedicate to the bun in the oven|date=30 October 2020|access-date=20 March 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite tweet|number=1322190554822791168|user=carl_au|first=Carl|last=Au|title=Nic and John, and hope it resonates with anyone who has children, brothers and sisters, aunties and uncles, and grandparents. The song tells my story from when I first heard the news from a soon-to-be Uncles perspective. I hope you enjoy! Out on their due date: 1st November x|date=30 October 2020|access-date=20 March 2021}}</ref> In November 2023, Au guest starred in another episode of ''Doctors'', now portraying Josh Harker.<ref name="Harker">{{cite news |last1=Timblick |first1=Simon |title=Doctors spoilers: Bear Sylvester saves a life! |url=https://www.whattowatch.com/spoilers/doctors-spoilers-bear-sylvester-saves-a-life |access-date=21 November 2023 |archive-date=21 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231121162655/https://www.whattowatch.com/spoilers/doctors-spoilers-bear-sylvester-saves-a-life |url-status=live }}</ref>
== Filmography == === Television === {| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" |- ! scope="col" | Year ! scope="col" | Title ! scope="col" | Role ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Notes ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{abbr|Ref(s)|References}} |- ! scope="row"| 2013–2014 | ''Waterloo Road'' | Barry Barry | Regular role | style="text-align:center;"| <ref name=wr /> |- ! scope="row"| 2013 | ''Let's Dance For Comic Relief'' | Melanie C | | style="text-align:center;"| <ref name=comic /> |- ! scope="row"| 2014 | ''Casualty'' | Danny Smith | Guest role | style="text-align:center;"| <ref name=doctors /> |- ! scope="row"| 2015 | ''Doctors'' | Karl Moran | Guest role | style="text-align:center;"| <ref name=doctors /> |- ! scope="row"| 2016 | ''The Lost Sitcoms'' | Mike Rawlins | ''Till Death Us Do Part'' special | style="text-align:center;"| <ref name=tildeath /> |- ! scope="row"| 2023 | ''Doctors'' | Josh Harker | Guest role | style="text-align:center;"| <ref name=Harker/> |}
=== Stage === {| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" |- ! scope="col" | Year ! scope="col" | Production ! scope="col" | Role ! scope="col" | Location ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{abbr|Ref(s)|References}} |- | {{unknown}} | ''Copperfield'' | {{unknown}} | {{unknown}} | style="text-align:center;"| <ref name=key /> |- ! scope="row"| 2002 | ''Her Benny'' | Young Benny | Liverpool Empire Theatre | style="text-align:center;"| <ref name=key /> |- ! scope="row"| 2005 | ''Lorenzo's Quest'' | Lorenzo | Crosby Civic Hall | style="text-align:center;"| <ref name=key /> |- ! scope="row"| 2006–2007 | ''Robin Hood and The Babes in the Wood'' | {{unknown}} | Bournemouth Pavilion | style="text-align:center;"| <ref name=panto /> |- ! scope="row"| 2008 | ''High School Musical on Stage!'' | Ensemble | Hammersmith Apollo | style="text-align:center;"| <ref name=hsm /> |- ! scope="row"| 2008–2009 | ''Sleeping Beauty'' | Ensemble | Oxford Playhouse | style="text-align:center;"| <ref name=panto /> |- ! scope="row"| 2009 | ''A Christmas Carol'' | Nephew Fred | Birmingham Repertory Theatre | style="text-align:center;"| <ref name=fantasticks /> |- ! scope="row"| 2010 | ''The Fantasticks'' | The mute | The Duchess Theatre | style="text-align:center;"| <ref name=fantasticks /> |- ! scope="row"| 2010 | ''Bells Are Ringing'' | Carl | Union Theatre, London | style="text-align:center;"| <ref name=bar /> |- ! scope="row"| 2011 | ''Jersey Boys'' | Joe Pesci | Prince Edward Theatre | style="text-align:center;"| <ref name=jb /> |- ! scope="row"| 2012 | ''Slip Into Your Skin'' | Himself | Freedom Bar, London | style="text-align:center;"| <ref name=siys /> |- ! scope="row"| 2014 | ''Bright Phoenix'' | Alan 'Icarus' Flynn | Everyman Theatre, Liverpool | style="text-align:center;"| <ref name=kilkelly /> |- ! scope="row"| 2016 | ''Ostrich Boys'' | Sim | Belgrade Theatre | style="text-align:center;"| <ref name=ob /> |- ! scope="row"| 2017–2018 | ''Cilla The Musical'' | Bobby | Touring production | style="text-align:center;"| <ref name=cilla /> |- ! scope="row"| 2019 | ''High Fidelity'' | Dick | Turbine Theatre | style="text-align:center;"| <ref name=hf /> |- |}
== Discography == === As lead artist === {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" ! Title ! Year ! Album ! {{abbr|Ref(s)|References}} |- ! scope="row"| "Uncle" | 2020 | {{N/A|Non-album single}} | style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=uncle/> |- |}
== Awards and nominations == {| class="wikitable sortable" ! Year ! Association ! Category ! Result ! class="unsortable"| {{abbr|Ref(s)|References}} |- | 2007 | The Stephen Sondheim Society | The Stephen Sondheim Society Prize for Student Performer of the Year | {{won}} | style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=award>{{cite news |title=SSSSPOTY 2007 |url=https://www.sondheimsociety.com/2007 |access-date=2 September 2020 |work=The Stephen Sondheim Society |archive-date=21 March 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210321122413/https://www.sondheimsociety.com/2007 |url-status=live }}</ref> |- |}
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