Ashley Ganger, 24, an Indian Canadian actor landed her first role on Netflix drama Grand Army, and has garnered critical acclaim for her portrayal of Meena Pakam. As the show’s break-out star, the second season has also been confirmed.
The new break-out star
Published by: Team GI Youth
Published on 01, Mar 2022
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