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Deak Evgenikos (born December 13, 1977)[ citation needed ] is an American actress originally from New Jersey. She is best known for her role in Jamie Babbit's film Itty Bitty Titty Committee, a girl-powered romantic comedy that explores themes such as lesbianism and female empowerment. [1]

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Evgenikos graduated from Sarah Lawrence College before beginning her acting career, starring in Guinevere Turner's short film "Hummer" in 2003. She appeared in the films "Frozen Smile" and "Hung" in 2005 before being cast in the role of Meat in Itty Bitty Titty Committee. Go Magazine listed her as one of its "100 Women We Love."

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
2007 Itty Bitty Titty Committee Meat
2009 The Taking of Pelham 123 ESU Two
2010The OwlsCricket

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  1. "Itty Bitty Titty Committee | Frameline31 | Jamie Babbitt | USA". Archived from the original on 2008-07-07. Retrieved 2009-03-25.