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- ↑ Axiaq, Joe (13 February 2019), "Frances Duca in 'Tuesday' at the Belvoir St Theatre", SBS Maltese
- ↑ Johansson, David (30 October 2017), "Maltese actress nominated for 'Australian Oscar'... alongside Nicole Kidman", Times of Malta