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www.MOSTmag.com // CELEBRITY MAGAZINE // 85MOSTAs the second youngest of four siblings, are your siblings pursuing similar goals? How have they influenced your career?DANIKA My older sister Mani is actually an incredible actress. I%u2019ve always really looked up to her and her work, so that in itself has been an influence. She%u2019s been taking time off to attend NYU, but whenever you have a family member with whom you share a passion with, it definitely pushes you in your work to take bigger steps.MOSTYou stated in an interview with Bellus Magazine that dance is, %u201cA great way to let loose and express yourself.%u201d Is dance still a part of your life?DANIKA It definitely is! I mean I%u2019m not a competition dancer anymore, and with work and all, I have less time for it, but I still try to fit in a class or two whenever I get the chance. Once a dancer, always a dancer! It will always be one of my favorite forms of expression.MOSTHow do you feel that your upbringing shaped your career?DANIKA Well, to be honest, my upbringing has been pretty unorthodox, but I couldn%u2019t be more proud. My parents have always gone above and beyond to support my siblings and me. They%u2019ve always encouraged us to go after our passions and to never give up, even when it seemed ridiculous to everyone else. We%u2019re all definitely very driven, independent, and supportive of each other and I think that%u2019s something that would translate into any career, really. MOSTWho is the most inspirational figure for you in your field?DANIKA Any female that breaks the status quo and stands up for herself!By Sabina Bloom