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The poster child for relentless cheer and resilience, Kimmy Schmidt may be an abuse survivor but she's also a lover of dancing and karaoke, candy, and dolphins. See them in Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt.

A legendary warrior with a complicated relationship to the truth, Jaime Lannister is revered and reviled in equal measure See them in Game of Thrones.

It's hard enough fighting a war. But it's worse for Commander Shepard, knowing no matter how hard you try, you can't save them all. See them in Mass Effect.

Motivated by a strong sense of curiosity, fleet-footed Lina Mayfleet is happiest when she's on the move. See them in The City of Ember.

Elio Perlman likes the piano, peaches, and his father's new research assistant a little too much. See them in Call Me by Your Name.

This is not a democracy. According to Torrance Shipman, it's a "cheerocracy." See them in Bring It On.

Abbi Abrams is the ultimate wingwoman because she wants nothing more than to have a good time for its own sake. See them in Broad City.

Sydney Novak claims she’s “not special,” but her self-reportedly average life changes quickly once she begins to develop powers she can’t control. See them in I Am Not Okay With This.

Equal parts klutzy and clever, Ella is not afraid to take her fate into her own hands. See them in Ella Enchanted.

With his own ship, Peter Quill calls his own shots, and gets to fly from planet to planet blasting '70s pop hits and picking up alien chicks. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Veronica Sawyer thinks that if you were happy every day of your life you wouldn't be a human being, you'd be a game-show host. See them in Heathers.