The creator wanted to incorporate me singing on the show at some point. That was related because I, myself, sing. I went from originally being a hairdresser and owning a salon to being a manager of a local band. Q) What have you found challenging about portraying Becca?Ī) I think from the beginning the whole process of changing my character before we started shooting the character in Albuquerque. I’m very grateful for that because I get to play her. In that regard, Sofia and her team have been deeply involved. They want to make sure that this character can be considered as serious and as believable as everybody else on the show. I know this has been very important with my character because they have been trying to stand behind and give importance to a Latin character in mainstream America. But as far as the concept and pitching it to ABC I know her team sat down with them at the beginning and developing this idea with the studio. Sofia is so busy with her show that her partner, Luis Zea, has been on set more. From the get-go, she was really involved. How hands on has she been with “Killer Women?”Ī) She was one of the originators of the program and bringing the concept from Argentina to Hollywood. Q) Sofia Vergara is one of the Executive Producers on the show. That’s what I brought into the room and I don’t know if that is what convinced them, but that was my take on her and so far it has worked. We really, as Latin people, have physically and bodily more expressions than Americans generally. ![]() ![]() I brought that side of myself, being a Spanish speaking and having that movement with my body that maybe a stronger expression in my hands and face. What I envisioned was a woman that is not from here, but has that same strength, drive and intense personality who just happens to be from a Spanish speaking country. So, I was taking a step away from that and (of course) incorporating the sexiness and all the flavor of the essence to that because it is a part of it. That’s what I always think people think when they imagine a Latina woman, like with Sofia Vergara’s character on “ Modern Family.” I think that’s what people envision nowadays. By that, it is not necessarily this stereotype of the loud, brassy, over the top sexy character that we are tired of seeing portrayed on TV and film. So, it’s been a rollercoaster! But from the original material that I got, what I thought of her was a very strong personality of a Latina woman. They have even changed my profession and they changed my name. Q) What did you bring to the character that may not necessarily have been in the script?Ī) When I auditioned for it, the original script was very different than what ended up being the pilot and even since the pilot to what was shown. Now, I feel like it is part of me so closely that I feel like I’ve been involved with this for a very long time when it has just been months. Whether, physically, if I’m what they are looking for, that is out of my hands.” I just went in and did the take I had on Becca for them and they obviously liked it and it went forward. I don’t know how they are viewing her or imagine her, but I get this character. While reading the script though, I was like, “I get this woman. I thought, “There is no way I am going to get cast! People are not going to see me like that.” I remember talking to my manager and asking why was I going to go because it would be a waste of time for everybody. I am from Spain originally so every time I get Latina parts I get thrown back because I don’t specifically look Latina. ![]() Q) How did you get involved with the show?Ī) I was in Los Angeles last year for pilot season and I auditioned for the show. I know they are biased, but it was great to get this live sensation of people watching it while you are watching it and commenting on it. All we got from fans were all so positive that I just want to read those. For me, the best things to read are what your fans send you because there is a lot of meanness out there. I practiced before the show started though! The responses were really encouraging. I’m a newbie on Twitter so I had to call ABC Publicity to get a tutorial on how to live tweet. It was just so interesting and the moment Sofia Vergara started tweeting we all started to get into it. I am just crossing my fingers and we’ll see. It’s hard nowadays since there are so many shows being offered out there for audiences. Q) What kind of feedback did you receive about the premiere of “Killer Women?”Ī) It was exciting! It was great to see it with a bunch of family and friends and I hope to keep going.
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