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“When you know who you are, you’re much more open to opportunities and much less afraid of rejection.”

What pulled you into film and TV in the first place?

I have been addicted to TV series since I was a teenager. The kind of addiction where you start something and the rest of the world disappears. Stranger Things. Grey’s Anatomy. Anne with an E. Friends. I watched all of them the same way: completely convinced I was living inside that world.

What I felt watching those shows was the same thing I felt the first time I saw Wicked, when I was eleven years old. A sense that I could be anything. That feeling is what pulled me into performing.

Something I have never said publicly: even though I studied English for years, what actually made me fluent was watching my favorite series and movies. I lived inside those episodes. The language came from there.

Now I am on the other side. I graduated from AMDA, performed in two professional musicals in New York, and took my first steps in front of a camera. I was part of the short film Are You Happy? directed by MJ Romero Coy, and a poetic short film by ES Productions NYC. Every time I am on set I think about those teenage nights watching someone on screen and feeling like that kind of life was possible.

I want to be that for someone else.

What do you think the industry gets most wrong about women like you?

I think the industry sometimes underestimates how multifaceted women can be. We don’t fit into just one category, and I love seeing more stories that allow women to be funny, vulnerable, ambitious, and strong all at once.

What does success mean to you?

To me, success means waking up every day knowing I’m doing what I love. But beyond that, it means inspiring others the way I was inspired growing up. If my journey encourages someone to believe in themselves or to take the first step toward their own dream, then I know I’m making a difference, and that’s success to me.

What are you most proud of that most people don’t know about?

I’m proud of how much I’ve grown, not just as a performer, but as a person. Moving to New York meant starting from scratch. I had to build a life, find my community, and create opportunities for myself while pursuing my career. Looking back, I’m proud of everything I’ve built, because every friendship, every opportunity, and every step forward has been earned. Those are the achievements that mean the most to me.

What keeps you going when the industry makes it hard?

I’m still figuring that out, to be honest. This industry isn’t easy, and I think that’s true for everyone. What I’ve learned so far is that taking care of my mental health and remembering my own worth have to come first. When you feel grounded and confident in who you are, you can show up, do your best work, and not let every opinion or setback define you. I’ve learned to focus my energy on the people and opportunities that truly matter, and that keeps me moving forward.