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Child, listen, it was so hard for me not to say a word!
Throughout season two, I saw constant obstacle after obstacle for her.
And, through all the obstacles, she was someone who always prevailed even in the worst of circumstances.
Shes in a relationship now.
Shes definitely healthier and shes achieving and pushing for more in life.
Shes got a love, girl, and he loves her down, girl.
The hospital scene
Ive known Billy since I was 19.
And thats what made it so easy for us to work together.
I couldnt ask for any better.
Thats how I channel the moments that Blanca has to be strong.
People would tell me they had a feeling of nervousness watching the show.
You just never know what might happen, especially with them being Black trans women or Latina trans women.
We already know whats stacked up against them, so its possible that Blanca could die.
It was extremely heavy, emotionally.
I was very, very young when I knew about the HIV and AIDS epidemic.
But I also had a mother who had friends who were affected by the epidemic.
The world is in complete shock and its reminiscent of what happened in the 80s.
Theyre just simply human beings, existing.
Youre gonna have tolip-sync Whitney.
And I said, Whitney Houston, girl?
I went home and rehearsed constantly.
When I was younger, I was in a group and we sang the national anthem at a stadium.
I knew I had to serve her right.
So, that was nerve-racking in and of itself.
It was hard at times, but it was beautiful.
Usually, Im set when it comes to the more dramatic scenes.
Im really comfortable and confident cause thats where my craft lies.
I was really happy with it, but scared as hell.
The costume designers are beyond amazing on this show.
They just made sure I felt good and was comfortable and I feel so indebted to them.
It was in the script that I would reveal the jumpsuit when I sang at the rockets red glare.
But no one on set knew, except Janet and our showrunner Steven Canals and the costume designers.
I remember feeling nervous, excited, and liberated.
