The Story Behind Stephanie Beatriz's Audition for "Brooklyn Nine-Nine"

Stephanie Beatriz shares a funny story about auditioning for the role of Rosa Diaz on "Brookyln Nine-Nine" with Andy Samberg.
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[@adamkalb1]

Have you seen The Crayon? Stephanie Beatriz really got range with different voices! In that play, she plays a pre-teen, but not in the same way that she did another pre-teen's voice in Twelve Forever (she was a guest in the 2-parter Locked Out Forever). The amazing thing about The Crayon is, it is the most-viewed video on the Young Storytellers KZbin channel. It is clear that many people today like Stephanie Beatriz. November 21, 2020, 10:47pm

[@benbourne54645]

until you air some new episodes i will no longer watch you again.

[@jetman1895]

This woman is so chatty, Rosa Diaz would definitely hate her.

[@dee2210]

Wat you do expect in a chat show?

[@yobama9890]

@@dee2210 R/whooosh

[@k00091]

@@yobama9890 shut the fuck up dude

[@MultiFirelover]

@@k00091 lol wtf

[@sujitbose5094]

@@k00091 r/whoooos

[@funnyfriendzonedguy8010]

Rosa Rosa Rosa Rosaaaa Sincerely yours : Judy

[@Batman6544]

😂😂😂😂

[@Batman6544]

Judyyyyyy!

[@KTHedleyBassoon]

Funny FriendZoned Guy you added one extra

[@jackseaward2376]

I can’t quite think of yo last name baaaaaaby

[@topman8565]

Rosaaaa

[@pucklife3370]

She is the perfect Rosa, and I’m so glad that didn’t call the character “Megan”.

[@slushpuppie19]

Lol ikr. Megan ha

[@meowdyllic]

m e g a n

[@grinsplit444]

Emily Goldfinch

[@AutumnOnFire]

Yeah, imagine if we didn't get Doug Judy's "Rosa, rosa ROOOOOHHHHHHHOOOOOOOHHHHHSAAA!"

[@iabbott4972]

@@AutumnOnFire idk how we'd live without it

[@KelliMarissa]

Oh man her normal voice sounds so odd coming out of Rosa's mouth hahaha

[@keranhuang]

kelli???

[@stralbem]

If you rewatch the first few episodes, she actually sounds like this as Rosa. Then it got deeper

[@ellamadge1907]

I know right

[@lunajakov8825]

Exactly what i was thinking 😅

[@cbgbstew4072]

Yes! It caught me off guard immediately!

[@karinamcevoy6542]

Her voice is an octave higher in real life omg

[@abbashussain7298]

like 6 octaves though

[@terrijkerr3091]

Karina McEvoy ikr like omg it is FREAKY

[@ssss-fe1uv]

That's why she does the new York accent so well in the hairdresser scene

[@Dan-tf9kb]

@@ssss-fe1uv That's what I was thinking when I watched that scene

[@kekeawyong6428]

@@ssss-fe1uv yeapp she sounds exactly the same when she went undercovers !!!

[@imaEnVideo]

"There's no way that a network is gonna cast two latinas. That doesn't happen" I think I just realized, B99 is the only show with two latinas. And two black men of authority. And two fat men. B99 is the only fukin show who doesn't have a cast of "one of each minority and then white dudes", and guess what? It's the show with the best characters over there.

[@ianstephenson9721]

imaginationLP And 2 LGBT

[@Lost-iq8pw]

Adam What’s wrong with LGBT?

[@maryan0285]

Absolutely

[@Adam-cj2jg]

Lost everything, bunch of DEGENS

[@alexkhuat2726]

Donald Duterte Holt and Kevin

[@SofiaCavalcante]

"i cried because there is no way a network is gonna cast two Latinas" broke my heart

[@electricladyland4421]

it’s crazy especially for a show set in NYC!

[@mayoluck]

Lations get screwed in TV, make up majority of the minority population and get very lil representation and never complain. Blk ppl get half the representation with being one the smallest minority in the country and still complain there isnt enough blk ppl on tv.

[@electricladyland4421]

Mayo Luck I think it’s important to stand up to injustice! Everyone should be adequately represented.

[@MariaClara-zy6ub]

Its tru i love this so much its diversity like you have two characters that are a part of LGBTQ and two black stong men and two strong latinas i love this show so much

[@bucketboydee4727]

Mayo Luck Black people do NOT get “half the representation” that’s just not true at all. They might get more representation than latinos but that’s because black culture is more known in the us than Latino culture.

[@SparkzMxzXZ]

imagine her casted as amy, having to do amy scenes with jake. omg

[@nisteven]

SparkzMxzXZ that just seems so freaking wrong

[@jussomeguy592]

@@nisteven why?

[@badasshuh69]

@@jussomeguy592 yes 1 week ago 1 week ago

[@badasshuh69]

@@jussomeguy592 lmao

[@bezerkoid]

@@jussomeguy592 I think at this point everyone seems set in their roles.

[@november9450]

It’s weird because I’m so used to her being no expression at all

[@ronaldorosario5213]

They had a movie with stephanie beatriz and aubrey plaza, they were so girly there.

[@GildofRoger]

But at least she still sounds the same as Rosa tho

[@lucienicole4000]

I was "what's wrong with her eyebrows ? And her mouth is doing this weird thing again ??"

[@francessautencio]

Sameee

[@thomasesr]

Two whites, two latinas, two blacks and two fats. Best show.

[@filip3148]

#fatlivesmatter !

[@jaskii6879]

2members of lgbt

[@marmorealcandors]

and one Gina

[@MrTaktic121]

😕and a redhead

[@k.a.m_dh9959]

@tincho yeah apparently shows and whatnot suck nowadays if their not super diverse.

[@jazmin9136]

two latinas two black men two members of the lgbt community four men that are comfortable with their masculinity a redhead ...and a Hitchcock and a Scully this is why I love brooklyn nine nine

[@kkevinypastor]

NINE NINE !!

[@williamorensky4785]

Ok who’s the redhead...

[@G4N3]

@@williamorensky4785 gina

[@annabethchase4474]

@@williamorensky4785 that's what I was thinking

[@nailahchy1844]

3 LGBT if you count Kevin as well

[@krabbykrabby8818]

1. Her voice is soothing 2. I like how the interviewer let her talk and didn't try to interrupt her but actually listened. Many people don't do that.

[@morgand.schrader1121]

Number 2 is a really good observation!

[@albinocyclopse9952]

YES! I love when interviewers ask their questions and then SHUT UP so the person can answer them

[@chrisreager2614]

Well said!

[@_Gnome.]

my mother told me that this woman has lazy eyes

[@slipperyjim1497]

I find her natural voice has way too much vocal fry. Her Rosa voice is so much easier to listen to.

[@violetvoices7961]

“There’s no way a network is going to cast two latinas”Dude, my heart broke. Latina power girl! 💕

[@TheRudgeFam]

when i watched the show i was shocked that they cast two black men! and i totally didn't even think about the fact that we don't usually see two latina women! my heart broke when i heard her say that too! thank goodness tv is changing for the better!

[@elmyy3870]

the second i read this was the exact time when she said it oml

[@MissingSirius]

Legitimately teared up when she said that.

[@cian9393]

Probably because the characters werent made for latino actors

[@slayerbot1394]

@@cian9393 i thought it was 'cause sitcoms barely have 2 latinas unless it revolves around 2 latinas, which B99 doesn't

[@Mercedes.666]

"Tough, smart, scary as hell"

[@martinkaradjov6153]

@@seeingstarlight ok ok ok ok ok

[@k.r4748]

cool cool cool cool cool cool cool cool cool

[@azizanur5857]

Toit

[@aesketches]

Noice

[@ItsyFortnite]

smort

[@sssophie9292]

Tbh I'd never really noticed the show had two Latinas. It is a diverse cast and that's brilliant and that's how it should be. I'm glad they say in interviews how there are two latina actresses in the cast though just to kind of shed a light on how odd it is that it is a rarity. We should have more inclusion and representation across the board! :)

[@wunzeptepwun6175]

The best thing I loved about Nine-Nine is that they don't make it look forced. Heck, in terms of representing different sexualities/sexual preferences, they handled it in a non-forced, very natural, and very realistic fashion with, ofcourse, the necessary theatrics and comedic tone to them.

[@moniquecummings921]

@@wunzeptepwun6175 And they even included *shudders* Straight white people *faints*

[@zuzachmiel359]

I honestly recomend "One day at a time". Show that shows almost (if not all) social problems

[@honeyvenarth9265]

Two latina gurls Two black dads Two white dudes Two big babies And Gina

[@8Rincewind]

@@honeyvenarth9265 I love that Gina is her own category.

[@pinkgiraffe378]

I can't imagine her being Amy she just suits Rosa.

[@akiladesilva7422]

And I cant imagine anyone rather than Melissa Fumero to play Amy

[@Epanyo]

Yeah is good that she’s Rosa not Nerdy Amy

[@geoffreyhooker9005]

I can't imagine Jake falling for her

[@CoffeeLiberal]

her real voice....omg. i had no idea. this is why i love tv/movies.

[@terrijkerr3091]

CoffeeLiberal saaame just to like compare rl to characters

[@hairydiablo1326]

If you like this, look up Jenette Goldstein. She played Vasquez in Aliens. She's a white Californian mom type! Blew my mind when I saw her speaking in behind the scenes stuff! I was like, "Who is this chick? I don't remember her from the movie!?" She was also the foster mom in Terminator 2: Judgement Day! kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKDZhJ6pYqp7fJo

[@corvinreigar]

I adore both voices I could listen to her all day

[@Catz1a]

i would pay to see this audition tape

[@ItsyFortnite]

shut up and take my money (noice, toit, smort)

[@jamieleigh2462]

@@ItsyFortnite Titel of your Sex tape

[@iabbott4972]

@@jamieleigh2462 cool cool cool cool cool

[@mahay7038]

I Abbott 1000 push ups?

[@renameagain5808]

@@jamieleigh2462 oh daaaaamn

[@dylbobstudios2153]

Meghan Meghan Meghaaaan. Doesn’t sound as good as Rosa Rosa Rosaaaa

[@galacticwarlock2271]

every rose has it's thorns.

[@LadyVenVen]

Ok Bandit chill :P

[@Christs_Soldier]

But Key and Peele fans would know "Meegan", on the other hand, is a whole other story

[@anaa9245]

I low key want to see Stephanie’s audition for Amy

[@kasperstenbom]

Steph is perfect as miss Rosa Diaz!

[@AkramDeX]

Rosa Roooooosa , are you single yet ?

[@valstrom7672]

"miss Rosa Diaz" I read that with the Pontiac bandit's voice

[@kylemacdonald4653]

NINE NINE!

[@III0En0III]

Kyle MacDonald like for Rigby

[@cracker211000]

NINE NINE!!!!!!!!!!!

[@DSMTheEditor]

NINE NINE!

[@talhahmahmood837]

NEIN NEIN!!!

[@aristotleponepule4991]

Talhah Mahmood GAS ZE JUICE

[@Lycanrai]

It's really sad to hear something like "There's no way that a network is gonna cast two latinas."

[@letsgoscoutside4910]

It's also untrue cos it does happen lol

[@lilekoe1]

Let's Go Scoutside you didn’t get the point.. obviously she didn’t mean it as an absolute fact and that there’s not one other show in the world with two latinas 🙄 she meant it as in general cause like every clued up person knows, this is a white mans world and these shows do these inclusions of non whites usually just to hit a quota or something. The issue around Diversity and inclusion and integration isn’t a myth, it ain’t made up, it’s evidently very real. But I’m not surprised you didn’t understand or realise this with your white privilege masking reality.

[@wolftownesque]

@@letsgoscoutside4910 which other shows in which the background of the story is not based on latino heritage, have two different latinos been cast in?

[@akhsdenlew1861]

@@lilekoe1 a white world... u're definetly 40 years behind. Shows are literally canceled if they don't include blacks, gays, whites, latinas and basically everything. Hell they even casted achilies as a black african...

[@Thrifty032781]

What are they supposed to do? A TV show has a limited number of openings for cast members. If you want to make good entertainment, you need to cast for talent and chemistry among the cast. Not just deal out cards from some diversity deck. Having a fun, prestigious job in show business is not a civil right. It's a privilege.

[@viraj6262]

Tis is like the only show where they have every race, every gender and every type of people but it just comes together sooo perfectly that you don't even notice the characters are so diverse. it doesn't feel like they used people other than whites because it was a formality. Its just sooooo *PERFECT*

[@skrevel]

For starters, are there any significant Asian characters that I didn't notice? Like, B99 is more diverse than many other shows but it's a huge stretch to say that it has "every type of people."

[@pannycostara7534]

@@skrevel maybe not as part of the main cast but if you look at all the characters that appear there's a fair few Asian characters that come into it. I think you're just picking apart what the guy commented for no reason. The main cast consists of a variety of different people and is still one of the most diverse out there. So you can pick apart his comment for brownie points but the show is still very diverse

[@lemonqvartz]

@@pannycostara7534 "for brownie points" why are u pissed at a very simple correction

[@catherinec2327]

Noine Noine is AMAZING!!! Best show ever.

[@hendricklamar6558]

my muffin and my head and my muffin!!

[@albertgoodwin1743]

Cwatherine C I

[@bluerose1535]

Baba booey

[@dreww304]

noice

[@ryanjung6120]

Sour can you hear me? I want you to go to jail for this.

[@Sam-rv5bd]

She's so ADORABLE and had a little fangirl moment about Andy

[@a-bittersweet-tragedy0203]

She’s not wrong about the whole Latina thing

[@user-bt4xf5gc5t]

obviously she is wrong ...

[@hughobyrne8921]

Андрей Андреев how?

[@damla5665]

Gabriel what show???? lmaooo. so many shows only have one token poc person and that’s it. also so many times i’ve seen poc get killed first or written out of story.

[@k.a.m_dh9959]

@@damla5665 like wtf are you on about, I guess you only read from buzzfeed and watch vox. Get your head out of your crazy sjw ass

[@damla5665]

Young Flapjacks yeah and you have been brainwashed by the videos on your recommended list made by manipulative cash grabbers. i feel sorry for you and can’t wait for you to get out of that rabbit hole

[@joemalone7385]

B99 is an example of perfect casting. Every character is great!

[@SmileyFace3221]

Stephanie as rosa is iconic and i bet that showed the network how beneficial it is to cast 2 Latinas.

[@ahmedmehdaoui9186]

SmileyFace3221 it is beneficial to cast 2 good actors no matter the origin

[@jiggybish]

Haha yep. Or cast for the best person like they did and make a great show.

[@jheel2119]

ah shes so fucking beautiful

[@johndoran8629]

The casting of this show was superb. They didn't tick boxes or look to do anything but cast the best suited actors for each role. Being in the UK I didn't realise only one latina ever being cast was a thing until this interview. Both Stephanie and Melissa (Furmeno) were absolutely perfect for their respective roles but I'm really curious to see the tape of Stephanie auditioning for the Amy role. The recurring roles were also excellently cast such as Kevin, Wuntch and The Vulture.

[@DivyaDaga]

I. She's gorgeous. Wow. What she said is absolutely true. No other tv show has two latinas unless it's one latina and then her guest star mom or sister. Two main character latinas never happens. Brooklyn Noine-Noine is a blessing.

[@letsgoscoutside4910]

It's not, though? I mean there's likely more than this, but this is what I can think of top of my head. - One Day at a Time has an entire Latino family with many females - Jane the Virgin has an entire Latino family with many girls - The Charmed remake cast 2 Latinas as the main cast - Runaways has two Latinas in the main cast - On My Block has at least two Latinas (and a few Latinos) in the main cast - Stuck in the Middle also has a Latino family (with lots of girls in) - Vida has at least two Latinas in the main cast I mean for real I know a multi-Latinx cast is not THE most common thing but to act like it literally doesn't happen is kinda ignorant.

[@DreamsAreMakeBelieve]

@@letsgoscoutside4910 most of those shows started after B99 and a family is different to having two unrelated latinas (also only one latina in charmed, maggie is mixed black/white)

[@alphanerd7221]

Orange is the new black. One Day at a Time. Jane the Virgin. Ugly Betty. AP Bio. Lucifer. Grey's Anatomy. Charmed. Superstore.

[@alphanerd7221]

@@DreamsAreMakeBelieve Planta of Latin people are mixed race. Are you saying Rosario Dawson isn't Latina?

[@Greyhounder]

Favourite character in the show and literally couldn’t picture anyone else pulling it off as well as she does!

[@alphanerd7221]

Tough mysterious female cop. How novel. It's not like this hasn't been a common thing on TV since the 80's.

[@maysamohammed3077]

THIS IS HER REAL VOICE??

[@matthewrogers8416]

honestly that's what i came here for

[@futurtechproductions4838]

I too am shocked

[@adamkalb1]

It is one octave higher, but it is not that different from her Rosa voice.

[@kapilavithlani2892]

Ya

[@kyledubs3500]

Actually, in the first couple of episodes, they didn't have her doing low-voice Rosa. It is weird to watch now

[@heytherezuns]

Hearing Stephanie (as an actual person, not in character) is the most mind-blowing thing ever! I'm so used to hearing Rosa's stone-cold, deadpan tone! Wow, what a queen, though.

[@NiaNamora]

That's amazing, so glad they cast her. Also, can I just say Build always has my favorite interviews? Keep doing what you're doing Build, it's great.

[@sarahd162]

Go NINE NINE

[@brandondowell5962]

NINE NINE

[@Syncrowave]

NINE NINE

[@adsgdsfgdsfh]

NINE NINE! wait. Everyone else already did that?

[@L.K-19]

gaming time l NINE NINE

[@lesleen]

NINE NINE

[@thegreenweirdo210]

You're amazing as Rosa! I love how awesome you are about it!

[@Stephensofceea]

She is such an Amy in real life

[@annemott1193]

because no one in the world knows more than one Latina/Latino or more than one non white person, for that matter. Right? I think it is awesome that the cast of Brooklyn Nine Nine is diverse without it being made a big deal of all the time. In my life, I know a wide rainbow of people. Kudos to this show for being the funniest on tv and the most realistic in its casting.

[@user-bt4xf5gc5t]

it is most realistic in its casting because the story is written that way and no one is trying to smash minorities in our faces ! when the idea is from start this way it can turn up really good just like it id !

[@yihu123]

Rosa smiling!!!!

[@allennss]

BEST SHOW

[@gagebergman2379]

I know this is a 3 year old interview but wow I just gained a lot of respect for her acting because I’ve never heard her speak outside of Rosa and the way she can keep that voice change every episode is crazy!

[@JADE-vc3dt]

Like they knew I just started watching Brooklyn nine nine I love it always staying up night to watch 😅😊😊😊✌️ Rosa Diaz is just perfect for her 🙂🙂

[@rinjoellehenshaw6959]

ROSA'S THE FREAKING BEST!!!!!

[@jaytee1903]

Awesome character actress with her voice change. Love Steph!

[@dikshapagare2500]

Aww she plays Rosa so well !!! 😍😍😍 And I'm sure she would be equally convincing as Amy too ... She is so talented ❤️❤️

[@canc3rthegod839]

Talented and gorgeous. I've seen her improv skills as well, she's the total package.

[@thrasher7763]

"RoboCop. It's got everything I like, gratuitous violence..." "Oh, I thought you were listing things" "I was. I'm done"

[@megan1445]

EVERYONE keeps saying to me I have the exact personality as this character Rosa in Brooklyn Nine Nine. I only just started watching the program yesterday. How weird that the original name was Megan. Im not a police officer but a security guard but shes pretty spot on to me lol.

[@ScienceTechnicianNas]

I recently started binging this show now I’m on season 5 in 6 days! NINE NINE !!!!!❤️

[@TheBANK4I]

So happy for her. She’s brilliant in the show.

[@georgetaylor100]

quite the emotional rollercoaster...

[@mariomalley]

From the beginning Brooklyn 99 has been one of the most inclusive shows I've seen, and by far one of the best and funniest. Hearing that Stephanie thought she didn't get a part because of diversity issues is wild after seeing the show ❤

[@DanielOrtiz-dl8eo]

NO ONE could play Rosa Diaz like Stephanie B... Orgullo Boliviano!

[@rogueguardian]

I love Stephanie so much ❤

[@adhitikrishnan]

So weird hearing her talk without her intimidating voice

[@FreshGirl3000]

She seems so genuinely excited about her job, I'm really happy for her!

[@JenniferPChung]

They are all perfect as their characters. It's my comfort show and I love having it play LITERALLY on repeat as a lullaby LOL (white noise.. same same)

[@afriend9428]

*She’s a knock-out and love how She’s angry or serious all the time!* ⭐️

[@drazgul9403]

Definitely the best choice to cast her for the role of Rosa

[@squeedum4893]

Toit

[@pedromcdodge]

Jed Honrado Toit Nups!

[@eddbajrai4411]

Smort!

[@fatimasheikh1124]

I am obsessed with Brooklyn nine nine Cant wait for Season 8

[@resident_alien595]

Love this, love her. 😍

[@ingridbalciunas5260]

She reminds me of Aubrey Plaza

[@muminadhami5825]

She's basically the April of this show 😁

[@jessebrobin]

Mumin Adhami I would say Gina is the April of this show

[@Lord_ofcinder]

she is more like Ron and april mix

[@mollysloane6704]

I think Gina is more like the Donna of b99

[@williamdavenport4183]

Aubrey Plaza I've been thinking the same thing it's uncanny and I love them both😍😍

[@TheRealRehman]

Imagine Rosa and April (from parks and rec) hanging out.

[@TheRealRehman]

Destruction of the universe?....always thought I would have a hand in it

[@say0nlavigne440]

@Jay M what if that was another life that he secretly had foe some case, or is his twin... there's allways a way!!!

[@jennacampbell7]

love her!❤❤

[@Palmolive360]

I started liking the show because of Rosa... 😍 And of course came to love it!

[@user-lm8zg4md5r]

So gorgeous and talented, she's my favourite but they are all like my family. I want to live in that world of theirs. NOINE NOINE!

[@organized_m3ss496]

I’m so glad they decided to go the way they did....amazing casting choice

[@jaeidrs3910]

I love how this show is very diverse and the storyline also great!

[@Rodzilla702]

I love her voice!!!!

[@hymntalk]

That moment when you realize that Rosa is Mirabel. 😳👍❤️

[@skahler]

That last part is my absolute favorite, the fact that she got cast despite her own anticipations based on race (which are very real)

[@mb5358]

Aaawwwwweeee, I’m so glad it turned out well for the whole cast!

[@omgstfuffs]

Love this girl!

[@steveglen3354]

*I can't imagine Rosa playing Amy Santiago*

[@Jackmatt24]

So dope how she makes her voice deep for the show

[@kcdiazWTV]

I just discovered this show last month. It so funny. It's a great show.

[@vivo.latino]

99 has such perfect casting. Love the 99!

[@shantisumartojo2600]

Yes parks and rec

[@jessebrobin]

Shanti Sumartojo no, Brooklyn nine nine

[@linguineboy69]

@@jessebrobin no the office

[@Layla-ys3hy]

No, all three

[@harbyandrefrancofernandez3310]

If the multiverse exists, i want to watch a version of B99 with Beatriz as Amy

[@carloslopez-er2yj]

She's so beautiful! I b love everything about her!

[@Sim0sama]

Wow. It’s incredible you are just too perfect for Rosa role 😂🙌🏻

[@emm_gee1294]

One of my other favorite roles of hers is also Glorias sister Sonia in "Modern Family" .

[@hoihoi12250]

There's one more recent episode, where Gloria spoils her gold digging scheme And I love it! Hahahaha

[@fesy734]

BRUH..... she’s fine as hell

[@PaulNaas]

Stephanie is the best! I’ll watch anything she’s in.

[@raghavsm8622]

She is amazing!

[@BritishGandalf]

I literally did not recognise her because of how happy she looks in the thumbnail.

[@kenzotopgay7753]

She's even more attractive and charming in real life

[@anurimamukherjee1813]

ALWAYS THE STUNNING ROSA ✨

[@michaeldowd8422]

What a stunner ❤

[@neoausdermatrix86]

Nice Woman in Brooklyn Nine-Nine!!!!

[@disctr4k69]

It's so hard to imagine Stephanie and Melissa switching characters.

[@Jesus.X]

Beautiful woman and great personality. Great actress too it was hilarious when she impersonated amy on the show

[@laura4499]

I LOVE HER!

[@draxcir]

So true. Never seen more than one Latina in a show. Or at least doesn’t come to mind. The diversity is not shoved down our throats and it isn’t a central thing. Just people being people who happen to have different backgrounds that sometimes comes out in natural ways.

[@alphanerd7221]

Orange is the new black. One Day at a Time. Jane the Virgin. Ugly Betty. AP Bio. Lucifer. Grey's Anatomy. Charmed. Superstore.

[@tomoakley760]

Me, an intellectual: "Stephanie Beatriz isn't defined by a character she portrays on a TV show" Me, literally when she says anything or just exists: 🎶 "Rosaaa, Rooooosaaa, Rosaaa" 🎶

[@r3nB055]

aww she's so sweet