Fresh on the Screen: Sara Ramirez

Sara Ramirez is a Mexican-born actress, singer, performer, and activist, most widely known for her role as Dr. Callie Torres on ABC’s Grey’s Anatomy, and as The Lady of the Lake in the musical Spamalot. Having struggled at the start of her career to land roles as a Latina actress, Sara is proud to portray a bisexual doctor of color on television, and has become an outspoken activist for immigration and LGBT issues.
She sat down with Jeff Yang for this “Fresh on the Screen” interview, presented by NPR’s Code Switch and produced by the Vilcek Foundation, and spoke about growing up as an immigrant in southern California, her difficulty finding diverse roles, and working with Shonda Rhimes.

[@siobhan_7386]

How is she in any way NOT an aesthetic of beauty?! SHE'S FREAKING GORGEOUS !!

[@PvPQueenz]

She really is, but in today's world the aesthetic of beauty is basically stick thing, hair all the way down to the but, and blonde with tan skin. But Sara is beautiful even though she is not Americas aesthetic of beauty ❤️

[@siobhan_7386]

PvPQueenz Preach!

[@dr.lorismith445]

Siobhan _ EXACTLY...CRAZY!

[@Willowthedruid777]

She's the utter epitome of beauty.

[@carriefletcher4156]

Shes freaking GORGOUS

[@brookeedds02]

I wish she was still on Greys anatomy 😭

[@ximenacruz7113]

Pandemia?

[@lesleamcclure2108]

Same

[@muimuiovo]

i can't believe that i disliked her when she appeared on greys anatomy, but now im in love with this amazing, beautiful girl!

[@beautylove5360]

same

[@a.f9880]

Me, TOO

[@miriamdavis2988]

@@a.f9880 omg me too i def didnt like her at all lol but she grew on me

[@QueenClauEdits]

Me too. Now I just love her

[@carriefletcher4156]

same

[@laurenberkley4149]

Whoever said she isn’t the “aesthetic of beauty”, they must be blind because she is absolutely stunning

[@sarad1ok1c]

I just saw this amazing interview. She's so talented and inspiring. Badass Sara!

[@VilcekFoundation]

+Sara Djokic Thank you for watching!

[@katarinavujic1741]

She is so stunning , you just have to love her from the start

[@rebeccalane5369]

I didn't realize that all of a sudden the LBGT community was being accepted and respected especially by young people. I can't help but think that Shonda Rhimes had everything to do with it by putting Callie and Arizona in the spotlight as regular cast members. It has changed my life personally as I have spent my entire life living in shame. But no more! Thank you Greys Anatomy for being so inclusive to all different kinds of people and situations that have been lacking in most other TV programming.

[@sam1417]

❤️❤️❤️

[@klassicalkid90]

Sara is a jewel to society. Such a wonderfully talented woman and so beautiful inside and out!

[@mandyangelou5508]

If anyone ever says she is not beautiful, they are so blind. She's literally gorgeous.

[@triamera28]

This video made me cry like a baby! Sara Ramirez is truly my inspiration in life 💗

[@VilcekFoundation]

+triamera28 She's an inspiration to us all!

[@maibuckle]

um this woman is amazing, she puts her heart and soul into others being happy, being accepted. Sara if you read this, you are amazing, beautiful, and hell, so what if your Latina and you have curves we love you more because of those things 💜

[@marianida.e.desantores9617]

i miss you guys Sara Ramirez

[@ximenacruz7113]

pandemia?

[@kassandramouzisbrudenell3489]

I think she was the most beautiful woman on the show... it's funny how beauty is different to everyone. She is stunning... I love her shape too. I'd die to have a smile like that.

[@harkeb]

Such a beautiful person in and out. May you be blessed with so much more Sara. greetings from South Africa

[@GB-nf8zs]

Ugh, I just adore her in so many ways for so many reasons. She is absolutely delightful.

[@mostlymackenzie9841]

No one could have played Callie better than her 💗 I love this woman

[@leahrosenman9124]

The three people who disliked this have no clue about anything.

[@marcellejames6356]

Leah Rosenman 9*

[@soumilswapna]

@@marcellejames6356 21*

[@JESShatt44]

So glad she came out of the closet. Girl, we need your voice. Thank you. Badass.

[@sam1417]

Yes!

[@boop79]

Ew no that was her downfall

[@LoveForJolie]

HOW in this world can someone dislike this video???

[@shainarobb5473]

Thank you dr callie Torres

[@leahrosenman9124]

Sara is so amazing and incredible and makes me smile every day! Sara, if you ever see this, I just want to say that you are amazing, I love you, and you are a true inspiration to me and everyone!

[@lkohatsu]

Geez!!!!! Sara is so badass!! I love the cute and strong way she tell the things that happened through her life!!! Like she is awesome as Callie and as herself!! She does everything with so much passion!!! Please, I need to meet Sara one day!!! She is the best person I ever saw! We need to know who valorize in this world, and she is a good start! Bc if everyone hear her, the world will be a very better place!! With more love, peace and kindness!!! Love u Sara!!! U are the best!! And pls keep doing this, bc there are a lot of people following u to be a better person, like me!! So, see u soon!!! ❤️

[@marklestrange1727]

So beautiful, so lovely, so special in so many ways, no wonder she is so loved by so many fans, including me, and a belting voice to boot. God really broke the mould when he created her.

[@fireshakti777]

LOVELY. I’m watching Grey’s Anatomy’s 3rd season and Callie is one of my absolute favorite characters since her first appearance. Saludos desde México!! ❤️

[@Camrynn.ol14]

I don't care how many times I've seen this I still find her just as gorgeous and just as inspiring. I absolutely adore her she's such an amazing, talented badass woman. and she can do anything!! literally anything

[@mercedeselena2652]

I cry every time I watch this.. she's so talented and inspiring and I love her so much ❤

[@denzelclossartpoetryvibes5915]

Callie will always be my favorite from grey's anatomy because she was not like most girls and that was the best part about her, thank you sara for playing this character, the best one ever.❤💙😊😊💙💙💙💙💙🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄 and happy holidays.

[@shannonmoniquegonzalezquir1629]

I love her she is amazing and a role model.

[@marianida.e.desantores9617]

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[@galschneider7291]

Sara Ramirez is an amazing, inspiring and a very talented women, I adore her❤

[@JazzyJ783]

I completely agree with everything you said, but I just want to add one more thing: she is drop dead gorgeous! :)

[@shainarobb5473]

Sara Ramirez is the Kind of humble person that I would like to meet

[@Africa-ky1bg]

You are a smolderingly beautiful woman- with a beautiful heart- well educated & articulate. You go girl !

[@shainarobb5473]

Callie Torres is my favorite grey’s anatomy character that I that is vulnerable strong resilient and caring thoughtful considerate merciful humble person that she is so passionate about everything that she touches it turns into gold

[@alinequeiroz24]

I started watching Grey's Antomy because of Sara Ramirez because I thought she was beautiful. And now I'm stuck on season 10 because I know in season 12 she's going to leave. I don't understand why she left such a good series Where she was so important and for me the best. I love you Sara I'm your fan 💖

[@jacquiburne6471]

wow, this woman is truely AMAZING!

[@ggstitch1097]

I love her she is my inspiration in my life to be a strong and amazing person like her and help me go thorough my life I would love to meet her in person 😍😍😍😍I think I would pass out 😂😍😍😍😊😊😊

[@suebarton754]

I miss them on Greys!!

[@lolz5133]

Now I love her just more ❤❤❤❤❤ she is so lovely and adorable and for me she is one of the most beautiful people on this earth 🌺

[@larosenoire0498]

i love this woman

[@mayaramartins9682]

mds como eu amo essa mulher

[@laramchd]

eu também oh

[@DMT47productions]

I just love Ramirez! She an all around awesome and a phenomenal person.

[@elisaharley3103]

I’m a little late here lol we need her voice and we need more people like her. she is inspiring. love her.

[@jennakavanagh6068]

Wow she's absolutely amazing, that you for everything you do!!!❤️❤️❤️

[@pisces247enigma]

I love and adore Sara. Such an amazing human being. One of life's many gems! #fanforlife

[@shadaygivans8040]

Anyone watching in 2021!!

[@kittycat3190]

She is beautiful and inspiring!

[@xizzy966x]

They are amazing ❤

[@giuliaspersonal6460]

man.. she has my heart

[@ellychamberlain465]

This women is my idol in so many ways and I can’t even put it into words

[@analaurasmatamoros1320]

Year 2020. Sara is an awesome person, beautiful inside and out! Interesting, intelligent, talented, gorgeous, supportive to diversity....She has everything! 👍🏻👏🏻

[@romimiller505]

She's inspiring and amazing I love her so much I can't even explain

[@phuckyofeelingz]

she's amazing and beautiful love her

[@oksanaok6775]

That's the most inspiring video I have ever seen. I've probably seen it thousand times. When I feel gloomy I always find empowering in this interview

[@gabimedeiros9539]

This woman is beautiful in every possible way! Such an amazing soul ❤️

[@thethebest3263]

I adore that woman!!! (callie and Sara )

[@albaricoque__]

I end up sobbing every time i watch this

[@pinkobreftempsla]

Go Sara Ramirez!

[@findingjulia7821]

I just love her. I look at her and I smile. She is just so awesome, I admire her lots

[@mykamateeff9247]

OMIGOD Sara is so amazing! She is such an inspiration to young teenagers everywhere!! I love her so much!!😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@palomagarrido8844]

Essa mulher inspira demais. i love her 💟

[@conceicaomaria4781]

a. Callie e a Arizona foram feitas uma pra outra elas se encaxaram tão bem que parece uma é a alma gêmea da outra tomara que voltem de novo pra série aqui no Brasil o povo gosta muito das duas acredito que nem elas sabiam que ficariam tão famosa s !❤❤❤❤❤

[@bonkatonka]

So in love with this woman

[@mariahrainedelapena5959]

SHE'S SO BEAUTIFUL GHODDDD!!😭

[@minniemousesvideos]

wow that was amazing love you Sara Ramirez thank you

[@deerheart87]

She’s so beautiful

[@demolishedforest8958]

I love this woman with my whole life, she's beautiful she's just perfection

[@otisroseboro5613]

Love This Beautiful Gorgeous Woman ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@StefansLcve]

She’s beautiful and gorgeous and stunning

[@MGS17]

An amazing actress…loved, loved her in Spamalot, also in Greys A, now in the next gen of SITC…love that she embraced her sexual and sensual nature…her voice is to die for …her acting…spot in…continued success…and thank you

[@aliyadogan7878]

I miss her soo much. Also who just watched the new episode!!!!

[@amandarodrigues2901]

podia tanto traduzir

[@laramchd]

sim

[@brendestrada8552]

Cómo amo a esa mujer ❤

[@an.dr.16561]

why did she has to leave .. she was my favorite carácter fuckkkkkkkkkkk

[@kristinesandnes7209]

Sara is so amazing!

[@heloisatrevino4324]

She's beautiful inside and out, i'm so pround of her ❤

[@paschaliatripkou2245]

She is amazing !

[@florsivori7824]

She’s amazing 🥺🥺🫶🏻🫶🏻

[@brianbrenton1025]

Dr Callie Torres came up, all the sudden and took my George. Then I came to love her. I don't think any other actor could have done that.

[@susannetimmons3514]

💖💖 love the interview

[@carladias2460]

that's why I love her sfm!

[@Remy4300]

She’s so awesome

[@opinionrd1775]

Amo esa mujer.....

[@susannetimmons3514]

Love the interview amazing 💖💖

[@marilymmedina7244]

Buenisima entrevista...❤

[@annamarie5163]

i love her soooo much omg

[@asiyabahnke7148]

I FREAKING LOVE HER

[@chichidavis]

I really love her so much man . Sara Ramirez . its Just her as a person

[@lydiaswartz9990]

MARRY ME

[@mazikeen8473]

SHE A QUEEN

[@thegirlborninjuly]

MY SARA ❤️

[@ldnmamma8132]

Thanks for the upload. 😘

[@lavender9964]

I can't. i'm in love with her

[@billybatesjr1845]

Believe me as a Old retired Law Enforcement officer !! Plus having a couple of gay family members. Yes you opened many many eye's & heart's !! Also in my Eye's You was the Most Beautiful Actress on the Grey's Anatomy show then Chyler Leigh !!

[@GothicQueenxxx]

She's Gorgeous 😩😍💘💘💘

[@jv-ep2tc]

I cannot believe this is the woman on And Just Like That.

[@cherry88ym]

Fuck yeah!! Sara is the BEST!

[@Brizzy086]

Why have I not seen this before😳😳😩❤️💕

[@brianbrenton1025]

You made me root for Callie all the way.

[@heloisatrevino4324]

Is my inspiration in life!

[@andreaferraz9514]

Sara is happy,yes

[@beforetheline4356]

i fucking love sara ramirez

[@nancyhenert5803]

Sara is beautiful and amazing!!!