Keyla Monterroso Mejia’s Hollywood career has had an auspicious start.
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Your story is incredible.
First withCurb, thenAbbott, and nowFreeridge.
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These are some really hot titles.
KEYLA MONTERROSO MEJIA:Oh, my God.
I’m still like, “What?
Kevin Estrada
How did I keep that?
What’s going on?”
It’s really been super surreal.
I’ve been able to work with the best of the best.
I cannot believe that.
Freeridgeis the first project where you’re essentially the lead.
What was that feeling like and did it come with a big learning curve?
It’s so funny, I never thought about it that way.
I was so happy just to be there.
As dumb as not dumb because I don’t think it sounds dumb but maybe cliche or corny?
Also, I have an incredible cast who are just also the most wonderful people.
It’s very much an ensemble piece and I really feel so lucky to have them by my side.
To say I’m a fan would be an understatement.
She is just everything to me.
I was a huge fan ofOn My Block, and Jessica was the big reason for that.
I remember watching the show and loving it, and seeing her and seeing myself in her.
Seeing the representation for me specifically, it just became so special and did so much for me.
Getting to now be a part of that universe was more than a dream come true.
I’m still sort of in disbelief.
When did you discover you had this knack for comedy?
To be completely honest, I didn’t even think I was able to do comedy.
Thankfully, I got the part, and she was sort of my first intro into comedy.
I listened to an interview you did on YouTube and you talked about representation as a bigger size girl.
InFreeridge, you get a romance, which we don’t see for plus-size girls very often.
I thought that was so cool and I also really love that it was never talked about.
Her weight was never an issue.
I remember being so excited to shed light on this issue and being all for it.
Yeah, we’re leaving that all behind.
Yeah, she’s in a relationship.
What do the two have to do with each other?"
You know what I mean?
We’re not doing that no more.
Have you gotten to observe that moment for yourself?
What is it like thinking about that?
Sometimes it is a little overwhelming and I don’t know if I necessarily give it too much thought.
I just don’t know how I got so lucky to be able to be a part of this!
I get to be a part of a world where people are able to recognize themselves and see themselves…
It’s truly a gift.
