From the badass detective Rosa Diaz in cop-comedy Brooklyn 99, to Disney’s new lead character Mirabel in the magical animation Encanto – Stephanie Beatriz is fast becoming a worldwide superstar. Sharing her plot twist stories with Tom, she admits her early career in New York wasn’t easy, and that it was only due to an act of kindness from her neighbour that she was able to keep going. Speaking excitedly about Encanto, she also explains the immense pride she has in fulfilling a childhood dream by playing the role, which also celebrates the Latinx culture so close to her heart.

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