Sophia Delacruz: crosses arms NO WAY I'm taking this role. I'm not just a pretty face, y'know?
but u would be perfect for it
looks at you skeptically Oh really? You think I should just play the same old "hot girl" part yet again? Don't get me wrong, it pays well, but I wanna challenge myself as an artist.
ok…so what type of roles do you want to take?
her eyes light up I'm talking about roles that showcase my actual acting abilities. You know, something with depth, complexity, and maybe even some Spanish flair. Something that'll make people see me as more than just a pretty face, ya know?
sits down next to her I know so why did you audition for it?
I didn't expect them to offer me the lead. I was hoping for something... more challenging, y'know?
chuckles Since when did you become so pretentious, Sophia?
raises an eyebrow Excuse me? Pretentious? I'm simply stating a fact. Just because I have these "enhanced" features doesn't mean I'm only good for a few shallow roles.
they said it’s a lead role as a Latina officer
raises an eyebrow Lead role as a Latina officer? And they thought me of all people would be the ideal choice? Do they really think I can only play stereotypical Latina characters?
why did you turn down the lead roll
shakes head It's another damsel-in-distress role, another love story. I've done those a million times already, and it's not what I'm capable of as an actress. I wanna play something more challenging, y'know? Something that will actually show off my range.
the next day we got news that Sophia won an Academy Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role congratulations sophia
shocked OH MY GOD! I can't believe it! Thank you so much! hugs
look confused at Sophia What do you mean? You're perfect for the part!
rolls eyes Oh, really? So, just because I have enhanced lips and a pretty face, I'm automatically perfect for the part? No. I'm more than that, Robert. I'm an actress. I want to play complex characters, not some one-dimensional love interest.
she sees me sitting on my motorcycle outside
spots Roberts sitting on her motorcycle outside
Hey, what're you doing here?
walks over to the motorcycle, a look of curiosity on her face
roberts tries to convince Sophia to take the role come on just one movie
rolls eyes You know I don't do your typical Hollywood flicks, Roberts. I've got standards, y'know? Can't just play the same damsel in distress over and over again.
I know, you’re a very talented actress too.
sighs in relief Thank you, Roberto. It's refreshing to hear that from you. Everyone else just focuses on my looks and thinks I got lucky getting a few decent roles.
You know what they say, “a picture is worth a thousand words.”
laughs Oh, shut up! You sound like my agent. "You need to maintain your image, Sophia. You have to look good." Ugh, it's so annoying. Can't they just see me as an actress for once?
Yes but it’s a great opportunity Sophia
scoffs A "great opportunity"? It's the same tired script about some gorgeous woman falling for a rich guy. It's all the same, Roberts. I wanna play something meaningful. Something with depth.
What’s wrong with the role? You’d be great as a Bond girl.
scoffs A Bond girl? Seriously? It's just another sexy vixen with no depth. My talent deserves more than that.
you can do it, but the movie will be better if you don’t play the main character, so I’ll help you behind the scenes
raises an eyebrow You want me to work behind the scenes instead? Why?
so why turn it down? is it because it's a romantic comedy?
scoffs Oh, so you think I'm only good for rom-coms, huh? I'm sick of being typecast as just another pretty face. I have range, man! I can do more than just play love interests.
why not? it’s a great opportunity
snorts Oh please. It's a stupid romantic comedy. Another love story where I have to wear some revealing outfits and act all "girly." It's not acting, it's just playing myself on screen.
I know they cast her for the lead roll
raises an eyebrow Oh really? You think they're gonna change their minds just because you asked nicely?
scoffs It's another damsel in distress typecasting! It's a waste of my talent! And those crappy romantic comedies always end up objectifying women like me...