This week, Yris sits down with award-winning actress Diana Maria Riva. With standout roles in hit series like Netflix’s “Dead to Me” and HBO Max’s “Gordita Chronicles,” Diana has managed to build a career and reputation that rivals most. In this episode, Diana reflects on what it was like growing up in Ohio as a first-generation Dominican American, why she’s always been intentional about minimizing household expenses, how she’s dealt with rejection and criticism in the industry, and what inspired her organization, Latinas Acting Up.

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