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What kind of roles was the author often considered for?
What kind of roles was the author often considered for?
- Professional business roles
- Romantic lead roles
- Gangbanger's girlfriend, sassy shoplifter, pregnant chola (correct)
- Action hero roles
What did the casting director mean by 'sound more Latina'?
What did the casting director mean by 'sound more Latina'?
- Use a Spanish accent
- Speak loudly
- Speak in broken English (correct)
- Use hand gestures while speaking
How did the author try to change her appearance to fit the expected roles?
How did the author try to change her appearance to fit the expected roles?
- Stayed out of the sun, straightened her hair, tried to lose weight (correct)
- Used heavy makeup, dyed her hair, wore revealing clothes
- Wore bright colors, gained weight, had curly hair
- Tanned her skin, grew her hair, wore baggy clothes
What was the recurring message the author received about her identity?
What was the recurring message the author received about her identity?
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Why did the author try to change her appearance and behavior?
Why did the author try to change her appearance and behavior?
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