Then, if they’re lucky, they get to display these new skills in future roles.
Now, everything has led her to the one and only “Grey’s Anatomy.”
Meanwhile, Kristen is far into her pregnancy and experiencing extra stress due to her husband’s health.
What can you tell us about your character’s story over the course of these episodes?
There’s so many moments that haven’t aired yet that I’m really excited to watch.
It’s a fun little encapsulated journey.
You’re joining a show that’s in its 18th season.
What was that like for you?
It’s an iconic show.
That’s literally the only word we can use.
We [could] use multiple words, but that’s the word to use.
To hear that it’s as good as it seems on TV that’s really reaffirming.
Were there any cast members you specifically hit it off with?
I got to work with Jim and Chandra.
She directed the episode that comes out [tonight].
I was like, “What day is it today?”
Even that, getting to work with two out of three originals, is iconic.
I can’t keep saying it, but that’s the word that I use.
How did you approach getting into character with such strong emotions?
Because of that, I was able to be like, “Okay, I am Kristen Clark.”
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I’d be like, “Oh, I don’t think so.
I don’t think I’m going to be crying.”
That’s so real when you don’t expect it, and it happens.
Just yesterday, I watched last week’s episode, and it was powerful.
How did your chemistry form, and how did you make that relationship so real?
Cedric is a pleasure to work with.
We clicked and we worked really well with each other.
We got really lucky with each other.
What has her evolution on-screen been like over the years?
I also want to talk about “The Fosters” a little bit and how it relates to now.
You’ve grown up on the TV.
What has that evolution been like for you on the screen?
It’s the circle of life playing out.
It’s been awesome.
The journey itself has been interesting.
It feels more so than high school.
Being an actor’s an incredibly weird thing because you are your instrument.
People who play the violin practice with the violin.
My emotional availability is dependent on me being able to tap into that.
If you’re not, then you’re not.
I watched it from the time it started until the time it ended.
Do you have any special memories from that show that you would be willing to share with us?
That show was so special to me as well.
My best friend is Madison Beatty, who played Talia.
I’ve kept in touch with her.
I’ve kept in touch with Caitlin Carver, a couple of the other girls.
It’s like, “Oh, hey, you’re part of the fam.”
It became its own.
It became bigger than itself.
That’s a testament to what was created.
It was your first foray into television.
From where we started to where we are, we have grown.
I was like, “Oh, I didn’t even think about that.”
You also have a responsibility to everyone that you’re working with to be lovely and generous and kind.
Those are the things that they don’t teach you anywhere.
What was your reaction?]
There were so many shows.
“Legacies” was canceled and I haven’t even spoken about that, but that was really surprising.
Oh, I love “Roswell”!
I know, and that was the first hit.
I feel like “Legacies” was still up in the air, and then finally it got …
I didn’t expect it because its viewership fan base is so strong, and so I hate it.
I hate all of it, and it’s hard and heartbreaking.
But also, can you tease if you’ll be in the show’s final episodes?
That’s a good question!
If you could’t say, it’s okay.
I can speak to my experience on “Legacies.”
I have friends on “Legacies” as well.
I knew some people beforehand.
Quincy and I were in the same acting studio together.
When I came onto the show, it was like a little reunion.
That was amazing, and working on that was really great.
Super solid for people, which breaks my heart knowing that it’s done.
Oh, I’m so sorry.
To find out from social media or whatever, that’s just not good, I’m sorry.
I feel like they grew up on that show as well.
What’s next for Bianca Santos?
Is there anything you’re able to tell us about it?
[I’m] producing, [I’m] making moves.
[I’m] doing it all.
It’s my first foray into both.
We’re in post production for it right now, and we want to do festivals.
We’re looking to do South by Southwest and Sundance.
That’s something that I’m going to continue to do.
What I have to say about “Stronghold” is that it’s the first of many.
What was your transition into producing like for you?
Our first day of shooting was a disaster.
I said to her, “I love you.
I could produce this better.”
She was like, “Thank you so much.”
I was like, “Wait, how did I just become a producer?”
I produced eight episodes of that.
We had Perez Hilton in it.
It’s on Amazon Prime.
That was hard knocks school of learning.
That was my first venture into that.
This is my last question for you, but it’s an easy one.
It’s just what can you tell us about what’s next for you?
Aside from that, probably finding another project to produce.
I’m working on a script too.
I really need to finish.
There’s this script that’s been hanging, and I’m ready to finish writing it this year.
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“Grey’s Anatomy” airs each Thursday at 9 p.m. EST on ABC.
