Camila Mendes Often Gets Told She Doesn’t Look Latina Enough

collegecandy.com: On Riverdale, Camila Mendes gets to play the opinionated, pop-culture-heavy, fiery Veronica Lodge. Her character is privileged and comes from family money, a trope that is not uncommon for teen dramas (Gossip Girl, The O.C., 90210) — but that is deeply uncommon for mainstream portrayals of Latin families.

In a new interview, the Brazilian American actress delves into her experiences auditioning for roles as a Latina and into the significance of her character on the Latino community.