Afro Latina actor Ariana DeBose: Historic Oscar nomination is 'monumental'

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“I watched [the Oscars] growing up,” actor Ariana DeBose says. “To feel like I’ve been seen by a group of individuals that I have long admired is beyond. It doesn’t have words.' - NBCLatino

“Well, a lot can happen before 9:30 a.m. on a Tuesday,” DeBose quipped, jumping on the phone withDespite all the excitement buzzing around her, DeBose feels unexpectedly calm. “It’s all an illusion,” she admits. “I was so anxiety-ridden. I didn’t sleep at all last night.”

She adds: “I’m pretty sure I scared every runner on the East River [with my reaction]. I’m trying to be a normal person, but nothing about this is normal.” “For me, it’s a monumental moment. It’s thrilling. It’s exciting,” she says. “But I feel every ounce of hard work and determination that I’ve had to employ throughout this journey. Every rejection — or as I like to say, redirection. Every choice I’ve made. Every risk I’ve taken. Many moments during this journey have validated those choices that I’ve made. But to get to this moment … I watched [the Oscars] growing up.

 

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