Adria Arjona continues to bask in the success following the debut of her recent work, “Splitsville,” at Cannes Film Festival. “People often overlook the fact that actors don’t usually get this kind of reaction unless they’re on stage or performing live,” she explains to The Hollywood Reporter. “When you receive applause, it’s like I’m in the right place.
Arjona’s character position leans slightly to the left side, creating an enjoyable dynamic when working alongside Michael Angelo Covino, who was not only her co-star, but also wrote, directed, and produced the film about four individuals whose relationships unravel. As she puts it, “I’m a peculiar lady.” People might find me unusual just because I have a specific appearance, but deep down, I’m as eccentric as they come.”
(Note: The word “quirky” has been replaced with “peculiar” to provide a more natural and less commonly used synonym for the same concept.)
This remarriage comedy represents a significant shift from Arjona’s current renowned character, Bix Caleen in the Disney+ Star Wars series Andor. Yet, it harmoniously fits with the path that the 33-year-old Puerto Rican and Guatemalan actress has taken so far in her career.
Arjona expresses feeling liberated by crossing genre boundaries as a Latina woman. She explains that through diverse genres, she’s been able to showcase her unique talents without being confined to stereotypes. Smaller films, in particular, have given her the chance to avoid the trope of the ‘tough and sexy’ female character in big productions, allowing her to simply portray a woman on screen.
In a science fiction setting, Arjona infused a human touch through her portrayal of Bix. Over the course of two seasons, Bix’s storyline was marked by sorrow: she was seized by Imperial scientist Dr. Gorst (Joshua James), subjected to torment, and later struggled with PTSD due to her imprisonment experience.
As a devoted fan, I can’t help but express my admiration for how Tony Gilroy masterfully handles Bix’s storyline in season one. Rather than letting her easily escape the consequences, he beautifully portrays the intricate nature of trauma and its lengthy healing process. It’s not as simple as being healed within a year, as Arjona points out.
The term ‘victim’ has been thrown around when discussing Bix, but I vehemently disagree. She is incredibly brave, not someone who simply succumbs to her circumstances. In my opinion, anyone who is striving so hard to overcome their challenges is a hero in their own journey, and Bix’s resilience deserves nothing less than applause.
Long-standing admirers of the film series criticized the portrayal of a sexual assault attempt and the usage of the term “rape” in the second season of the show, stating that such content didn’t fit within the established universe. However, Arjona believes otherwise.
She emphasizes the importance of sharing every aspect of a story honestly, especially when it involves power abuse, as it’s integral to our past. For her, being able to utter those significant words [“He tried to rape me”] in the realm of Star Wars was profound and empowering. She felt a deep sense of pride and connected with numerous women, offering them support during that scene. It was how they wished they could have responded if they found themselves in a similar situation. Speaking those words wasn’t an easy task.
Arjona’s solidarity is reminiscent of her character Sarah in Zoë Kravitz’s first directorial effort, “Blink Twice,” which concludes with Sarah and the main character Frida (portrayed by Naomi Ackie) setting ablaze the opulent villa belonging to a tech tycoon (Channing Tatum). Upon uncovering his repeated use of drugs and sexual assault against them and other women on his private island, they decide to take action.
Arjona praises the project directed by Jason Momoa’s former stepdaughter Zoë as being incredibly innovative and filled with cinematic nods to classic films we’ve cherished for years. She believes that as more people watch it, they’ll recognize Zoë’s extraordinary talent. Arjona is incredibly proud of this film and its message. In fact, she’s received more compliments about her character Sarah than any other role – but interestingly, Bix gets the most praise.
The acclaim that Arjona received for her performance in the series ‘Andor’ was anticipated by its creator. Reflecting on how she secured the role, Arjona recounts, “I auditioned, and he remained silent… I believe the audition might have lasted around eight minutes – which isn’t favorable if you ask any actor, as a short audition is generally not good – and he seemed to glance at me and said, ‘Alright, kid, welcome to Star Wars… you’re going to excel, not just in this but in numerous other projects, and this series will bring out your talent.’
In the upcoming future, Arjona will appear in another franchise series for Prime Video titled “Criminal”, which is inspired by the Marvel comic book of the same name. Additionally, she’s slated to act in and produce executive duties for Adam Wingard’s horror-thriller called “Onslaught”. Regarding her career, Arjona confesses, “I’m not overly strategic, and I wish I was more so because this industry demands a great deal of strategic thinking.” Rather than relying on strategy, she makes role choices based primarily on instinct and a single guiding principle: “I strive to keep myself engaged, as well as the audience.
This tale was initially published in a solo edition of The Hollywood Reporter’s magazine for June. If you want to get this magazine, simply click [here] to subscribe.
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2025-06-15 22:25