We've said it before and we'll say it again: Jane the Virgin is one of the most relatable shows on TV [1] — and, no, not because of its dramatic storylines. There's something about the characters that just seems so . . . real.

Alba Villanueva, Jane's grandmother [2], is no exception. The eldest member of the Villanueva clan, played by Ivonne Coll, embodies everything great about Latina grandmas [3]. From her judgmental looks to her religious zeal and all her lovable quirks, Alba's familiar nature is one of the many reasons we can't stop watching the show. Read on for further proof (in GIF form) that she's basically your abuela [4], too.

When She Hugged Her Family Like She Meant It

When She Could. Not. Wait. To Discuss WTF Just Happened in Her Telenovela

When She Was Very Diplomatic About Her Feelings but You Knew She Was Mad

And Then She Tried to Say That She Doesn't Love Gossip

When She Forced Jane to Eat More

When Her Face Couldn't Hide Her Feelings

When She Talked About Her Church Friend

When She Made Jane Take a Love Quiz

When She Gave This Telling Look

And Then (Eventually) Apologized For Her Judgmental Behavior